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Risk Assessment and Mitigation Services

Comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation services for Idaho state government including vulnerability assessments, privacy impact analysis, compliance evaluation, and security policy development with FIPS 140-2 compliant data protection.

Client
State of Idaho
Industry
Government
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State of Idaho

Official Government Partner

Verified Client
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
ISO 27001:2022 Security
Government Contractor
On-Time Delivery

Project Overview

QLogic was selected by the State of Idaho to provide comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation services that help identify potential risks, evaluate their likelihood and impact, and develop strategies to minimize or eliminate those risks. Our engagement protects organizational assets and ensures business continuity by proactively addressing potential threats. All services comply with FIPS 140-2 encryption standards and data is stored exclusively within Continental United States data centers.

Project Objectives

  • Identify potential hazards and threats including internal and external factors
  • Evaluate likelihood and severity of risks using qualitative and quantitative methods
  • Prioritize risks based on potential impact to guide mitigation efforts
  • Develop actionable mitigation strategies including preventive measures and contingency plans
  • Implement and monitor mitigation strategies with regular effectiveness reviews
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local data protection regulations

Challenges Addressed

Government organizations face complex risk landscapes requiring thorough assessment of threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance obligations while protecting sensitive data.

  • Protecting Non-Public Data including PII with FIPS 140-2 compliant encryption
  • Ensuring data location compliance within Continental United States
  • Evaluating threats and vulnerabilities across proprietary systems
  • Assessing compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
  • Developing and improving information security policies
  • Managing third-party contracts including cloud-based providers
Our Approach

Solutions Delivered

QLogic delivers comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation services aligned with mainstream information security frameworks and standards.

Step 01

Vulnerability Assessment: Assessments of systems, privacy impacts, and internal controls critical to data protection

Step 02

Compliance Assessment: Evaluation of disclosure responsibilities and regulatory compliance (federal, state, local)

Step 03

Threat Evaluation: Analysis of threats and vulnerabilities in current environment including proprietary systems

Step 04

Risk Prioritization: Ranking of threats and weaknesses with cost evaluation for mitigation planning

Step 05

Policy Development: Review and recommendations for information security policy improvement or creation

Step 06

Business Process Design: Development of procedures and applications in response to risk assessments

Project Impact

Measurable results that demonstrate the value delivered

FIPS 140-2
Compliant
Encryption standards
US-Based
Data Centers
Continental US only
1 Week
Report Delivery
Final written report
3
Senior Roles
Qualified personnel

Technologies & Tools

Risk AssessmentVulnerability AnalysisFIPS 140-2 EncryptionCompliance FrameworksSecurity PolicyPrivacy Impact AnalysisInternal ControlsBusiness Process Design

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