SDSA is an expert evaluation of cloud and other 3rd party service providers. SDSA encompasses deep expertise, tools, and processes that:

■ Identify security risks and benefits associated with service providers

■ Identify service level risks and benefits associated with service providers

■ Allay concerns of clients, leadership, and regulatory organizations

■ Document standards for meeting security and operational requirements

■ Support contract negotiation with critical relevant information

■ Establish competitive advantage in a security conscious market.

The SDSA questionnaire is the primary tool for assessing service provider security and service level capabilities.  The questionnaire is reviewed with our client, completed by the service providers, and evaluated by our experts.

SDSA Security questions cover aspects of organization, infrastructure, and provider operations that impact data or application security.

SDSA Service level questions cover service provider ability to deliver products and services at the levels required to realize business and practice benefits.

The SDSA report identifies provider-related risks and benefits that help our clients define the service and financial terms required to realize business and practice benefits.

Plain talk: Service providers understand how to represent themselves and their products.  We understand service providers and help clarify the conversation.

Expert advantage: Our expertise in security, business, and technology gets us to the facts in a way that articulates their impact on your objectives and operations.

Negotiation leverage: Our security and service level assessments will help you shape provider service level and financial agreements in order to protect your service investment.

Return on investment: We understand the investment required for you to ensure profitability, competitiveness, and security - and pledge to protect that investment.

Continued partnership: As your trusted advisor, we are there to help assess the impact of changing services, tools, and standards on your business operations and client services.