Cyber Security

Not if, but when. Cyber threats are getting more frequent and more sophisticated. Is your business protected?

Cyber security consulting

Strengthen your defences

From comprehensive security assessments to proactive threat intelligence and incident response, our dedicated team of experts delivers industry-leading security solutions. 

Concerned about the current state of your cybersecurity?

Gain clarity and enhance your security posture, starting with our comprehensive security assessments.

Virtual CISO Advisory

Our Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services offer a strategic edge, leveraging deep knowledge and experience to enhance your cybersecurity program. Gain the benefits of strategic leadership without the overhead of a full-time executive, adapting to evolving security needs with flexibility.

  • Leverage the deep knowledge and experience of a vCISO to guide and enhance your cybersecurity program. 
  • Gain strategic cybersecurity leadership without the expense of a full-time executive, optimising costs for your organisation. 
  • Adapt to changing security needs with the flexibility of a vCISO, scaling services based on your business requirements. 
  • Benefit from an objective viewpoint, as a vCISO brings an external, unbiased perspective to your cybersecurity strategy. 
  • Mitigate risks effectively with the strategic risk management insights provided by your vCISO. 
  • Safeguard your organisation’s reputation by implementing robust cybersecurity measures under the guidance of an experienced vCISO.
vCISO cyber security expertise

Comprehensive Cyber Security services

  • Cyber security maturity assessment. 
  • Essential Eight, ISO and Zero Trust assessments. 
  • Network infrastructure and system configurations. 
  • Align with security industry standards provided by the Centre of Internet Security (CIS), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and hardware / software vendors. 
  • Review encryption protocols and access controls. 
  • Review employee security risk and awareness.
  • Establish continuous monitoring of network traffic, system logs, and security events. 
  • Develop incident response plans and automation. 
  • Implement processes and tools to scan and assess vulnerabilities in systems, applications, and network infrastructure. 
  • Design and implement application whitelisting measures. 
  • Implement managed hardware and software hardening measures and security best practices.  
  • Develop and implement privileged access management solutions. 
  • Perform backups of important data, to ensure availability and integrity. 
  • Conduct vulnerability scans. 
  • Patch and update applications and operating systems.
  • Design and deploy a Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) solution tailored to your specific network architecture and security needs. 
  • Configure and optimise the NGFW policies and rules based on your security policies, industry best practices, and regulatory compliance requirements. 
  • Integrate the NGFW with other security components, such as intrusion detection systems (IDS), security information and event management (SIEM) systems, and endpoint protection platforms. 
  • Monitor and analyse network traffic, security logs, and threat intelligence feeds. 
  • Undertake regular updates, patches, and firmware upgrades.
  • Implement AI and ML-based security solutions, such as behaviour analytics, anomaly detection, and predictive threat intelligence. 
  • Integrate AI and ML technologies with existing security systems, such as SIEM platforms, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and endpoint protection solutions.
  • Train and fine-tune AI and ML models using real-time security data.  
  • Implement AI-driven security monitoring and event correlation. 
  • Undertake regular updates, model retraining, and performance optimisation.
  • Identify critical systems and processes that require application whitelisting for enhanced security. 
  • Develop an application whitelisting policy and strategy. 
  • Implement application whitelisting controls on endpoints, servers, and critical infrastructure. 
  • Monitor and update the application whitelist, incorporating changes to approved applications, software versions, and trusted publishers. 
  • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments. 
  • Design and implement secure network architectures. 
  • Develop tailored security frameworks and standards. 
  • Integrate security controls into existing infrastructure, applications, and workflows. 
  • Design and implement secure identity and access management (IAM) solutions. 
  • Implement data protection strategies, e.g.: encryption, data classification, and data loss prevention.
  • Evaluate compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards. 
  • Audit security controls, policies, and procedures. 
  • Develop and implement risk management frameworks and mitigation strategies. 
  • Identify applicable privacy regulations and implement privacy programs. 
  • Assess the security posture of third-party vendors and partners to ensure they meet your security and compliance standards. 
  • Analyse your network infrastructure and application vulnerabilities to identify potential targets for DDoS attacks, web application vulnerabilities, and bot scraping activities. 
  • Implement DDoS mitigation solutions, such as traffic filtering, rate limiting, and IP reputation management.
  • Detect and mitigate DDoS attacks in real-time. 
  • Deploy a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to protect your applications from common web-based attacks, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and remote file inclusion. 
  • Set-up real time monitoring of network traffic, application logs, and security events to detect and respond to potential malicious activity. 
  • Design and implement a Zero Trust network model that includes strict access controls, continuous authentication, and encryption across all network segments. 
  • Deploy network segmentation strategies to divide your network into smaller, more secure zones and enforce granular access controls.  
  • Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA). 
  • Deploy advanced monitoring and threat detection systems. 
  • Assess your cloud infrastructure and endpoints to identify potential vulnerabilities and risks. 
  • Design and implement secure cloud configurations, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and data encryption. 
  • Implement endpoint security measures such as antivirus, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint encryption. 
  • Configure and manage WAF, data loss prevention (DLP), and network traffic monitoring. 
  • Set up real-time monitoring and incident response services for cloud and endpoint security. 
  • Implement end-to-end security solutions tailored to Microsoft environments for comprehensive protection utilising Microsoft 365 subscriptions. 
  • Incorporate Microsoft Defender for unparalleled endpoint protection, guarding against malware and advanced threats. Experience real-time threat detection and swift response capabilities. 
  • Seamlessly adopt Defender for Cloud’s cloud-native security solutions, fortifying your cloud infrastructure by integrating a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) and Data Leak Prevention (DLP) for an added layer of protection to all Cloud Applications. 
  • Empower your organisation with advanced threat hunting backed by Microsoft Sentinel, an intelligent Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution. 
  • Ensure secure access controls and implement advanced authentication strategies for robust identity management with Microsoft Entra ID. 
  • Effortlessly manage devices and applications with Microsoft Intune, a unified endpoint management solution, integrated with Defender for a holistic approach to endpoint security. 
  • Achieve unified data management, enhanced data visibility, and maintain compliance across the organisation, with Microsoft Purview. 
  • Supporting your organisation in navigating the challenges around security and privacy for Microsoft Copilot. 
Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)

Benefit from a strategic and adaptive approach to cybersecurity leadership.

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