--- title: PCS and Third Wave Partner to Launch Cyber Risk Assessments with Cisco description: "Uncover IT blind spots with TERA: a 4-week cyber risk assessment from PCS, Third Wave, and Cisco. 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At the core of this initiative is the [Technical Environmental Risk Assessment (TERA)](https://precisiongroup.com/tera-security-gap-assessment/) — a comprehensive, four-week engagement designed to expose critical vulnerabilities and align remediation directly to Cisco security solutions. ![someone typing in a laptop and a background with a checklist and files](https://info.precisiongroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog%20assessment%20image.jpg?width=1122&height=561&name=blog%20assessment%20image.jpg) This expanded offering is part of a broader relationship between PCS and Third Wave, designed to help organizations “read the field before the blitz hits” — a reference to the need for proactive risk visibility before threat activity escalates. The campaign centers on giving IT and security leaders the clear situational awareness they need to strengthen their environment before it’s tested. ## A Scouting Report for Your Security Stack TERA is a repeatable, framework-based process that evaluates an organization’s security maturity, identifies control gaps, and delivers remediation recommendations. Using inputs like NIST CSF alignment, architecture reviews, and vulnerability scans, TERA creates a **maturity heat map** that highlights risk hot zones — with each gap mapped to a Cisco solution that can be deployed quickly and with minimal disruption. #### Delivered over four weeks, TERA combines: - IT Controls Assessment - Vulnerability Management Review - Network Architecture Review - Technology Effectiveness Evaluation The result is a clear, actionable picture of an organization’s current risk posture, along with a roadmap to remediation. ## Cisco-Powered Outcomes, Not Just Insights What sets TERA apart is its emphasis on outcome-driven security planning. Rather than leaving organizations with a long list of problems, the assessment ties each risk to specific Cisco solutions, many of which come from Cisco, one of the world's leading technology companies, allowing teams to move from insight to action — without ripping out existing tools or starting from scratch. Organizations receive a detailed mapping of risk findings to Cisco's secure networking and extended detection and response (XDR) portfolio, including **SecureX, Secure Endpoint, Duo, Umbrella, and Talos Incident Response**. This approach enables faster threat resolution, tighter policy enforcement, and improved resilience — all while optimizing investments in existing infrastructure.   ### ABOUT PRECISION COMPUTER SERVICES Precision Computer Services (PCS) is a nationally recognized IT systems integrator with a focus on cybersecurity, cloud, and managed infrastructure. With over 90% of staff in technical roles and more than three decades of client success, PCS delivers secure, scalable solutions to enterprise and mid-market clients across the U.S. [Learn More](https://precisiongroup.com) ### ABOUT THIRD WAVE INNOVATIONS Third Wave Innovations is a leading provider of integrated risk management solutions. Their award-winning Cyber Network Operations Center (cNOC) and TERA framework help clients simplify security operations, reduce costs, and stay ahead of emerging threats. 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