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Overwatch

Turn Hope to Certainty, Build a Cybersecurity Compliance Program Leadership Can Trust

Overwatch is a comprehensive Cybersecurity Compliance Program Framework that guides organizations from hope to certainty, developing a defensible, audit-ready environment. Whether you're building from scratch or strengthening an existing program, Overwatch equips you with a proven roadmap - structured in 4 Phases, 13 Functions, and 400+ actionable steps - to meet regulatory, contractual, and internal cybersecurity requirements. Designed to be thorough, it supports both self-guided and expert-led implementation, ensuring long-term security and compliance success.

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What is Overwatch?

The Overwatch Framework is a comprehensive, standalone compliance program framework designed to guide organizations from their current cybersecurity posture to a fully audit-ready state. Whether you're preparing for external audits like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, or CMMC—or aligning with internal expectations—Overwatch provides the structure and clarity needed to build a defensible, mature cybersecurity compliance program. It’s built to be flexible: organizations can implement it independently or with expert guidance from BorderHawk consultants, depending on their needs and resources.

At the heart of Overwatch is a structured process that includes 4 Phases, 13 Functions, and over 400 actionable steps . Each step is designed to produce specific outcomes that support the next, creating a cascading flow of information and decision-making. While the framework is designed to be followed in sequence, it also accommodates real-world flexibility—allowing teams to adapt based on availability, priorities, or existing progress. However, skipping steps or breaking the sequence can lead to inefficiencies or rework, as each component plays a critical role in the overall integrity of the program.

Overwatch includes everything needed to build a robust compliance program: risk assessments, gap assessments, mitigation planning, and program documentation. It’s not just a checklist—it’s a strategic blueprint that ensures every critical function is addressed, even if only lightly at first. By following the Overwatch Framework, organizations can confidently build a compliance program that is not only audit-ready but also scalable, sustainable, and aligned with their unique operational needs.

Benefits of the Overwatch Framework

 
Audit Ready Assurance

Proven Framework with Depth and Precision

Avoid Compliance Pitfalls

Standalone or Supported

Future-Proof Your Security Program

Leadership Oversight

Inclusion in Progress

Meeting Contract Requirements

Upskilling Staff

Incident Defense
 

Supplementary Components

Every elements of a cybersecurity compliance framework can be achieved with a variety of methods, strategies, tools, etc. To streamline the approach, both for Clients building their own programs, and for BorderHawk consulting, we have created several supplementary components to create a known good path. These could be substituted, modified, and used at the organization's discretion for their program, or for programs operating outside of the Overwatch Framework.

Assessment Methodology

 

Risk Assessments

To meet external contractual and regulatory requirements (e.g. CMMC, SOC), or internal expectation, a cybersecurity program should be assessed annually.

The risk assessment used in Overwatch us designed to allow organizations to get an understanding of their current risk, without the resources (time and effort) that a larger model would require (e.g. NIST SP 800-53). This risk assessment is suitable for organizations who are beginning the process of building a cybersecurity program or incorporating risk into their decision-making. Some organization will find the model used in Overwatch satisfies their continued needs for risk identification and will continue to use the model, others will gradually move the larger, most robust models.

Community

The BorderHawk Community is your all-in-one destination for cybersecurity intelligence, information risk management, and supply chain security collaboration. Built for professionals across industries—from healthcare and finance to manufacturing and logistics—this platform connects you with the insights, tools, and people you need to stay ahead of today’s most pressing digital threats.

The Community provides a space for organizations to receive actionable intelligence, curated threat alerts, collaborate with industry peers, communicate with BorderHawk experts, and participate in regular webinars and learning opportunities.

Community Engagement

Cybersecurity Consulting

 

Consulting

Many organizations, even with access to frameworks and guidance, find themselves needing additional support to move their cybersecurity compliance programs forward. Whether facing a tight audit deadline or simply unsure how to implement the necessary steps, BorderHawk's Cybersecurity Consulting Services are designed to meet you where you are. We offer two flexible models related to Overwatch:

Overwatch Consulting - for active, hands-on, and in-depth support

Quarterly Reviews - for organizations that need strategic oversight without a full-time consulting commitment