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At Timcke Risk Management, we specialize in transforming risk into strategic plans. With services ranging from IT risk assessments to executive advisory, we provide clear guidance to enhance your organization’s confidence and resilience.

Our firm gives you direct access to the expert—without the layers, gimmicks, or bait-and-switch staffing common elsewhere. We operate with transparent pricing and a commitment to clarity, turning complex technical, legal, and economic risks into actionable strategies. As a specialized firm, we combine deep subject matter knowledge, with holistic business insight to deliver solutions that protect and grow your organization.

SERVICES

We deliver cutting-edge risk and technology solutions that keep your business secure, compliant, and ready for what’s next

IT RISK ASSESSMENTS

Your technology should enable strategy—not create blind spots. Our IT risk assessments translate complex systems into executive‑ready findings, showing whether your hardware, software, and staffing align with your risk appetite and business goals.

Hardware: Asset inventory integrity, lifecycle management, endpoint controls, secure configurations and end of life.
Software: Licensing, patching cadence, vulnerability exposure, third‑party dependencies, SOC reviews and contract management
People: Role clarity, privileged access, segregation of duties, and training effectiveness.
Process: Change management, SDLC (System Development Life Cycle), incident handling, backup discipline, and vendor onboarding.
Financial: Cost‑risk tradeoffs, cyber insurance alignment, and capital planning/CapEx (Capital Expeditures).
Attack Vectoring: Determine your organization's specific vulnerabilities

Interim and virtual CIO

Bridge leadership gaps without losing momentum. Our Interim Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Virtual CIO (vCIO) services provide seasoned executive direction, governance, and delivery oversight—right when you need it, without the full time pricetag.

AUDIT PREPARATION

Arrive audit‑ready—with evidence. We prepare your organization to perform confidently against major frameworks and regulations, turning controls into a compelling narrative.

We have deep experience across all major frameworks, and most of our assessments use a hybrid approach. By combining the strengths of multiple frameworks, we ensure every critical area of your organization is thoroughly evaluated
ISO 27001: Information security management systems.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) CSF/800‑53: Control baselines and maturity.
Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX): Financial reporting controls and IT general controls.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Privacy governance and data subject rights.
System and Organization Controls (SOC 1/SOC 2): Trust services criteria and service organization reporting.

Scope and readiness: Define audit scope, validate control coverage, and close gaps.
Evidence collection: Map artifacts/evidence to control requirements and reduce noise.
Control narratives: Draft precise, defensible descriptions auditors expect.
Mock testing: Sample walkthroughs, defect triage, and remediation guidance.
Management assertion: Align leadership statements and board briefings.

DISASTER RECOVERY AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY

Plan for disruption. Practice recovery. Prove resilience. We design and test pragmatic disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) programs that executives can trust.

Business impact analysis (BIA): Critical processes, recovery time objectives, and dependencies.
Continuity strategies: People, facilities, technology, and vendors.
Disaster recovery plans: Backup architecture, recovery sequencing, and runbooks.
Exercises and testing: Tabletop scenarios and technical recovery drills.
Crisis communications: Internal/external messaging and stakeholder alignment.

EXECUTIVE RISK ADVISORY & BOARD REPORTING

Independent, candid risk counsel for leadership. We synthesize cyber, operational, and regulatory signals into clear decisions—supported by numbers and narratives boards understand.

VENDOR REVIEWS AND THIRD PARTY RISK

Your risk is only as strong as your vendors. We evaluate whether partners have the controls, resilience, and ethics your business requires—before issues become headlines.

Security posture: Policies, encryption, access controls, and monitoring.
Compliance posture: Certifications, attestations, and regulatory alignment.
Operational resilience: Disaster recovery, business continuity, and testing frequency.
Financial health: Stability, contract viability, and concentration risk.
Data handling: Privacy safeguards, retention, and cross‑border transfers.
Third and fourth party contract reviews and dependency mappings
SOC reviews and action plans/GAP Analyses to make sure your environment is secure

public speaking & events

Bring complex risk topics to life. Lindsay Timcke delivers keynote talks and panels that bridge technical depth with executive clarity—and leave audiences with practical next steps.

TRAINING PROGRAMS

Training that sticks—designed for real roles, real risks, and measurable behavior change. We build inclusive, visually compelling modules that empower teams to do the right thing.

Lindsay Timcke

Managing Partner

Lindsay Timcke is a nationally recognized cybersecurity and risk management executive who helps boards and senior leaders navigate complex technical, legal, and regulatory challenges with clarity and confidence. As Founder and Managing Partner of Timcke Risk Management LLC, he advises organizations on IT risk, cybersecurity strategy, audit readiness, business continuity, and executive-level decision-making in an increasingly volatile digital landscape.

Known for his direct communication style and systems-thinking approach, Lindsay translates high-stakes risk into practical, actionable strategies. His career spans enterprise risk and cybersecurity leadership, and he is a trusted voice for executives, boards, and public-sector audiences. In addition to his advisory work, Lindsay teaches at Bentley University and Boston College and is a frequent speaker for law enforcement and executive forums.

Call

617-686-0106

Email

lindsay@timcke.net