Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Achieve greater visibility and control of sensitive information
Implement Appropriate and Effective Controls
As losses from cybercrime have grown, regulators have gradually introduced more stringent regulations governing the use of information. A whole host of industry specific and industry wide frameworks exist, designed to standardise how sensitive data is stored, shared and processed. In some instances, adherence to these rules is not an option, forcing organisations to put in place governance regimes and demonstrate they are compliant. In other cases, the adoption of a framework is considered best practice and strongly recommended, helping to show an organisation’s commitment to information security – vital when dealing with the fallout from a costly breach. Whether you are looking to establish a full-blown compliance program, either to raise the information security bar internally or to meet external industry frameworks, or your concern is simply to put fundamental practices in place, our services can help you on your GRC journey.
Compliance Standards
Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) cater to the particular needs of an organisation. Our team can help you build an ISMS from the ground up, or act in an advisory capacity and provide guidance if an existing ISMS is to be updated. For compliance projects, where the purpose is to achieve certification following assessment or auditing, or from a best practices implementation perspective, we can provide as little or as much input as required. Our team can augment your internal resources or we can take ownership of the entire project. Whatever model is deemed appropriate, our team will work closely with you to ensure the cogs turn smoothly and there is full readiness for a certification assessment and successful project completion. We can advise regarding a host of industry standards such as ISO 27001, HIPAA and PCI DSS.
Cyber Essentials
The UK government backed Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus are schemes designed to help companies achieve a basic level of cyber hygiene. The focus in these schemes is squarely on putting fundamental controls in place across five areas covering firewalls, configuration, user access, malware protection and update management. If this is something you are considering implementing, we can help you understand the scope of Cyber Essentials, how the requirements map to your organisation and how you can set about meeting these requirements. Our team will provide the necessary support and practical guidance so that you can meet, or exceed, the controls outlined in Cyber Essentials. All within the shortest time frame possible and with a minimum of fuss.
Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) cater to the particular needs of an organisation. Our team can help you build an ISMS from the ground up, or act in an advisory capacity and provide guidance if an existing ISMS is to be updated. For compliance projects, where the purpose is to achieve certification following assessment or auditing, or from a best practices implementation perspective, we can provide as little or as much input as required. Our team can augment your internal resources or we can take ownership of the entire project. Whatever model is deemed appropriate, our team will work closely with you to ensure the cogs turn smoothly and there is full readiness for a certification assessment and successful project completion. We can advise regarding a host of industry standards such as ISO 27001, HIPAA and PCI DSS.
The UK government backed Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus are schemes designed to help companies achieve a basic level of cyber hygiene. The focus in these schemes is squarely on putting fundamental controls in place across five areas covering firewalls, configuration, user access, malware protection and update management. If this is something you are considering implementing, we can help you understand the scope of Cyber Essentials, how the requirements map to your organisation and how you can set about meeting these requirements. Our team will provide the necessary support and practical guidance so that you can meet, or exceed, the controls outlined in Cyber Essentials. All within the shortest time frame possible and with a minimum of fuss.
Our Methodology
Achieving and maintaining compliance can be a daunting task. But, with the right security partner, that doesn’t have to be so. Our GRC team can help you take a step-by-step approach
- Understand compliance objectives and motivations.
- Set project goals and expectations.
- Identify areas of risk data that falls within scope and relevant stakeholders and systems.
- Prioritise based on criticality and risk profile.
- Analyse existing controls and programs.
- Map external framework requirements to specific environment across all target areas.
- Identify gaps to desired controls and processes.
- Define document and establish controls and policies.
- Finalise readiness for standards assessment if applicable.
- Ensure ISMS is fully fit for purpose review goals and expectations.
- Establish path to monitor and manage ISMS on an ongoing basis.
Why Us
Our fully certified experts are highly technical, with years of extensive experience, having worked on a breadth of projects. Certifications held by the team include OSCP, CPSA, CEH and CRTP.
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