We’re already halfway through 2025—can you believe it? For many organizations, June is a natural checkpoint: the dust from Q1 and Q2 has settled, and there’s still plenty of time to make meaningful improvements before year-end. But in the world of cybersecurity, standing still is never an option. Threats evolve, regulations change, and business priorities shift.
At CAP Security Solutions, we believe that a proactive security checkup now can help you avoid surprises later and ensure your security program truly supports your business goals and regulatory requirements.
1. Review Your Security Policies & Procedures
Policies and procedures are the backbone of any effective security program, but they can quickly become outdated as your business grows, adopts new technologies, or adapts to regulatory changes.
- Action: Conduct a “pulse check” on your existing policies. Are they still aligned with your current operations and compliance requirements (like HIPAA, GDPR, or PCI-DSS)?
- Tip: Look for gaps caused by remote work, new hires, or changes in your tech stack.
- Pro tip: Schedule regular policy reviews—at least annually, but a mid-year review is also a good idea.
Need help developing or updating policies? CAP Security Solutions provides customized support to ensure your documentation remains current and effective.
2. Assess Your Security Program Maturity
Knowing where you stand is half the battle. Use this time to benchmark your security program’s maturity using a recognized framework (such as NIST CSF or CIS 18). This helps you identify strengths, spot weaknesses, and prioritize improvements for the rest of the year.
- Action: Perform a quick self-assessment or maturity review. Are you meeting your goals for risk management, compliance, and operational resilience?
- Tip: Document your findings and create a simple improvement plan for Q3 and Q4.
Our security assessments and maturity reviews are designed to give you a clear, actionable roadmap for continuous improvement.
3. Test Incident Response & Business Continuity Plans
When a security incident occurs, your response must be swift, coordinated, and effective. But plans are only as good as their last test. Tabletop exercises and readiness drills are crucial for ensuring that everyone knows their role when it matters most.
- Action: Schedule a tabletop exercise or incident response drill before the end of the third quarter. Involve key stakeholders and simulate a realistic scenario.
- Real-world lesson: Many organizations discover critical gaps during these exercises—better to find them in a test than during a real incident.
CAP Security Solutions can help you design and facilitate effective tabletop exercises and business continuity reviews.
4. Re-Evaluate Third-Party and Vendor Risks
Every third party introduces potential risk. Reviewing your vendor list and their access to your systems is essential, especially when onboarding new partners or services.
- Action: Update your vendor inventory by tracking vendor names, criticality, risk level, compliance requirements, and follow-up actions.
- Tip: Make sure contracts and security questionnaires are up to date. Don’t forget to check for any new integrations or services added this year.
We support organizations in managing third-party risk and ensuring compliance with industry requirements.
5. Refresh Security Awareness Training
With vacations and out-of-office staff, summer is prime time for phishing and social engineering attacks. Keeping security top-of-mind for your team is essential.
- Action: Launch a short, focused refresher training or run a new phishing simulation campaign.
- Tip: Remind employees of the latest tactics attackers are using, and encourage them to report anything suspicious.
Learn about our security awareness training and phishing simulation services to help cultivate a culture of security within your organization.
Wrapping Up
A mid-year security checkup doesn’t have to be a heavy lift, but it can make all the difference in protecting your organization and supporting sustainable growth. By reviewing policies, assessing maturity, testing plans, re-evaluating third-party risks, and refreshing training, you’ll be well-positioned for a secure and successful second half of the year.
Ready to schedule your security checkup or need support with any of these steps?
CAP Security Solutions is here to help you align your security initiatives with your business goals and regulatory requirements.