Assess the technical controls behind executive cybersecurity: authentication, recovery, session security, endpoint protection and evidence visibility.
Start with authentication and recovery
Use phishing-resistant authentication, such as supported passkeys or hardware security keys, for critical accounts. Enrol a protected backup authenticator and test the recovery procedure. A strong sign-in method can still be undermined by a weak recovery mailbox or helpdesk verification process.
Review active sessions, connected applications, delegated access and app-specific passwords where available. Revoking a stolen session and changing a password are different actions; the response plan should address both according to the platform.
Protect the endpoint and its administrative boundary
Maintain supported operating systems, automatic updates, device encryption and a verified backup. Separate daily use from administrative privileges. A managed endpoint control should have a named owner, an escalation route and a documented process for handling false positives.
Mobile and desktop platforms expose different telemetry. A clean scan is not proof that a device was never compromised. Record collection limitations and seek a scoped forensic examination when the concern requires historical evidence.
Control email and sensitive communications
Inspect forwarding rules, mailbox delegation and unexpected authorisations. Protect domain administration and account recovery. Email authentication helps receiving systems assess domain use, but it does not stop every display-name impersonation or a message sent from a genuinely compromised account.
Agree an independent approval channel for payments and sensitive disclosures. Encryption protects supported communication paths; it does not establish that an instruction is authorised. Confirm recipients and permissions before sharing documents.
Test visibility and restoration
Record which identity, email and endpoint logs are available, their retention and who can export them. Check that clocks and timestamps can support an incident timeline. Preserve relevant records before a short retention period expires.
Test restoration of one representative device or account and record the result. Prioritise gaps by business or personal consequence. TRUST-IT can review these controls within an agreed assessment and connect the findings to executive digital protection and forensic readiness.