Capabilities and Services

Founded in 2007, Watermark Risk Management International is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing comprehensive, mission-ready security and risk management solutions. With decades of experience and a team of seasoned professionals, Watermark specializes in helping government, private-sector, and public-private partnership clients identify, assess, and mitigate threats. We go beyond standard risk assessments to provide expert strategy, compliance, and systems engineering support that ensures your organization's resilience and security against complex, evolving challenges.

Our approach is defined by our commitment to excellence and a culture founded on integrity, communication, and a focus on mission-critical results. Partner with Watermark to navigate today's complex security landscape with confidence.

Watermark’s Core Services include:

  • Expert Analysis and Strategy

    We provide in-depth threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments to provide strategic planning for security and comprehensive risk mitigation strategies.

  • Full-Spectrum Security Service

    Our team provides a wide range of security services, covering everything from physical and personnel security to biosecurity, nuclear security, and information assurance.

  • Specialized Expertise

    We leverage extensive experience in high-stakes areas, including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) defense, countering weapons of mass destruction (CWMD) strategies, and read team testing.

  • Training and Support

    We design and conduct tailored education, training, and exercise programs to enhance your team’s and organization’s capabilities, competencies and effectiveness.

  • Government Program Support

    As a trusted partner for federal, state, and local governments, we offer expert program management, acquisition support, and on-site staff for agencies such as the Department of Defense, Space Force, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Capabilities and Services

  • Watermark is first and foremost and national security company. The foundation of our core focus is security program management and assisting organizations establishing and maintaining efficient and effective security programs. Our approach blends meeting regulatory requirements while implementing risk-based strategies to mitigate relevant risk. Throughout our history we’ve assisted clients with addressing critical risk by providing the results of detailed risk analyses to make informed decisions impacting operations, investments, and risk acceptance decisions.  Our services include:   

    • Assessing Asset Criticality, Consequence, Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risks

    • Risk Mitigation Strategy and Countermeasures Development

    • Designing and Conducting Exercises and Training

    • Physical, Industrial, Information, and Personnel Security Program Management

    • Physical Security Red Team Testing

    • Biosafety and Biosecurity Program Development and Management

    • Enterprise-level Security Program Plans

    • Physical Security System Design Specifications

    • Law Enforcement Administration

    • Antiterrorism and Force Protection Program Development and Management

    • Security Administration

  • We craft top-notch training and education programs that make a real impact relevant to the needs of our client’s. Our team at Watermark boasts advanced degrees and extensive experience in education and training. Many of us have served as faculty at major colleges and universities, developing and delivering training programs on a wide range of topics, from active shooter response to crisis leadership to delivering degree-awarding programs in risk management. We're committed to sharing knowledge and understanding today's security landscape. Whether it's basic or advanced training, we tailor our solutions to meet academic and training needs. From traditional classroom settings to cutting-edge e-learning platforms, our experts employ effective methodologies to achieve high-value teaching outcomes. Our education and training services include:

    • Instructional Systems Design (ISD)

    • E-Learning and Asynchronous Training

    • Curriculum Assessment and Development

    • Training Needs Analysis

    • Security Program Training

    • Exercise Design, Planning, and Training

    • Analytical Risk Management Training

    • Biosecurity Training and Education

    • Incident Response

    • Security Risk Management Assessment

    • Applying Security in Federal and DoD Settings

    • Leadership in Security

    • Security Integration in DoD Programs

    • Understanding Adversaries and Threats

    • Budgeting and Financial Management for Security Programs

    • Human Resource Management in Security

    • Effective Communication in Security

    • Cybersecurity Oversight and Information System Security

  • Our team provides comprehensive support in the development, implementation, and management of organizational Emergency Management programs designed to enhance preparedness and resilience across all hazards. We assist agencies and organizations in building scalable and sustainable programs by:

    • Developing and updating Emergency Response Plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and program guidelines aligned with federal, state, and local requirements as well as recognized industry best practices.

    • Conducting risk assessments, hazard identification, and vulnerability analyses to identify potential threats and prioritize mitigation measures.

    • Facilitating training, drills, and exercises that strengthen preparedness and ensure effective response coordination and communication during incidents. ·

    • Supporting program evaluation and continuous improvement, ensuring emergency management activities are measurable, compliant, and responsive to organizational needs.

    Our personnel’s expertise in program design and management results in effective, mission-ready emergency management programs that improve response capabilities, enable sustained recovery operations, and optimize resource coordination across all levels of an organization. Our services include:

    • Emergency Management Program Development and Implementation

    • Risk and Vulnerability Assessments

    • Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning

    • Emergency Response and Recovery Planning

    • Training, Drills, and Exercises

  • Watermark is a leader in the realm of countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), boasting a rich history of excellence and expertise. With a deep-rooted commitment to national security, Watermark has successfully supported the Department of Homeland Security's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (DHS CWMD) office and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) tackling some of the most intricate and formidable challenges faced by our Nation. Watermark's robust portfolio includes the development and implementation of cutting-edge strategies, technologies, and operational solutions designed to detect, prevent, and mitigate the threats posed by nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons. This extensive experience positions Watermark as a trusted partner, capable of delivering comprehensive risk management and counter-WMD capabilities that safeguard both civilian and military entities.  Our CWMD services include:

    • Program Management

    • Acquisition Support

    • Research and Development

    • Systems Engineering

    • Training and Exercise Development

    • Requirements Analysis

  • Watermark’s history of providing comprehensive security and risk management solutions has grown along with industry challenges. With decades of experience serving government and commercial clients, Watermark has established itself as a trusted partner in information assurance, cybersecurity, and navigating the complexities of the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Watermark tackles the complex and dynamic landscape of cybersecurity by providing expert analysis and planning. The company’s veteran team helps organizations define and implement response plans for a range of cyber threats. Our solutions integrate into existing operations, ensuring robust and resilient protection. Watermark guides organizations through the RMF process through a structured and flexible process for managing security and privacy risks. Watermark’s expertise ensures clients achieve and maintain compliance, manage risk effectively, and make informed decisions about resource allocation and control implementation. This helps link enterprise-wide risk management processes to system-level security, establishing clear accountability. Our IT and Cybersecurity Services include:

    • Risk Management Framework

    • Information Assurance

    • Net Sys/Admin

    • DevOps and Software Engineering

    • SecDevOps