Explore Capabilities

See Exactly Where to Focus Your Next Security Dollar

Cyber Heat Map turns scattered assessment data into a prioritized, visually clear plan that executives understand. Below are the core features that remove guesswork, shorten budget cycles, and keep your cybersecurity program one step ahead.

CyberDEMO dashboard showing assessment completion overview with checkmarks

Feature Highlights

Rapid Assessment

Start Fast, Finish Confident

Streamlined surveys convert hundreds of control questions into a single, comprehensive view of your security posture without juggling spreadsheets.

  • Capture assessment data in hours, not weeks.
  • Identify immediate gaps in resilience before audits surface them.
  • See a clear baseline score the moment the survey is complete.
SSL and TLS Certificates Capability Assessment Worksheet with 75/100 Score
Actionable Recommendations

Automated Roadmaps, Clear Priorities

Automated roadmaps rank remediation tasks by impact and effort, weighting relative cost, required skills, and shelfware to spotlight quick wins and long‑term direction.

  • Surface the most influential improvements without manual sorting.
  • Gauge relative effort and budget at a glance.
  • Filter out "nice to haves" so teams stay focused on business‑critical tasks.
IT security improvement recommendations summary with capability scores
Peer Benchmarks

Know How You Stack Up

Compare your readiness against anonymized data from hundreds of assessments across education and other sectors.

  • Spot areas where you lead or lag similar organizations.
  • Use objective benchmarks to justify funding requests.
  • Track progress against a living industry average.
Security program benchmark chart comparing performance between two dates
Vendor Directory

Research with Confidence

Search 1,300+ community‑curated products mapped to each capability, free from vendor sales pressure.

  • Discover solutions peers actually use.
  • Compare potential solutions to your existing vendor inventory.
  • Quickly access vendor web pages right from the tool.
InCommon SSO solutions table showing potential and owned identity products
Compliance Mapping

Audit Prep Without the Noise

See how your capabilities align with NIST CSF, GLBA, and other common frameworks to streamline audit preparation while improving real security.

  • Instant mapping from assessment data to compliance gaps.
  • Generate readiness reports in one click.
  • Focus on controls that strengthen both compliance and resilience.
Cybersecurity assessment dashboard showing control readiness and capability scores
Cyber Bridge® Collaboration

Expert Insight on Demand

Connect with peers and experts for unbiased advice and candid conversations.

  • Ask technical questions in a moderated discussion forum.
  • Attend monthly roundtables with seasoned industry leaders.
  • Access templates and other resources shared by consulting partners.
Cyber Bridge live feed with colorful sticky notes and team collaboration
Customer Testimonials

We Understand Your World

Used by leaders across education and other sectors, we remain 100 percent vendor neutral and our tools were built by someone who faced the same challenges and constraints you do as a former university CISO and Fortune 500 BISO.

“An inside‑out approach that goes far beyond ‘check the box’ and tells us exactly what needs to be done.”

Jim Raber
Associate CIO, Kent State University

“Helped me show our Board where we stood vis‑à‑vis peers.”

Isaac Abbs
VP IT & CIO, Pima Community College

“In 4–6 hours Cyber Heat Map uncovered multiple opportunities to strengthen our security.”

Justin Bettura
CISO, Youngstown State University
Getting Started

Your Path to Results

Take the guesswork out of cybersecurity investments with a straightforward approach that helps you prioritize effectively and leverage your resources wisely.

1

Free Consultation

Confirm fit, map goals, and explore different service options.

2

Eight‑Week Jump Start

We work with you to complete your initial assessment and learn to use our comprehensive planning tools.

3

Continuous Improvement

Live dashboards and Cyber Bridge help you keep your assessments and plans current and your next steps crystal clear.

Ready for the Next Step?

Quickly assess, benchmark, and improve your environment. Explore the interactive tour or speak with an expert to see how Cyber Heat Map can transform your cybersecurity planning.

Person waving during video call on laptop in home office