Independent cybersecurity assurance

Clarity for security decisions that need to stand up to scrutiny.

Assessment support, compliance readiness, and evidence-centered security reviews for organizations operating in regulated environments.

  • Independent
  • Evidence-centered
  • Contract-aligned

Who we support

Focused help for organizations working under real constraints.

Each engagement is shaped around the contracting organization’s authority, operational environment, and actual information risk.

Authorized assessment organizations

Contract-aligned practitioner support shaped around the organization’s authority, procedures, engagement roles, and evidence-handling requirements.

Defense industrial base contractors

Readiness and evidence-centered support for organizations working through federal contract security expectations and CUI boundaries.

Regulated small and growing businesses

Focused help clarifying scope, control readiness, documentation, and information boundaries without adding unnecessary layers.

Independent judgmentConflicts and role boundaries addressed up front.

Protected informationEvidence stays in approved environments whenever practical.

Clear recordsConclusions are traceable, concise, and engagement-specific.

Engagement-ready standards

Qualifications are matched to the work—not implied by the website.

Before work begins, Hewitt Cyber Assurance confirms the required role, qualification fit, independence expectations, authority, and approved information-handling process.

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Engagement fit first

Role, qualifications, conflicts, and contractual requirements are confirmed before an assignment is accepted.

Evidence stays controlled

Sensitive materials remain in approved client or contracting-organization systems whenever practical.

Direct practitioner accountability

The professional you speak with remains responsible for preparation, execution, and communication.

Measured representation

Services, credentials, and organizational authority are described accurately for the specific engagement.

Services

Focused support where confidence and independence matter.

Engagements are scoped to the contracting organization’s authority, procedures, and data-handling requirements.

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Assessment support

Independent, contract-aligned support for authorized assessment organizations, with roles, evidence access, and communications defined before work begins.

  • Evidence review
  • Interview support
  • Findings documentation
02

Security readiness

Focused reviews that help organizations understand their current posture, organize defensible evidence, and prioritize practical next steps.

  • Readiness reviews
  • Control walkthroughs
  • Documentation clarity
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Information handling

Practical guidance for defining approved systems, access boundaries, retention expectations, and secure closeout for sensitive engagements.

  • CUI boundaries
  • Access planning
  • Secure closeout

How the work is handled

Structured from authorization through closeout.

A simple operating model keeps the engagement focused and reduces avoidable information risk.

  1. 01

    Define

    Confirm authority, objectives, scope, independence, and the information-handling boundary.

  2. 02

    Examine

    Review relevant evidence in the client or contracting organization’s approved environment.

  3. 03

    Explain

    Connect observations to clear requirements and communicate conclusions without unnecessary complexity.

  4. 04

    Close

    Reconcile records, remove access, and retain only the business documentation that is authorized.

About

Michael Hewitt · Founder & Principal

Professional attention without unnecessary layers.

Hewitt Cyber Assurance LLC is a Wisconsin-based independent cybersecurity practice founded by Michael Hewitt. Michael leads each engagement with a practitioner-first approach centered on preparation, discretion, independence, and clear communication.

Direct accountabilityThe professional you speak with is the professional responsible for the work.

Measured representationCredentials, roles, and organizational authority are described accurately for each engagement.

Clear boundaries protect everyone

No sensitive evidence through this website.

Do not email or submit CUI, assessment evidence, credentials, vulnerability details, or other protected information. Engagement materials are exchanged only through an approved client or contracting-organization channel.

Start a conversation

Tell us what kind of support you need—not the sensitive details.

Share the organization name, general engagement type, expected timing, and the best way to reach you.

Email Hewitt Cyber AssuranceRequest an introductory callinfo@hewittcyber.com

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