Risk Evaluation & Readiness
Identify vulnerabilities and prepare for audits before vendors come knocking
Know Your Risks Before Vendors Do
Software audit notices create immediate pressure—but what if you already knew exactly where you stood? Our Risk Evaluation and Readiness services carry out confidential probes into suspected compliance breaches, analyze potential audit vulnerabilities, and empower clients via customized education programs and policy strategies to minimize risks from upcoming audits.
We provide the intelligence and preparation you need to face audits with confidence, negotiate from strength, and avoid costly surprises.
Our Risk Evaluation Services
Confidential Compliance Investigation
When you suspect compliance issues but need to investigate without creating discoverable evidence, we conduct attorney-client privileged assessments. Our confidential probes identify actual compliance gaps while protecting your legal position.
- Attorney-directed privileged investigations
- Protected work product findings
- Confidential remediation recommendations
- Strategic disclosure guidance
Audit Vulnerability Analysis
Analyze your specific environment to identify what would trigger vendor audits and where auditors would focus. We assess your exposure across multiple vendors and prioritize remediation based on actual risk.
- Vendor-specific audit trigger analysis
- High-risk deployment identification
- Financial exposure quantification
- Prioritized risk mitigation roadmap
Customized Education Programs
Empower your teams with vendor-specific compliance knowledge. We deliver tailored training programs that build institutional knowledge and create a culture of compliance awareness.
- Executive briefings on audit risks
- IT team licensing compliance training
- Procurement team vendor negotiation workshops
- Role-specific compliance responsibilities
Policy & Strategy Development
Develop comprehensive policy frameworks and strategic approaches to minimize audit risks. We create practical, enforceable policies that protect your organization while enabling business operations.
- Software usage and deployment policies
- Audit response procedures
- Vendor relationship management strategies
- Risk mitigation frameworks
When to Conduct Risk Evaluation
Before Major Events
Conduct assessments before mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or major technology migrations. Know your compliance position before due diligence begins.
Pre-Renewal Preparation
12-18 months before major Enterprise Agreement renewals, assess your compliance position to enter negotiations from strength.
Suspected Non-Compliance
When you suspect compliance issues—shadow IT, over-deployment, or licensing confusion—investigate confidentially before vendors discover the problem.
Post-Deployment Reviews
After major software deployments, cloud migrations, or infrastructure changes, verify that licensing remains compliant.
Annual Proactive Reviews
Regular annual assessments identify drift from compliance and allow course correction before issues compound.
Vendor Relationship Changes
When vendors change audit policies, introduce new licensing models, or signal increased enforcement, assess your readiness.
The Value of Proactive Risk Assessment
Eliminate Audit Surprises
Know exactly where you stand before vendors initiate audits. No surprises, no panic, no scrambling for information under pressure.
Protect Privileged Information
Attorney-directed assessments remain confidential and privileged. Findings cannot be discovered by vendors or used against you in audits or litigation.
Fix Problems on Your Timeline
Address compliance gaps strategically, at your own pace, without vendor pressure or arbitrary deadlines. Remediate cost-effectively.
Strengthen Negotiating Position
Enter vendor audits, renewals, and negotiations armed with accurate knowledge of your actual license position. Vendors respect prepared organizations.
Build Team Competence
Education programs create lasting institutional knowledge. Your teams become compliance-aware and make better decisions daily.
Don't Wait for an Audit Notice
Proactive risk evaluation provides the intelligence and preparation you need to face audits with confidence. Know your risks. Fix them privately. Negotiate from strength.