Small & Medium Business Cyber Security Consulting

dReview of network, perimeter and endpoint security posture.

Network and endpoint security are two critical components of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. Network security involves protecting the integrity and confidentiality of data as it travels over a network, while endpoint security focuses on protecting individual devices such as laptops, desktops, and mobile devices.

1. Network Security:

Network security refers to the practices and technologies used to secure a computer network from unauthorized access or attack. Network security providers offer a range of products and services designed to help organizations protect their networks from a wide range of cyber threats.

2. Endpoint Security:

Endpoint security refers to the practices and technologies used to secure individual devices such as laptops, desktops, and mobile devices. Endpoint security providers offer a range of products and services designed to help organizations protect their endpoints from a wide range of cyber threats.

We have partnered with the following companies to provide a fully managed solution of network and endpoint security:

UTM Providers

1. Fortinet

2. Sophos

3. Palo Alto Networks

4. WatchGuard

5. Barracuda Networks

Endpoint ATP Providers:

1. Trend Micro

2. CrowdStrike

3. Carbon Black (now part of VMware)

4. SentinelOne

5. BitDefender

Review the risk posture and mitigation strategies.

Risk management consulting: involves assessing and identifying potential risks and threats to an organization's operations, data, and assets. This includes identifying vulnerabilities in an organization's infrastructure, evaluating potential threats from external actors or insiders, and developing risk management plans to mitigate or address these risks. Risk management consultants work with organizations to develop strategies for identifying and mitigating risks, evaluating the effectiveness of existing controls, and implementing new controls to prevent and manage risk.

Compliance consulting: involves assessing an organization's compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices. This includes evaluating an organization's policies and procedures, identifying areas where the organization may be out of compliance, and developing remediation plans to address any compliance gaps. Compliance consultants work with organizations to develop compliance programs that meet legal and regulatory requirements, establish governance structures to manage compliance, and implement monitoring and reporting mechanisms to ensure ongoing compliance.

Re-architecture to a Zero-trust posture and defense in depth.

Zero trust is an approach to security that assumes that no user, device, or application should be trusted by default, and that all access to resources should be explicitly authorized and authenticated. This requires strong authentication, granular access control, and continuous monitoring, among other features.

Re-architecting to a zero-trust posture and defense in depth involves implementing a comprehensive security strategy that assumes that all networks, systems, and users are potentially compromised. This approach involves the following steps:

1. Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment: The first step is to identify the risks and vulnerabilities in your current architecture. This involves conducting a thorough risk assessment that evaluates the security posture of your networks, systems, and applications.

2. Define security policies and controls: Based on the results of the risk assessment, develop a set of security policies and controls that address the identified risks and vulnerabilities. These policies and controls should be designed to enforce the principles of zero-trust and defense in depth, such as multi-factor authentication, least privilege access, and micro-segmentation.

3. Implement security technologies and tools: To enforce the security policies and controls, you will need to implement a range of security technologies and tools. These may include firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, data loss prevention tools, and endpoint protection software.

4. Implement network segmentation: Network segmentation is a key component of a zero-trust architecture, as it enables you to create isolated segments of your network that can be more easily secured. This involves creating separate network segments for different types of data, systems, and users, and implementing strict access controls and monitoring for each segment.

5. Monitor and manage security: To maintain a zero-trust posture and defense in depth, you must continuously monitor and manage your security infrastructure. This involves implementing security monitoring and event management tools to detect and respond to security incidents in real-time.

 Cloud infrastructure security audits. Cloud security audits  involve reviewing the client's cloud configuration, evaluating access controls and identity and access management, assessing data security and encryption, reviewing compliance with industry regulations and standards, and evaluating incident response and disaster recovery plans. 

The five steps of a Cloud security audit are as follows:

1. Planning: The auditor will work with the client to determine the scope of the audit, the objectives of the audit, and the specific cloud services and applications that will be audited.

2. Assessment: The auditor will gather information about the cloud environment, including the architecture, controls, policies, and procedures in place. They may also perform vulnerability scans and penetration testing to identify any weaknesses or vulnerabilities.

3. Analysis: The auditor will analyze the information gathered during the assessment phase to identify any gaps or deficiencies in the cloud environment, as well as any risks to the client's data and systems.

4. Reporting: The auditor will prepare a report summarizing their findings and recommendations. The report may include a list of identified vulnerabilities, recommended controls and procedures, and an overall assessment of the cloud environment's security posture.

5. Follow-up: The auditor may follow up with the client to ensure that any recommendations have been implemented and to verify that the cloud environment is now secure.

Critical business processes security review and business continuity planning.

A business process security audit is a type of security audit that focuses on the security of an organization's business processes. The objective of the audit is to identify potential vulnerabilities and risks within the organization's processes that could lead to security breaches, data loss, or other security incidents.

The process for conducting a business process security audit can vary, but typically involves the following steps:

1. Planning: The auditor will work with the client to determine the scope of the audit, the objectives of the audit, and the specific business processes that will be audited.

2. Assessment: The auditor will gather information about the organization's business processes, including the workflow, data flow, and technologies used to support the processes.

3. Analysis: The auditor will analyze the information gathered during the assessment phase to identify any gaps or deficiencies in the organization's processes, as well as any risks to the client's data and systems.

4. Reporting: The auditor will prepare a report summarizing their findings and recommendations. The report may include a list of identified vulnerabilities, recommended controls and procedures, and an overall assessment of the security posture of the organization's business processes.

5. Follow-up: The auditor may follow up with the client to ensure that any recommendations have been implemented and to verify that the organization's business processes are now secure.

On premise and cloud email security. 

Email and communications security refers to the measures taken to protect email and any form of electronic communication from unauthorized access, interception, and other security threats. These measures can be implemented both on-premises and in the cloud. We have partnered with various security providers that deliver a wide range of features depending on each customer's need.

On-premises email and communications security:

 typically involves deploying email security solutions such as firewalls, antivirus software, spam filters, and content filtering tools. These solutions help to protect against threats such as malware, spam, phishing attacks, and other forms of malicious email. Additionally, on-premises solutions can be configured to block unauthorized access to email systems, and to ensure that sensitive data is not transmitted in plaintext.

In the cloud, email and communications security:

 Can be implemented through cloud-based email security solutions. These solutions are typically hosted by a third-party provider and provide similar protections as on-premises solutions, including malware and spam filtering, content filtering, and protection against phishing attacks. Additionally, cloud-based email security solutions may also include encryption capabilities to protect against the interception of sensitive data during transmission.

We have partnered with the following providers to bring you cutting-edge email and communication  security solutions, to protect your end users and networks:

1. Proofpoint: Proofpoint provides a range of email security solutions, including email encryption, phishing protection, and email archiving.

2. Mimecast: Mimecast offers a suite of email security solutions that includes email security, archiving, and continuity.

3. Barracuda Email Security Gateway: Barracuda Email Security Gateway is a cloud-based email security solution that provides protection against spam, viruses, and other email-based threats. It includes features such as anti-malware, anti-phishing, and encryption capabilities. It also provides real-time threat intelligence and reporting, and integrates with other Barracuda security products.

4. Abnormal Security: uses AI and machine learning to provide email security solutions. Their AI technology is designed to detect and prevent email-based threats such as phishing, social engineering, and business email compromise (BEC) attacks.

Infrastructure vulnerability testing and monitoring :

The goal of penetration testing is to identify vulnerabilities in the target system or application, which can then be addressed and remediated to improve overall security posture.

The pen testers will use a variety of tools and techniques to probe the system, including scanning for open ports and services, attempting to exploit known vulnerabilities, and using social engineering techniques to gain access.

The cost of penetration testing can vary depending on several factors, including the complexity of the target system or application, the depth and duration of the testing, and the level of reporting and remediation support provided. On average, a basic penetration testing engagement for a small business with a single web application or network can cost around $3,000 to $5,000.  

Review organization identity management and access control and it policies or implement one from  the ground up with the various features as needed.

Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a system of policies, procedures, and technologies used to manage digital identities and control access to information and resources within an organization. An IAM system enables organizations to manage user access to sensitive information, applications, and systems by ensuring that only authorized individuals are granted access.

IAM systems typically include several core components, including:

1. Authentication: The process of verifying the identity of a user or device attempting to access a system or resource.

2. Authorization: The process of granting or denying access to specific resources based on an individual's identity and assigned permissions.

3. User Provisioning: The process of creating and managing user accounts and access permissions across various systems and applications.

4. Single Sign-On (SSO): A mechanism that allows users to authenticate once and gain access to multiple systems and applications without having to re-enter their login credentials.

Security awareness training for end users. We have partnerd with the following companies the provide up to date exreal world training to enhance the security posture of any company through continuse end-user training and simulation. We have brokered a cost effective training package with each of the companies listed below in the range of $10 to $30 per user/year.

KnowBe4: KnowBe4 is a security awareness training and simulated phishing platform that provides training and educational resources for employees to help them identify and respond to security threats. Their platform includes a range of customizable training modules, phishing simulations, and a range of other resources to improve security awareness. 

Infosec: Infosec is a security awareness training and phishing simulation platform that provides a range of training resources and assessment tools to help small to medium-sized businesses improve their security posture. Their platform includes a range of training modules, customizable phishing simulations, and a range of other resources to improve security awareness.

1. Inspired eLearning: Inspired eLearning is a security awareness training and simulated phishing platform that provides a range of training resources and assessments to help small to medium-sized businesses improve their security posture. Their platform includes a range of training modules, customizable phishing simulations, and a range of other resources to improve security awareness.

2. Wombat Security: Wombat Security is a security awareness training and simulated phishing platform that provides training and educational resources for employees to help them identify and respond to security threats. Their platform includes a range of customizable training modules, phishing simulations, and a range of other resources to improve security awareness.