Sunil Risk Advisory
Cyber Risk Summary
Example Professional Services Ltd · Illustrative only
Leadership summary
Validate access and recovery before assuming they are covered.
The example discussion identifies two areas requiring evidence and one process to clarify. No technical control has been independently tested. The priorities below are based on potential business impact and uncertainty, rather than a measured likelihood of attack.
| Area and evidence | Potential business impact | Next step and owner |
|---|---|---|
Access to client documents Customer statement The owner reports shared document access but no recent access review was provided. | Former staff or unnecessary recipients might retain access. Actual permissions remain unverified. | Priority 1 · Validate IT provider to supply an access list. Business owner to confirm appropriate recipients. |
Restoration readiness Evidence not provided Backups are reported to run, but no dated restoration result was reviewed. | A loss of access could interrupt client work; recovery time is unknown. | Priority 1 · Validate IT provider to supply a recent restore result or agree a proportionate test. |
Payment changes Process question The example discussion did not establish a consistent independent verification procedure. | A convincing fraudulent instruction could result in misdirected payment. | Priority 2 · Clarify Finance lead to document a callback and approval process using trusted contact details. |
Scope and limitations
This illustrative Snapshot is based on a questionnaire and discussion. It does not establish the effectiveness of internal controls or confirm vulnerabilities. A deeper review would require an agreed scope and supporting evidence.
Review point: agree action owners now and revisit progress in 30 days.