COGNETIQ

COGNETIQ is a purpose-built software solution that provides assurance for governance, information, personnel, and physical security controls in critical infrastructure and government organizations. According to the vendor, COGNETIQ is suitable for organizations of all sizes, including large enterprises and government agencies. It is utilized by government agencies, critical infrastructure organizations, the energy sector, security professionals, and risk and compliance professionals.

Key Features

Intuitive Assessment Interface: According to the vendor, COGNETIQ offers an intuitive and user-friendly assessment interface. It allows the internal workforce to collect credible security controls data from the field. Users can easily navigate the interface after a 20-minute training webinar, efficiently capturing data on security controls. The interface ensures accurate data collection by mapping each site to the correct baseline security standard.

Field Data Collection: COGNETIQ enables field assessors to collect data on security controls directly from the field. Assessors can add contextual notes, take real-time photos using their tablet, and upload files as supporting evidence. The Field Guide provides text and photographic supplements, assisting assessors in completing each control assessment confidently.

Task Management System: COGNETIQ includes an embedded Task Management System that allows assessors and managers to flag issues for the attention of the Program Manager. Program Managers can prioritize, allocate, and track the remediation of control failures. COGNETIQ can integrate with existing task management systems through its API to avoid duplication.

Drill-Down Dashboard: COGNETIQ offers a comprehensive security reporting capability through its Drill-Down Dashboard. Managers and executives can gain insights into enterprise security performance from various perspectives such as geography, organization, function, control category, and custom criteria. The dashboard provides detailed information on security program performance, security-in-depth model, program progress, site dashboards, category dashboards, control status, and source data.

Adaptable Assurance Solution: COGNETIQ is an adaptable assurance solution that can be deployed across various domains including governance, risk, compliance, safety, cyber, security, environment, and asset management. It offers flexibility in deployment, supporting both cloud and on-premise server options. Data storage options include onshore storage in Australia or offshore storage in a region of choice.

Security Controls Assured: COGNETIQ is the first purpose-built security controls assurance software for critical infrastructure and government organizations. It provides assurance for governance, information, personnel, and physical security controls across an organization's entire site portfolio. The software is developed and supported by security experts who designed the COGNETIQ methodology and are available to assist users.

Secure Data Handling: According to the vendor, COGNETIQ ensures secure data handling by encrypting all data in transit and at rest. It follows best practice security architecture deployed on IRAP-assessed infrastructure. Organizations have the flexibility to choose between onshore storage in Australia or offshore storage in a preferred region to meet specific data storage requirements.