OCTAVE Allegro ™®

OCTAVE Allegro is a streamlined version of the Operationally Critical Threat, Asset, and Vulnerability Evaluation (OCTAVE) methodology, designed for conducting information security risk assessments. This method focuses on identifying and managing risks to an organisation's critical assets in a structured and efficient manner. OCTAVE Allegro is especially suitable for organisations that need a rigorous yet straightforward approach to risk  management.

Octave Allegro Software as a Service

The OCTAVE Allegro Methodology, offered as Software as a Service, streamlines the process of risk assessment and management for businesses. It offers  an accessible, online platform where organisations can evaluate and prioritise risks, develop security strategies, and implement controls. This service ensures that risk management is a continuous, updated process, making it easier for businesses to adapt to new threats and compliance  requirements.

Our OCTAVE Allegro SaaS solution provides the following benefits:

  • Automated inventory tools that identify and categorise organisational assets
  • Tracking and reporting of the OCTAVE Allegro methodology alignment over time
  • Multi-user collaboration on OCTAVE Allegro reviews
  • Secure document upload and assignment as evidence
  • Single click automated report generation
  • Create snapshot of review progress 
  • Your reviews are living documents that grow with your organisation
  • Import existing CRR into OCTAVE Allegro to automatically create Areas of Concern

Key Features of OCTAVE Allegro

Asset-Based Approach: The methodology prioritises the identification and protection of critical assets, such as information, systems, and processes that  are vital to the organisation.

Streamlined Process: Unlike the original OCTAVE method, Allegro simplifies the assessment process, making it more accessible to organisations with limited resources or expertise in risk management.

Focus on Information Assets: OCTAVE Allegro specifically targets information-related assets, recognising that data and information are often the most critical components of modern business operations.

Risk Profile Development: The methodology guides organisations through creating risk profiles for each asset, including potential threats, vulnerabilities,  and impact analyses.

Contextual Analysis: Risks are analysed within the context of the organisation’s operating environment, including business drivers, legal requirements,  and stakeholder concerns.

Practical and Actionable Output: The outcome of an OCTAVE Allegro assessment is a set of prioritised risks, along with recommendations for mitigating  actions that are practical and actionable within the organisation’s existing framework.

Multi-factor Authentication

Track Review Progress

Automated Inventory Tools

Advantages of OCTAVE Allegro

Simplified Process: The streamlined approach of OCTAVE Allegro makes it easier to implement, even for organisations with limited experience in formal risk management processes.

Focus on Critical Assets: By concentrating on what is most important to the organisation, OCTAVE Allegro ensures that resources are allocated effectively to protect key assets.

Flexibility: The methodology is adaptable to a wide range of organisations, regardless of size or industry. It can be tailored to the specific needs and constraints of the  organisation.

Cost-Effective: The simplified nature of OCTAVE Allegro reduces the time and effort required for a risk assessment, making it more cost-effective than  more complex methodologies.

Improved Decision-Making: By providing a clear understanding of risks and their potential impact, OCTAVE Allegro enhances decision-making, allowing organisations to prioritise actions based on risk.

Engagement of Stakeholders: The process encourages the involvement of key stakeholders, ensuring that the risk assessment reflects the concerns and insights of those most familiar with the assets and operations.

Action-Oriented: The methodology's focus on generating practical recommendations ensures that the assessment leads to tangible improvements in the organisation’s security posture.

In summary, OCTAVE Allegro is an efficient, flexible, and effective methodology for conducting information security risk assessments, particularly for organisations seeking a balance between thoroughness and simplicity.