Over the past few months, we've been talking to users, running beta tests, and watching how people actually use the platform. One thing became crystal clear: getting an assessment is helpful, but then you're left asking "okay, now what do I actually do with this?"
You needed more than a report. You needed the next steps-policies to implement, resilience to measure, testing to validate your security. And you needed it customized to your actual situation, not generic templates that don't fit anyone.
So we built three new features to bridge that gap.
What's New
Business Continuity Assessments
Security controls are important, but they're only part of the picture. What happens when something actually goes wrong? Can your business keep running if systems go offline? Do you have documented recovery plans? Have they ever been tested?
The new Business Continuity module measures organizational resilience using the same approach as our cybersecurity assessments-maturity-based scoring, peer benchmarking, and gap analysis. It aligns with the frameworks that matter:
- ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management)
- DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act)
- FCA PS21/3 (Operational Resilience for UK Financial Services)
- FINRA 4370 (Business Continuity Plans for US Securities Firms)
You get clear scoring across crisis management, disaster recovery, workforce continuity, and third-party resilience-with specific recommendations prioritized by impact.
AI-Generated Security Policies
Most security policies are either too generic to be useful or written by consultants who bill $300/hour and have never seen how your company actually works.
We took a different approach. The platform now generates six comprehensive policies based on your actual assessment results, company size, industry, and where you're trying to go:
- Information Security Policy – 12-section framework covering governance, risk management, access control, incident response, and compliance
- Data Protection & Privacy Policy – Automatically adjusted for your jurisdiction (GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, Privacy Act)
- Access Control Policy – Zero-trust principles, role-based access, MFA, privileged access management
- Incident Response Policy – Customized to your actual security posture and team capabilities
- Business Continuity Policy – Governance, impact analysis, crisis management, recovery procedures
- ICT Risk Management Policy (DORA-compliant) – For EU financial entities and ICT service providers
These aren't static templates. They reflect where you are today and update as your assessments evolve.
CREST-Certified Penetration Testing
You've run the assessment. You know where the gaps are. Now you need someone to actually test your defenses and see what would happen in a real attack.
We've partnered with CREST-certified penetration testing firms so you can order professional testing without the usual procurement headache. No endless RFPs or vague quotes from vendors you've never heard of.
How it works:
- Tell us what you need: internal, external, web app, API, or custom scope
- Add your company details, main concerns, and timeline
- Get an instant cost estimate
- Request a formal quote and work directly with certified professionals
All testing follows OWASP, OSSTMM, and PTES standards. Results feed back into your dashboard so you can track remediation progress.
Why This Matters
Here's the thing about cybersecurity assessments: most of them end up as PDFs that nobody reads. Companies pay consultants thousands of dollars, get a 60-page report with color-coded risk matrices, and then... nothing happens. The gap between "we know what's wrong" and "we fixed it" is massive.
These three features are meant to help close that gap. They don't do the work for you, but they give you the specific tools you need to take action-whether that's implementing compliant policies, understanding how resilient you really are, or hiring professionals to validate your security.
What Comes Next
This is just the start. We're already working on more policy types, additional assessment modules, and better integrations with the tools you already use. The goal isn't to replace your security team or your consultants-it's to give you better infrastructure so you can move faster and with more confidence.
Because at the end of the day, good security isn't about having the most certifications or the longest checklist. It's about being prepared-not just on paper, but when something actually goes wrong. It's about being able to show your board, your investors, and your customers that you know what you're doing.
"The best security programs aren't the ones with the most controls. They're the ones that can demonstrate continuous improvement, clear accountability, and the ability to adapt when things go wrong."
Try It Yourself
All three features are live now. If you're already using RateYourCyber, log in and check out the new modules. If you're new here, this is a good time to start.
We built this platform because we think companies deserve better than the status quo. Better than annual audits that give false confidence. Better than generic templates that don't fit your business. Better than consultants who charge by the hour and disappear when the engagement ends.
You deserve tools that actually help you get things done.
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