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Why a Baseline Assessment Is Anything but Redundant

A baseline assessment reveals more than just technical issues. Learn how Brandaris combines expertise and a human approach to strengthen your cyber resilience.

11 April 2025 2 min read Brandaris Cybersecurity Updated 11 November 2026

Sometimes, you just want to know where you stand. Not because everything is going wrong — but because you want clarity. Or because you’re unsure whether past decisions still hold up.

At Brandaris, we carry out baseline assessments that go beyond ticking technical boxes. We look at systems and the people working with them.

Want to see how far you get on your own first? Take a look at the first edition of The Digital Compass, a compact guide (in Dutch) with concrete points of attention for your digital resilience. Start with the checklist: how secure is your organisation? In 19 questions it gives you a first picture.

Because the technology might be in place, yet still things go wrong:

  • Alerts are ignored.
  • Incidents linger without follow-up.
  • Policies exist, but no one’s aware of them.

These are issues you only uncover when you take a broader view. That’s why we have conversations. With IT staff, key stakeholders — and, if relevant, leadership. We assess the reality, not just the theory. And we use known frameworks (like CIS, ISO 27001 or NEN 7510) not as checklists, but as reference points to understand what’s working — and what isn’t.

Two Types of Assessments, One Goal: Clarity

Our broad baseline assessment focuses on technology and organisation. How do people actually work? Who does what? How resilient is your organisation as a whole — not just the IT?

The technical baseline assessment zooms in on your digital environment. Think Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, device security, patching and configuration. We don’t just check isolated settings — we look at how it all fits together.

Both assessments result in a clear report. No endless documentation for the shelf, but actionable advice in plain English. What can you improve now? Where are the real risks?

Why Organisations Work With Us

At Brandaris, we don’t offer one-size-fits-all tools or generic templates. We bring real expertise — and we apply it to your specific situation. No unnecessary products, no tunnel vision, no complexity for complexity’s sake.

We make things understandable. Not dumbed down, just clear. We work alongside you. Not above you. And we make sure the advice we give is advice you can actually act on. Whether that’s on your own, with your IT partner, or together with us.

Considering a Baseline Assessment?

Whether you want reassurance or you have open questions — an independent view always brings insight.

What would it mean for your organisation to know exactly where you stand today?

Do it yourself or together

Start with the free Cybercheck, or book an introductory call.

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