Who is Damian Walters & Associates, LLC?
Damian Walters & Associates, LLC (DWA) is a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) specializing in IT audits, assessments, and test of controls; vulnerability assessing and penetration testing; and information security officer consulting for financial institutions and other organizations that handle sensitive data. With more than 75 years of combined IT experience and over 500 audits and assessments completed, our team brings deep expertise in cybersecurity, compliance, and IT risk management.
Since its founding in 1994, DWA has grown to become the leading independent IT auditor, assessor, and tester for credit unions in Michigan, serving over 75 credit unions, banks, and other organizations. Today, as a partner of CU*Answers, we are expanding our services across the Upper Midwest and beyond—helping financial institutions strengthen security, protect members, and stay ahead of evolving threats
How is Damian Walters & Associates LLC, Related to CU*Answers?
Damian Walters & Associates, LLC (DWA) is a proud partner of CU*Answers, working together to provide organizations with a complete package of cybersecurity services. While the CU*Answers AdvantageCIO team delivers IT risk assessments, compliance planning and Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery services; DWA brings deep technical expertise in IT audits, assessments, and tests of controls.
Through this partnership, CU*Answers holds a small ownership stake in DWA — designed solely to extend exclusive discounts to network organizations — while maintaining a clear separation of services. Together, we help organizations strengthen defenses, meet regulatory requirements, and prepare for the future.
What to Expect During an Assessment
Damian Walters & Associates, LLC offers four distinct services for CU*Answers clients, each designed to give your credit union the clarity it needs to stay secure and compliant:
- Audits, Assessments, and Test of Controls (AAT) – A thorough review of IT policies, procedures, and a test of controls to measure compliance and readiness against federal and state regulations and industry best practices. Includes vulnerability assessing and penetration testing.
- Vulnerability Assessing Services (VAS) – A regularly conducted technical scan of your IT environment, both internal and / or external, to uncover weaknesses and exposures in your security posture.
- Vulnerability Assessing and Penetration Testing Engagements (VAE-PTE) – A technical scan of your IT environment, and real-world attack simulations to show how vulnerabilities could be exploited, giving you actionable, prioritized insights.
- Information Security Officer Consulting (vISO) – We serve as your Virtual Information Security Officer, governing your Information Security Program by evaluating and updating policies, facilitating risk assessments, overseeing audits and testing, preparing for and responding to regulatory exams, and/or acting as your primary point of contact for cybersecurity and compliance matters – delivering senior-level expertise at a fraction of the cost of a full-time ISO/CISO.
What sets DWA apart is not just our technical expertise, but our partnership approach. We work directly with your team throughout the process and provide a clear exit meeting tailored for both management and your Board of Directors — easy to understand, actionable, and ready to support decision-making.
With DWA, you don’t just get results — you gain a trusted partner who helps you translate complex cybersecurity findings into a plan your entire leadership team can stand behind.
Engagement Deliverables
With each engagement, Damian Walters & Associates, LLC (DWA) provides formal and comprehensive deliverables: detail and summary reports, evidence files, regulatory guidance, industry best practices, and more.
To receive a sample copy of our deliverables, please contact us at your convenience.
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