our range of services
Maturity Action Plan, Office of the CISO, Coaching, leadership and management development, Performance Coach, CISO Success Servicesour range of services
maturity action plan
maturity action plan
This is not what you think it is.
We use the word “assessment” more broadly than you may expect.
In a Yass Assessment, we analyze a specific ‘issue’ and suggest an action plan. We build from where you currently are and iterate with a shared understanding of where to go towards. Deliverables commonly include detailed action plans and slides.
Security Strategy & Roadmap
Developing and structuring the upcoming strategic AND tactical roadmap in the context of what’s been achieved and the program’s maturity. Importantly, we jointly craft how it’s messaged to the stakeholders.
Metrics & Dashboards
Strategy and support for executive messaging, metrics and dashboards. Organized to define thresholds, communicate commentary and improve performance.
Security Program Impact
360 review of your security program. We perform a variation of a “year in review” of the security program. It’s buttressed with executive stakeholder feedback. The result is a better understanding of the overall impact and a defined , we help to understand the overall impact of the security program and identify ‘hot points’ and strategies to unblock. Objectively.
office of the CISO & Chief of Staff
office of the CISO & Chief of Staff
This is the ‘doing.’ For common CISO rituals.
We deliver it in a variety of formats. Ranging based on the need and your team. We are thrilled to train and mentor the forever person. We are just as comfortable sharing our templates and getting you started.
The Business of CISO’ing
Facilitated strategic planning as well as strategies for common tasks (vendor management, program tracking, talent management) and a framework for interdepartmental connectivity.
Corporate & Business Integration & Engagement
Whether acquiring, divesting or integrating we assist the CISO plan, contribute, communicate, manage and execute.
CISO Chief of Staff Apprenticeship
Train and mentor the CISO’s deputy, chief of staff or program manager.
Strategic Roadmap
You’re going to do it anyway. We’ll make sure you’re prepared to do it better. Necessarily, we consider how it’s messaged to the stakeholders.
coaching, leadership & management development
coaching, leadership & management development
We believe that apprenticeship is the most effective way to improve.
We also specialize in delivering contextual guidance. We are keenly tuned to the individual(s) and cultural dynamics.
Bootcamp
A tailored curriculum for an audience of one (or many). In each sesh we review the principles, trends, and current environment. Yass’ extensive library of content is updated and reviewed often. Uniquely including a wide range of topics. Including CISO communication and executivizing to situational awareness and manager skills.
Security Leadership Team Cohesion (aka: Culture and team amplification)
Focused on outcomes, we develop and deliver workshops designed to enhance team harmony and process delivery.
Individual 360
You’ve leveled up. We review and chart your leadership direction and work on managerial and leadership gravitas.
Bespoke Workshops
Workshops tailored to the skills , needs, and desired outcomes. (e.g., communicating with impact, influencing outcomes, program management bootcamp, high performing teams in hybrid, effective meetings, etc),
CISO Chief of Staff Apprenticeship
Train and mentor the CISO’s deputy, chief of staff or program manager.
ciso performance coach
ciso performance coach
This is the ‘mentor’ for a senior executive role – that no one really explains exists but that helps executives ‘step into’ their executive role and persona.
You. Your Program. Objectively understood for the purpose of growth.We teach so you can elevate and engage.
CISO Advisory
Everything is on the table. We quickly understand your context and jointly brainstorm, assess, and strategize forward. Bi-weekly virtual and onsite.
Stakeholder Mapping and Action Plan
Who are the stakeholders in your business ecosystems? Which of them need more from you? Which of them do you need tighter engagement with? What do they need and what are the easiest ways to deliver it?
Executive 360 Assessment
An executive 360 assessment by a team who does this exclusively for security, privacy and technology leaders. We provide an objective ‘read’ and jointly develop a plan forward.
Personal Imprint and Action Plan
If you could trust someone else to tell your story better than you see it, this is that. Whether you are in a job search or looking to dust off your bio and introduction, together we review and refine your career narrative.
ciso success services
ciso success services
Structured assessments and tactical strategies with your best interest in mind.
To be a CISO is to face new challenges. You see them as puzzles and you tackle them and grow. Patterns emerge. Yass recognizes the patterns that make CISOs successful. These services are architected to enable you ciso stronger. Delivered as workshops, action plans and advisory.
Executive Workshops & Tabletops
Scenario planning and practice at executive and board levels include a focus on escalation, communication and decision making. Tuned to the industry and company.
Business Threat Assessment
Facilitating the execution of a business threat assessment to identify cybersecurity priorities and validate investments based on the company’s critical and sensitive information assets.
Expand Business Risk Ownership
Leveraging many tools to drive business risk ownership. This includes, ambassadors, engagement, reporting and measurement.