Most organizations don’t fail because of weak technology — they fail because of weak governance. The Cyber Resilience Compass™ System gives leaders the clarity, structure, and defensible decision-making needed to protect trust, meet regulatory expectations, and strengthen resilience before scrutiny arrives.
Three steps move you from leadership diagnostic to defensible, board-ready strategy.
A complete governance and resilience framework for managing partners, regulated SMBs, and executive teams who need clarity — not chaos.
A fast, leadership-level diagnostic that reveals governance blind spots, accountability gaps, and exposure patterns. A plain-language snapshot of how defensible your cyber governance is under client, insurer, and regulatory scrutiny.
A deeper, structured evaluation across governance, risk, identity, AI readiness, vendor exposure, incident response, and operational resilience — the foundation for strategic planning.
The premium, fixed-scope engagement where Dr. Cooper steps in as your Fractional CISO to translate your assessment results into a clear, actionable, defensible strategy.
From uncertainty to clarity — and from assessment to action.
A thorough review of your 50-point Cyber Resilience Compass™ results — identifying critical gaps, high-priority risks, and existing strengths.
A focused 60–90 minute working session to align on findings, clarify organizational context, and set strategic priorities.
A customized, actionable plan with defined priorities, clear ownership, and realistic timelines — built for your capacity and risk profile.
A high-level strategic view of your 12-month trajectory — the arc from where you are now to where governance best practice requires you to be.
An executive briefing document for board and leadership presentation — communicating risk standing, priorities, and planned actions in defensible language.
A structured check-in 30 days after delivery to assess early implementation progress and address any course corrections needed. (Optional)
Your confidence in the outcome is not optional — it is the standard.
Average direct breach cost for SMBs
Average total cost for SMBs under 500 employees
Of SMBs cannot continue operating after major ransomware
Total potential cost with fines, recovery & reputation
Today's cyber risk is no longer limited to human attackers. AI-driven systems introduce new governance challenges, from autonomous decision-making to data poisoning to agentic behavior. Your roadmap includes AI governance guardrails to ensure your organization is defensible in an AI-accelerated world.
Dr. Cooper is a brilliant and experienced security professional with a deep understanding of the latest threats and trends. During her time at T-Mobile as the Business Information Security Officer, she was responsible for overseeing the security strategy, governance, and compliance for the enterprise. She is highly skilled, deeply knowledgeable, and has a strong track record of success.
Dr. Cooper is an exceptional Cybersecurity Executive Leader and Innovator with an impressive track record spanning over two decades. What truly sets her apart is her unwavering commitment to develop the next generation of security professionals. She is a true leader in the field, I wholeheartedly endorse her as a remarkable professional and an asset to any organization.
It’s rare to come across a leader with authentic passion like Dr. Cheryl Cooper. She has the remarkable ability to command a room and get people aligned around a vision. She’s a strategist who thinks about the future and knows how to translate vision into real action. I was always in awe of her ability to lead with clarity and conviction.
Spots fill quickly due to the depth of the engagement and the limited number of clients accepted per quarter.
The Executive Defensibility Risk Index™ is a fast, 12-question leadership diagnostic that reveals governance readiness and accountability gaps. The Cyber Resilience Compass™ Scorecard is a deeper, 50-point operational maturity assessment across governance, risk, identity, AI readiness, vendor exposure, and resilience. Together, they form the foundation for your customized roadmap.
Yes. The Bundle Package is built directly from your assessment results. The Index gives leadership clarity. The Scorecard gives operational clarity. Both are required to build a defensible 90-day plan and 12-month roadmap.
That’s exactly who this package is designed for. Most SMBs don’t have internal security leadership, which is why this Bundle Package includes Fractional-CISO-level strategy, governance guidance, and executive-ready deliverables.
Yes. IT manages technology. This package strengthens governance, accountability, risk posture, and defensibility — the areas IT teams are not structured or trained to lead. Your IT provider becomes a partner in executing the roadmap, not the owner of it.
The full Bundle Package is typically completed within 4 to 6 weeks, depending on your availability for the strategy session and document reviews.
At minimum: CEO, Managing Partner, or Executive Leader; Operations or Compliance Lead; IT Lead or MSP representative (optional but helpful).
No problem. The roadmap is designed to meet you where you are — whether you have nothing in place or a partially built program. Your plan will be realistic, achievable, and aligned with your current capacity.
You have options: continue working with Dr. Cooper as your Fractional CISO, move into quarterly governance support, or execute the roadmap internally with your IT provider. You are not locked into any long-term contract.
Yes. While the data and examples focus on regulated SMBs, the governance principles apply to any organization that handles sensitive data, client trust, or operational risk.
The standard value of the Bundle Package is $7,500. Introductory pricing starts at $3,500 for qualified organizations. Only 3 engagements per quarter are accepted.
Begin with the Executive Defensibility Risk Index™, then schedule your Compass Bundle Strategy Session. Your assessments will guide the roadmap we build together.
Move from uncertainty to clarity. From assessment to action.