IT Security
In emerging digital era securing your domains like network, compute, storage, applications, operations, access management, communications and data transfer channels are crucial. Cyber-attacks and threats should be dealt feasibly to ensure data security and protection to the IT Systems and environment. In current era virtual systems and work culture is adopted upfront by the people in various sectors and not just IT industry. Managing data and providing proven frameworks to secure the information over transformation channels and curing the cyber-attacks is a major task. Security depends on its weakest link, which is why it is important to protect the IT environment at multiple levels.
Network Security
In information technology, network security is the act of maintaining the integrity of a computer network and the data within it. A network is comprised of any number and variety of interconnected devices. Network security is important because it keeps sensitive data safe from cyber-attacks and ensures that the network is usable and can be trusted.
Network security management may involve a wide variety of security tools, for both hardware and software. Security becomes more important as networks become more complex, and enterprises become more reliant on their networks and data to conduct business. Methods for enforcing security should strive to evolve as networks and attack methods evolve, and aim to prevent breaches by limiting risk on the network. No matter the specific method or enterprise security strategy, security is usually framed as everyone’s responsibility, because every user on the network represents a possible vulnerability in that network. Network systems of any organization is one of the three pillars. To reduce the threat landscape it is critical to have all the network assets are securely configured, monitored, and maintained and managed so that security risks arising out of network systems are reasonably mitigated to an acceptable level.
Physical and Environmental Security
Information security depends on the security and management of the physical and environmental space in which computer systems operate. Physical and environmental threat landscape is changing as ever due to introduction of IOT, Drones, Robots, Terrorism, Natural Calamities, and rapidly changing environmental conditions and global warming. To protect the business organization and business assets from the known and unknown threats, it is critical to take appropriate security measures at appropriate times proactively. Physical security risks include risk of theft, service interruption, physical damage, compromised system integrity and unauthorized disclosure of information. Interruptions to business can manifest due to loss of power, services, telecommunications connectivity and water supply, etc.
Operations Security (OpSec)
OpSec is a security and risk management process and strategy that classifies information assets, then determines what is required to protect sensitive information and prevent it from getting into the wrong hands. To ensure the IT systems, resources, and applications are available to right people at right time is vital for the ongoing of the business operations. Basic hygiene of security operations such as patching, backup and restore, log analysis and remediation, harmful code, IT infrastructure hardening need to be in place and reviewed regularly to ensure its applicability. Cyber attackers are becoming smarter. The range of threats that organizations face is getting bigger and broader. Malicious actors are targeting all types of devices, applications, networks and users. They are introducing new tactics and techniques designed to confuse potential victims, while slipping in by the back door.
Human Resource Security
Humans are most critical asset of any organization. Businesses can make or break by actions taken by its human resource pools working within different business functions of the organization. It is critical security control to have appropriate employee on-boarding and off-boarding processes are established and followed. Separation of duties are defined and access granted to various IT and business resources as per justified and approved business needs.
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a framework of business processes, policies and technologies that facilitates the management of electronic or digital identities. With an IAM framework in place, information technology (IT) managers can control user access to critical information within their organizations. Systems used for IAM include single sign-on systems, two-factor authentication, multifactor authentication and privileged access management. These technologies also provide the ability to securely store identity and profile data as well as data governance functions to ensure that only data that is necessary and relevant is shared. Provision of identities and access management lifecycle end to end to ensure right resources have right access to right resources. To have policy, standard, process, and procedure in place and its ongoing management is critical aspect of IAM for success of IAM program to secure critical business assets being compromised.
Communications Security (ComSec)
ComSec is the prevention of unauthorized access to traffic over network communications and tele-communications, or to any written information that is transmitted or transferred. Security hardening and preventive and detective controls are important to be able to protect the internal , external, and internet facing network devices that includes routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, etc. Communications security also includes the VoIP and other voice and video calling and collaborating network devices and infrastructure. Not understanding the different areas and security levels of network devices, operating systems, hardware, protocols, and applications can cause security vulnerabilities that can affect the environment as a whole.
Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery (BCPDR)
In the event of unforeseen circumstances where ongoing business operations are not possible, the business critical resources including people, IT, applications, customer support, etc. are required to be made available for the survival and sustenance of the business. Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Disaster Recovery (DR) or Resiliency Services program is a must in the competitive business environment. The BCP should state the essential functions of the business, identify which systems and processes must be sustained, and detail how to maintain them. It should take into account any possible business disruption. With risks ranging from cyberattacks to natural disasters to human error, it is vital for an organization to have a business continuity plan to preserve its health and reputation. A proper BCP and DR decreases the chance of a costly outage.
Application Security (AppSec)
Application security is the use of software, hardware, and procedural methods to protect applications from internal and external threats. Various business applications are used to communicate and interact with internal and external customers. Applications can be hosted locally, on the Internet, or in the Cloud. Users and application developers are human resources, so they are prone to errors when using applications or coding. Known application vulnerabilities exist in most applications. We need to ensure that secure coding techniques and frameworks and infrastructure security are used to develop applications and apply fixes and updates when vulnerabilities are discovered. We provide application security services that suits your requirements. Our services can include secure coding practices training to the developers, software code testing, application testing in live environment using application security frameworks and proven methods and techniques. Application security can be enhanced by rigorously defining enterprise assets, identifying what each application does (or will do) with respect to these assets, creating a security profile for each application, identifying and prioritizing potential threats and documenting adverse events and the actions taken in each case to secure.
Data Security and Cryptography
Data Security and Cryptography refers to the process of protecting data from unauthorized access and data corruption throughout its lifecycle. Data security includes data encryption, hashing, tokenization, and key management practices that protect data across all applications and platforms. Data is the main business driver for most of the businesses worldwide in the Glocal (Global+Local) competitive market. Data breaches can lead businesses to shut-down its operations due to heavy penalties involved for not safeguarding data such as GDPR regulation. Other regulatory requirements mandates to take reasonable security measures that can be measured and proved to the authorities. Thus the data security while data in process, transit, at rest, backup, retrieval, and disposal is key part of the overall data security program. Management of cryptographic keys throughout its lifecycle including generation of keys, storing, archiving, retrieving, distributing, retiring, and destroying is part of the overall cryptography requirements. Protection of keys from its unauthorized usage, modification, loss, etc. critical for the protection data in process, transit, and storage. The security of the infrastructure that is used for cryptography is also a critical part of security.
Cyber Security
Cyber Security is the protection of internet-connected systems such as hardware, software and data from cyberthreats. The practice is used by individuals and enterprises to protect against unauthorized access to data centers and other computerized systems. A strong cyber security strategy can provide a good security posture against malicious attacks designed to access, alter, delete, destroy or extort an organization’s or user’s systems and sensitive data. Cyber security is also helpful in preventing attacks that aim to disable or disrupt a system’s or device’s operations. Apart from technology in place and management process controls, human resources are the one of the major contributors towards the beaches that took place worldwide. There are multiple reasons to it however the cyber security knowledge and awareness is a key concern. Despite the fundamental security measures put in place with the use of technology, process, and policies; security breaches do occur. We can perform the detailed assessment to identify the gaps and be an advisory role and can assist end-to-end implementations.
VAPT
Because security vulnerabilities can enable hackers to access IT systems and applications, it is essential for enterprises to identify and remediate weaknesses before they can be exploited. A comprehensive vulnerability assessment, along with a management program, can help companies improve the security of their systems. To be sure that the various security controls in place are working and to discover the loopholes that are present in the environment, Vulnerability Assessment (VA) and Penetration Testing (PT) is important. We can strengthen the controls in place or change or modify if the existing security controls are ineffective or remove the controls if those are no more relevant. To have visibility over the entire environments’ exposure, routine vulnerability assessment and penetration testing at frequent and regular intervals is a key to a secured business environment. A vulnerability assessment is the process of defining, identifying, classifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities in computer systems, applications and network infrastructures. Vulnerability assessments also provide the organization doing the assessment with the necessary knowledge, awareness and risk backgrounds to understand and react to the threats to its environment. A vulnerability assessment and penetration testing process is intended to identify threats and the risks they pose.
Digital Forensics
Digital Forensics is the application of investigation and analysis techniques to gather and preserve evidence from a particular computing device in a way that is suitable for presentation in a court of law. The goal of computer forensics is to perform a structured investigation and maintain a documented chain of evidence to find out exactly what happened on a computing device and who was responsible for it. No matter how secured your business environment is, incidents are going to take place that require investigation beyond usual set processes and procedures. To discover and get the technical details and sequence of events to be presented and applicable in court of law, we will assist by engaging right resources from technology, business, and legal and regulatory experts. Businesses often use a multilayered data management, data governance and network security strategy to keep proprietary information secure. Having data that’s well managed and safe can help streamline the forensic process should that data ever come under investigation.
Security Assessments and Certifications
Security is a moving target that requires constant revision, and, because of this, the hardest part of implementation is simply getting started. However, even taking small steps will improve an organization’s posture and make it easier to proceed with further changes keeping security at a focus as any other business function. We can provide you various internal and external audit services for ISMS, PCI-DSS, SOX, CSS, GDPR, HIPPA, TISAX, etc. We can help you achieve the international certifications such as ISO Standards, PCI-DSS, HIPPA, SOX, TISAX, GDPR, Cloud Security Standards, etc. Security Frameworks provide step-by-step instructions and best practices for risk mitigation, such as developing security awareness training programs, preventing email-based attacks, and protecting servers and web services. There are multiple cyber security industry standards to choose from. Popular frameworks include the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework; CIS Controls; and ISO frameworks.
Security Training and Staffing
You can avail best in class trainings and awareness programs in the areas of technology, business leadership, employee engagement, international certifications in security, etc. Security awareness training is a formal process for educating employees about information security, data security, and cyber security practices at work. A good security awareness program should educate employees about corporate policies and procedures for working with information technology. Employees should receive information about who to contact if they discover a security threat and be taught that data as a valuable corporate asset. Regular training is particularly necessary in organizations with high turnover rates and those that rely heavily on contract or temporary staff. And confirming how well the awareness program is working is to look for a downward trend in the number of incidents over time. We provide experienced and trained security staff on contract basis as well as we develop your security staff by providing specific trainings and certifications.