Management Consulting

Aon expanded the scope of its CyQu Enterprise cyber risk assessment methodology to address the unique challenges posed by the increase in remote working due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) faced significant vulnerabilities as they adapted to remote operations, often without a comprehensive understanding of the cyber risks involved. The CyQu assessment is an automated self-assessment tool that allows businesses to evaluate their cyber security posture through a short survey, resulting in a CyQu Score that benchmarks their cyber maturity against industry peers. The expanded CyQu methodology now includes critical areas such as remote working, data security, access control, endpoint and systems security, network security, physical security, application security, third-party exposure, and business resilience. This comprehensive approach helps SMEs identify key vulnerabilities and prioritize improvements to enhance their cyber security measures. Richard Hanlon, Aon’s Chief Commercial Officer for Cyber Solutions EMEA, emphasized that the shift to remote working has heightened exposure to cyber threats, making it essential for businesses to assess and prepare for potential incidents. By implementing the CyQu assessment, Aon aims to provide SMEs with the tools necessary to manage both immediate and long-term impacts of evolving work practices, thereby improving their overall cyber resilience in a rapidly changing environment.