About Us
Your Trusted Partner in Cybersecurity and Compliance Management
Risk Cognizance Mission
To create a world where every organization, no matter the size, has the tools to navigate and thrive in an unpredictable digital landscape. We aim to redefine risk management and compliance by delivering solutions that empower organizations to take bold steps forward, confident in their security and resilience. Our mission is to simplify the complex and inspire trust, one partnership at a time.
Risk Cognizance Vision
We envision a future where organizations can focus on innovation and growth without the fear of cyber threats holding them back. At Risk Cognizance, we strive to set a new standard in risk and compliance technology—one that’s intuitive, powerful, and built for the challenges of tomorrow. We see a world where security fuels progress, and we’re here to make it possible.
Risk Cognizance is a powerful, cloud-based GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) software platform, highly trusted by SMBs and Fortune 500 companies. Purpose-built to deliver GRC as a Service (GRCaaS), the Risk Cognizance platform supports organizations of all sizes, along with cybersecurity professionals like VCISOs, CISOs, MSSPs, and MSPs, in achieving stronger cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. Investing in the Risk Cognizance GRC Software Platform is an intelligent move for any organization dedicated to robust cybersecurity and effective compliance management.
The Risk Cognizance team brings over 29 years of experience in the security and compliance space. Led by founder and CEO, Jeffery Walker, our team has a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions to organizations across various industries.
Jeffery Walker's extensive experience spans top positions at renowned organizations such as Morgan Stanley, Montefiore Hospital, Fascet, Fareportal/Cheapoair, Innovative Network Solutions, and CyberSecOp. His entrepreneurial ventures, including the founding of TSI, Marketing Cognitive, Mega Mart Center, and co-founding Wilsonlist, have further diversified his industry expertise.
With a deep understanding of multiple sectors including finance services, healthcare, education, government, manufacturing, and more, Jeffery and the Risk Cognizance team provide a unique blend of technical proficiency and industry insights.
As a highly decorated security professional with accreditations such as BA in Information Technology, CISSP, MCSE, CCNA, CEH, AWS SEC, CMMC RP, CISA, and FEDRAMP, Jeffery's expertise is invaluable in guiding organizations towards effective risk management and compliance.
Choose Risk Cognizance as your trusted partner in cybersecurity and compliance management and take the first step towards building a more secure and compliant business today.
Take the first step towards building a more secure and compliant enterprise today.
At Risk Cognizance, our solutions are designed to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises. Our platform provides the flexibility and scalability that enterprise clients need, while also offering an intuitive and user-friendly experience that makes it easy for teams to collaborate and manage their cybersecurity and compliance efforts. Here are some of the ways that Risk Cognizance can fit the needs of enterprise clients:
Real-world examples of how Risk Cognizance helps businesses improve cybersecurity and compliance
At Risk Cognizance, we are proud to have helped businesses of all sizes improve their cybersecurity posture and streamline their compliance efforts. Our platform has been used by a wide range of clients, from small startups to large enterprises, in a variety of industries.
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Providing The Best Practices for All Security Protocols & Standardizing Procedures.
We can partner with you to design and implement a scalable integrated security solution that addresses your toughest security challenges, while gaining efficiencies across your systems and teams by standardizing and implementing system automation and powerful solutions help! Our experts have undertaken system projects of all sizes and scopes, whether you need security system integration for your corporate.
Step 1: Onboard and Connect Your Data
The first step to using Risk cognizance is to onboard and connect all of your relevant data sources. This includes things like cloud services, network devices, and databases. By centralizing all of your data in one place, you can get a holistic view of your security posture and compliance status.
Step 2: Run Continuous Assessments
Once your data is connected, Risk cognizance will run continuous assessments to identify potential security risks and compliance gaps. These assessments are based on industry-standard frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001, and can be customized to fit your specific needs.
Step 3: Prioritize and Remediate Risks
Once assessments are complete, Risk cognizance will generate a list of prioritized risks and compliance gaps. This makes it easy to focus your efforts on the most critical issues first. You can also track your progress as you remediate risks and improve your overall security posture.
Step 4: Monitor and Report
Finally, Risk Cognizance offers ongoing surveillance and reporting to assist you in monitoring your security and compliance status. You can establish personalized dashboards to monitor critical metrics and receive notifications when new risks or compliance concerns are detected. Additionally, the platform has integrated reporting features, allowing you to generate necessary documentation.