CRM Solutions Services
Digital Product · Version 1.0
Security Solution Evaluation Framework™

Make Cybersecurity Technology Decisions with Evidence, Not Assumptions.

A vendor-neutral evaluation framework for structured, evidence-based cybersecurity technology selection — from requirements definition and Proof-of-Concept testing to technical scoring and procurement decision support.

Standalone Excel-based security solution evaluation toolkit. No SaaS. No consulting required.

Built for Security Engineers, Security Leaders, IT Managers and Consultants.

View Licensing & Pricing Explore What's Included
7 Technology Frameworks Executive Scorecard Evidence Register PoC Reporting
Professional Evaluation Toolkit
Technology categories 7
Evaluation approach Vendor-neutral
Delivery Digital download
Commercial model One-time purchase
Product Walkthrough

See SEF in Action.

See how Security Solution Evaluation Framework™ takes you from structured evaluation criteria and PoC testing to evidence, technical scoring and decision support.

1 min 54 sec · Product walkthrough
What You Get at the End

A Decision-Ready Evaluation Package.

SEF turns technical testing into a structured set of outputs that can be reviewed, compared and used to support a final cybersecurity technology decision.

Technical Scores

Comparable scoring across vendors and evaluated technologies.

Identified Gaps

Clear visibility into unmet requirements, limitations and critical gaps.

Evidence Register

Documented test results, observations and supporting evidence from the PoC.

PoC Report

A structured summary suitable for technical, management and procurement review.

Why Structured Evaluation Matters

Security Evaluations Should Be Comparable.

Enterprise cybersecurity selection often involves multiple vendors, different technical claims, complex PoC testing and input from several stakeholders. Without a consistent methodology, requirements can change, evidence becomes fragmented and final decisions become difficult to justify.

Consistent Requirements

Evaluate competing solutions against the same predefined technical criteria.

Evidence-Based Testing

Record results, supporting evidence, limitations and observations throughout the PoC.

Defensible Decisions

Transform technical findings into structured scoring and decision-ready reporting.

More Than a Vendor Questionnaire

Validate Capabilities Instead of Accepting Claims.

Traditional vendor questionnaires mainly capture what a supplier says a product can do. SEF adds structured testing, evidence capture and scoring so capabilities can be validated before a final decision is made.

01 Ask Define the requirement or capability to be evaluated.
02 Test Validate the capability during a structured PoC.
03 Capture Evidence Record results, observations and supporting proof.
04 Score Evaluate results using a consistent scoring model.
05 Decide Use the findings to support the final technology decision.
What's Included

One Toolkit. Seven Cybersecurity Technology Categories.

01
Next-Generation Firewall Structured PoC requirements for enterprise NGFW technologies.
02
On-Premises Web Application Firewall Evaluation methodology for enterprise WAF platforms.
03
EDR/XDR Endpoint detection, prevention, investigation and response evaluation.
04
Vulnerability Management Discovery, assessment, prioritization and remediation evaluation.
05
Network Detection & Response Network visibility, behavioural analytics, detection and response testing.
06
SIEM Structured evaluation of enterprise security information and event management.
07
Enterprise Browser Security Browser-layer security, data protection, access and governance evaluation.

Security Solution Evaluation Scorecard v1.7

A unified Excel-based evaluation environment covering PoC setup, vendor configuration, evidence tracking, weighted technical scoring, Critical Gaps, Executive Summary and customer-facing PoC reporting.

Evaluation Workflow

From Requirements to Decision.

01 Define Requirements Establish evaluation criteria before vendor testing begins.
02 Run the PoC Test competing technologies using a consistent methodology.
03 Capture Evidence Document results, observations, dependencies and limitations.
04 Score & Compare Evaluate results using a common technical scoring model.
05 Support the Decision Present findings for technical, management and procurement review.
Designed for Cross-Functional Decisions

Built for Everyone Involved in Technology Selection.

Security Engineers & Architects

Run structured evaluations without creating an entire PoC methodology from scratch.

Security Leadership

Create greater consistency, traceability and transparency around technical selection.

IT Procurement & Sourcing

Support comparable vendor evaluations with documented requirements and evidence.

Cybersecurity Consultants

Apply a repeatable methodology across permitted customer evaluation engagements.

Licensing & Pricing

Choose the License That Fits Your Use Case.

All licenses are one-time purchases and are governed by the Security Solution Evaluation Framework™ License Agreement.

Professional

Professional License

€149 one-time

For one named professional using the framework for internal professional evaluations.

  • 1 named user
  • Complete SEF v1.0 package
  • Internal professional use
  • Perpetual license
Choose License
Most Popular

Consultant License

€349 one-time

For one named consultant using the framework in permitted client evaluation engagements.

  • 1 named consultant
  • Complete SEF v1.0 package
  • Permitted client PoC use
  • Completed client deliverables
Choose License
Company

Company License

€699 one-time

For one legal entity using the framework across its internal cybersecurity evaluation activities.

  • Up to 10 authorized users
  • Complete SEF v1.0 package
  • Internal organizational use
  • Perpetual license
Choose License
Product Delivery

A Standalone Digital Product.

Security Solution Evaluation Framework™ is a pre-built professional digital toolkit delivered electronically after purchase. The package contains evaluation frameworks, scorecards, guidance, reporting resources and licensing documentation.

No consulting, implementation, customization, training or other professional services are included in or required to fulfil the purchase.

Bring Structure to Your Next Cybersecurity Technology Evaluation.

Start with predefined requirements. Test consistently. Capture evidence. Compare objectively. Make the final decision easier to defend.

Security Solution Evaluation Framework™ v1.0 · Starting from €149