OUR PILLARS
OUR FOUR PILLARS
These pillars define how we support organizations and guide every engagement:
Pre-Bind Technical Risk Validation
We shine a light on cyber risk before insurance decisions are made
Includes:
-
Independent technical review of risk posture
-
Alignment with underwriting requirements
-
Exposure discovery before underwriting decisions
Post-Incident Technical Assessment
We capture facts after an incident, so decisions are based on truth, not guesses
Includes:
-
Independent verification of incident scope
-
Evidence preservation and defensibility
-
Technical support for counsel during breach response
Ransomware Readiness Advisory
We help organizations practice before ransomware strikes
Includes:
-
Ransomware vector analysis and tabletop readiness
-
Response playbook technical validation
-
Controls gap analysis specific to modern ransomware threats
Anaplan & Security Solutioning
We develop high quality models that are built to last and grow
Includes:
-
Anaplan solution architecture & model building
-
Cloud & network security strategy
-
Vendor evaluation & transformation roadmapping
BLOG
LATEST POSTS
1/12/26
Three Steps You Can Take Today to Assess Your Security Posture
Stop! You don’t need new tools — just clearer visibility Most orgs delay security assessments because they assume it requires outside firms, expensive tooling, or months of effort. In reality, meaningful posture assessment can begin today —by focusing on three areas attackers consistently exploit: physical access, network exposure, and governance discipline. These steps won’t replace a full assessment, but they will immediately reveal risk you can’t afford to ignore. Step 1: Walk Your...
12/5/25
Before you Bind: Prove it!
How to Validate Your Security Controls Before Binding Insurance Cyber insurance isn’t a safety net if your controls only exist on paper. Underwriters are no longer asking what you own —they’re asking what actually works . Before you bind a policy, you need to validate that your security controls function under real-world pressure, not just during audits or questionnaires. The difference can determine whether a claim is paid… or disputed. Here’s how to validate your controls before it...
12/2/25
Creative Ways Hackers Actually Break In
Here's the Thing: Its Rarely a Firewall - They Go Around When people picture a cyberattack, they imagine sophisticated malware or elite hackers smashing through defenses. In reality, most breaches happen through creativity, patience, and human blind spots. Attackers don’t fight strong controls—they bypass them. Understanding how they think is the fastest way to close the gaps they exploit. Oh, and here's the kicker... they don't care about your company policies or intimidating network...

ABOUT US
INDEPENDENT LEADERSHIP, CALM UNDER PRESSURE
SkySec is led by Shawn Awan, a cybersecurity engineer, penetration tester, and enterprise systems architect with hands-on experience supporting high-stakes environments where technical accuracy directly impacts business, legal, and insurance outcomes.
Shawn’s background spans incident response support, risk assessment, enterprise architecture, and security validation — with a consistent focus on translating technical reality into clear, decision-ready insight.
Alongside him is Alexandra Awan, a social worker who brings a human-centered perspective to crisis readiness, organizational resilience, and decision-making under stress. Her experience ensures that technical findings are communicated clearly, responsibly, and with an understanding of how organizations actually function during high-pressure events.
Clarity under pressure starts with independent leadership.






