How CCK Advisors Reduced IT Costs by 38% While Strengthening Cyber Governance

Recognizing the limitations of their existing approach, CCK Advisors engaged Get IT Sense for independent, vendor-neutral advisory. The decision was driven by the need for embedded fractional CISO leadership, structured policy development, risk scoring, and executive reporting aligned with FFIEC compliance. Get IT Sense provided a disciplined framework by embedding a fractional CISO, developing policies, risk scoring methodologies, and regular board briefings. Infrastructure modernization was addressed through a phased refresh, cloud-ready network architecture, and zero-trust edge strategies. Enhanced cybersecurity and compliance were achieved via managed SOC deployment, advanced email security, staff awareness initiatives, and a three-year, FFIEC-aligned roadmap. As Jim Hicks, CFO at CCK Advisors, stated: "The 'Get IT Sense' methodology provided us with the executive oversight and strategic discipline we needed to move from reactive support to proactive governance."

With Get IT Sense, CCK Advisors realized measurable improvements: a 38% reduction in infrastructure and support costs in the first year, a successful independent cyber audit with no material findings, and board-level cyber-risk reporting established within 90 days. Real-time dashboards now provide ongoing visibility into IT spend, resource utilization, and risk posture, supporting disciplined technology governance and long-term roadmap execution.