Targeted China Cyber Compliance Assessments
PIPL Emergency Check
A targeted review of your organization’s privacy practices against the most aggressively enforced areas of China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL). With regulators stepping up frequent and severe enforcement around the protection of Chinese citizens’ personal information, this assessment highlights where you may already be exposed — and what must be fixed immediately.
What it uncovers:
- Cross-border transfer risks under Article 38 (SCCs, CAC assessments, certifications)
- Errors in the design and implementation of consent mechanisms used throughout the company
- Privacy notice accuracy, transparency, and accessibility
- Data retention and deletion practices for personal information
- Technical safeguards (encryption, access control, audit trails) required by law for personal data
- High-level compliance gaps most likely to trigger audits, fines, or regulatory inquiries
Who it’s for:
All entities doing business in China that collect, process, or transfer personal information — even at the most basic level. This assessment is especially critical where personal data is sensitive (biometric, health, financial, or minors’ data), collected at scale, or shared with other business entities. Executives, compliance officers, and legal teams cannot afford to ignore these risks, as regulators now target any organization handling the personal information of Chinese citizens.
Outside‑In Rapid Exposure Scan
A quick, external-facing scan that simulates an attacker’s view of your organization, identifying exposed systems and internet-facing risks—without requiring internal access. Ideal for rapid due diligence or ongoing visibility into external threat exposure.
What it uncovers:
- Public-facing assets, open ports, and vulnerable services
- Unpatched or misconfigured systems visible from the internet
- Legacy infrastructure or forgotten subdomains creating exposure
- Indicators of poor perimeter hygiene or unmanaged cloud services
- Immediate technical risks that could be exploited by attackers
Who it’s for:
M&A teams and insurance underwriters needing fast, non-intrusive visibility into external risk, or security leaders seeking a lightweight scan to catch exposure blind spots before attackers do.
APAC M&A “Clean‑Room” Assessment
A targeted, non-invasive cybersecurity and compliance assessment designed for M&A due diligence in the APAC region—especially when internal access is limited. This clean-room review provides critical insight into an organization’s cyber posture using available artifacts, interviews, and external analysis.
What it uncovers:
- Evidence of cybersecurity maturity or negligence through documentation review
- Red flags in governance, policy coverage, and regulatory exposure (e.g., PIPL, MLPS)
- Known vulnerabilities or external exposure risks
- Gaps in cross-border data controls or contractual compliance
- Overall risk profile affecting valuation, liability, or integration
Who it’s for:
M&A teams, private equity firms, and corporate development leads evaluating acquisition targets in China and APAC where access is limited—but confidence is still required.
Cross‑Border Data Reality Check
A focused review of how data actually moves across borders—versus how it's written in policies. This assessment helps clarify your real regulatory exposure under China’s cross-border data transfer rules and identifies mismatches that could lead to compliance failures.
What it uncovers:
- Actual data access or transfer patterns that may trigger filing or security assessment obligations
- Gaps between internal policy and operational reality
- Use of third-party vendors or tools that create unnoticed cross-border exposure
- Incomplete or missing Standard Contract coverage where required
Who it’s for:
Legal, compliance, and cybersecurity teams verifying cross-border risk under PIPL and MLPS—or M&A and insurance stakeholders needing assurance that data flows won’t introduce regulatory liability.
Bilingual Cyber‑Awareness Booster Pack
A practical training and awareness package designed to quickly raise baseline cybersecurity understanding across your China-based workforce. Delivered in both English and Chinese, it focuses on everyday behaviors that reduce risk and support compliance.
What it uncovers:
- Gaps in user understanding of acceptable use, phishing threats, and data handling expectations
- Inconsistent awareness of China-specific legal obligations under PIPL and CSL
- Role-based misunderstandings that increase insider or accidental risk exposure
Who it’s for:
Companies with cross-border teams or bilingual environments seeking to improve user-level security hygiene, reduce training gaps, or demonstrate regulatory good faith ahead of audits, filings, or onboarding.
Virtual APAC Security Manager (vCISO‑Lite)
A flexible, on-demand security advisor service for APAC-based operations that need leadership support without a full-time CISO. This offering provides strategic guidance, localized compliance insight, and practical direction to keep risk and regulatory efforts on track.
What it uncovers:
- Missing or stalled initiatives that delay compliance or increase exposure
- Gaps in policy ownership, role clarity, or internal follow-through
- Overlooked local requirements (e.g., MLPS, PIPL, cross-border filings) in global security plans
- Weak points in vendor oversight, user training, or remediation execution
Who it’s for:
Regional offices, joint ventures, or portfolio companies in APAC needing part-time security oversight, especially during onboarding, pre-audit, or pre-acquisition phases—without the cost or complexity of hiring full-time leadership.
Custom Services for China Cyber Risk & Regulatory Needs
Every organization’s risk profile, regulatory exposure, and internal structure is different. Whether you’re preparing for a government inspection, responding to a client request, or building a new compliance function from the ground up, we offer tailored solutions to meet your specific goals in the China market.Our customized services are scoped to your needs—ranging from one-time deep dives to ongoing advisory support. Engagements are designed to provide actionable clarity, reduce regulatory risk, and help your teams move forward with confidence.
Examples of customized services include:
- Internal audit preparation and inspection response support
- Custom MLPS compliance strategy and implementation assistance
- Documentation mapping and remediation for PIPL and cross-border controls
- Policy development and localization aligned to Chinese regulatory frameworks
- Risk reduction roadmaps for joint ventures or third-party relationships
- Executive or board-level compliance briefings
- Ongoing compliance advisory retainers for China-based operations
If you know you need support but aren’t sure where to start, just fill out a contact request—we’ll help you define what makes sense for your business.