Security Gap Analysis is a detailed, in-depth process that requires a thorough knowledge of security best practices, risks, controls, and operational issues that affect organizations. Our Gap Analysis is designed to help clients understand where to focus their security efforts to achieve maximum security improvement and obtain or maintain compliance with industry standard and regulation. Our process sheds light on areas of risk and vulnerabilities. We provide organizations with a range of comprehensive measures to improve their overall security posture.

Our process
Information gathering and baseline: It is important to understand the current security posture of an organization, this will help our experts assess the requirements necessary to achieve the desired future state. An industry framework will be chosen to serve as a baseline. At this point we will review the organization’s security policy, standards and process documents. This will help to determine their adequacy in comparison to the baseline. Inadequate documents will be recommended for update or replacement as necessary.

People & Process audit: At this stage we will not only review the documented processes but also conduct interviews to get detailed knowledge of the key objectives and how they are achieved. Many of the risk organizations face are caused by human error. We will interview key employees in the relevant departments to determine their understanding of the various controls and their objectives. The more we know about the people responsible for implementation of necessary controls, the easier it will be for us to perform an accurate analysis.

Proper reviewing of technical problems: Using an industry security framework as benchmark, we perform and in-depth analysis of your security controls. We apply our expert security knowledge and years of experience to evaluate and determine if your organization’s controls measure up to that of other organizations in the same industry that have been very successful.

Perks of hiring Sure Infosec for Gap analysis
• We provide a detailed and explanatory report which highlights the areas of strength and areas where improvement is most needed.
• We provide a remediation plan the considers available resources, risk and your budget.
• Our security experts are professionals with years of experience providing first class auditing.

Businesses employ risk assessment techniques to identify and evaluate all risks facing a system and to identify and justify a range of security measures to mitigate the risks, prevent security incidents and compliance failures. However, no organization has the resources to identify and eliminate all risks, so an effective risk assessment should provide focus.
At Sure Infosec we assess risk in perspective, placing it in context with your sector, critical vulnerabilities and operational needs.

What you get from a Risk Assessment by Sure InfoSec?
• A comprehensive, accurate view of the risks unique and applicable to your business.
• The information to target cyber security expenditure where it is needed, with a sound understanding of ROI.
• A route to formal accreditation such as ISO 27001 and COBIT.
• An important step towards compliance with the GDPR.
• The expertise of a trusted, highly qualified team.
• An ethical company; we’ll only ever suggest what is in your best interests.
• Our people have the rare skill of conveying highly technical subjects to non-technical people: Helpful for business cases and relaying important concepts to board members and other stakeholders.

What does a Risk Assessment involve?
• Determining your information assets and existing security controls.
• Identifying the vulnerabilities and potential threats and;
• Calculating the probable loss and the likely consequences of a breach.
• Expert guidance on the selection of appropriate security measures for your business.

Why choose Sure InfoSec?
• You receive a risk assessment tailored specifically to your organization or department.
• We apply specialist, tried and tested risk assessment frameworks.
• Our security consultants are qualified to conduct information security risk assessments.
• We have years of experience in risk assessment and maintain our knowledge of current and emerging threats.
• We can include training, empowering your team to continue to the monitor risks internally.
• Our processes and reports conform to international standards such as ISO 27001.
• We use frameworks consistent with the risk management approach in other areas of your business, ensuring that a common direction can be taken to managing risk across the organization.
• You receive a clear, comprehensive report on the risks your organization faces alongside recommended remedial action. Ask us for an example report.
• As well as advice on the best security measures for your organization, we can calculate and record the effects of those measures to justify their continuation in the future.
• Continuity; our range of services and solutions for improving security mean that we can take care of any remedial actions, if desired.

The first step towards enhancing a company’s security is the introduction of a precise yet enforceable security policy, informing staff on the various aspects of their responsibilities, general use of company resources and explaining how sensitive information must be handled. The policy will also describe in detail the meaning of acceptable use, as well as listing prohibited activities.

We start an engagement by studying in depth the organization’s security risks and business objectives. With that information, we go on to develop appropriate security policies that are worth the investment. Our services include reviewing and updating existing policies, synchronizing them with the organization’s needs and aligning them with standards like ISO/IEC 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR.

We develop policies to address the following, among others:
• How sensitive information must be handled
• How to properly maintain your ID(s) and password(s), as well as any other confidential data
• How to respond to a potential security incident, intrusion attempt, etc.
• How to use workstations and Internet connectivity in a secure manner
• How to properly use the corporate e-mail system.

What you will get from us.
• Reformation of policies in accordance with experts on risk management and information security
• Standardize organization’s information security through rational policies
• Minimizes the risk of data loss and theft
• Eliminating the risk of cybercrime through better security controls and measures
• Enabling support through making organization in tune with compliance and regulations like GDPR
• Fostering awareness and knowledge by inculcating a risk savvy culture
• Helping you become compliance ready
• Fulfilling the needs of existing certifications like ISO 27001:2013
• Providing clarifications of jobs and responsibility to ensure proper insight into management violations.

Penetration testing (pen-test) is a proactive audit exercise in which a security expert simulates a malicious attack on an information system, in an attempt to identify security weaknesses that can be exploited by an attacker. This is typically performed using manual or automated technologies to systematically compromise servers, endpoints, web applications, wireless networks, network devices, mobile devices and other potential points of exposure.

Vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
There is a fine line between vulnerability assessment and penetration testing even though both terms are used interchangeably. A vulnerability assessment simply involves the identification and reporting of vulnerable elements.
Whereas, penetration testing involves active measures employed to break the information system, extract valuable data and disrupts the normal functioning with the help of manual and automated tools. The main difference between vulnerability assessment and penetration testing is the former being list-oriented and the latter being goal-oriented.

Tools and Methodology
We use a range of penetration tools much similar to those used by hackers to be a step ahead of them. We also use a combination of commercial and open source penetration tools. We keep up to date with the latest hacking techniques, security vulnerabilities, and trends.
Our methodology takes into account complexity and size of the business. Risks is assessed after proper identification of existing vulnerabilities and threats in the business environment and location of all the sensitive data. Further, we apply active measures to detect existing security weaknesses that can be exploited and work with the organization to remove these weaknesses. We repeat the process until no significant weakness exist.

Types of pen tests
Our pen tests include a number of varying assessments that look into the individuals who access the system.
These are:
• External penetration testing: done to identify the intruders on the internet
• Internal penetration testing: done within the organization to identify the careless employees who legitimately access the system
• Extranet penetration testing: done to identify the third party or the business partners who access the corporate network
• Remote access penetration testing: done to identify the known and unknown casual users who access from remote entry access points
• Mobile application penetration testing: done to assess the mobile applications, devices etc.
Our Pen testers are expert in the field with many years of experience and successful exercises completed. You can trust us to provide cost effective, holistic vulnerability protection in accordance with your business needs and industry best practices.

It is important to have secure standardized builds that are consistently deployed. This provides assurance that business-critical systems are protected from internal and external threats.

Server build reviews help to validate the security of the baseline configuration that is deployed for servers, workstations, laptops and other network devices. It is an assessment which provides an organization with a benchmark of the operating system configuration – comparing the result against industry – recognized security hardening standards.

Our team of experts will provide clients with a detailed report of the risks to your system – critical devices. We also provide a robust remedial plan to mitigate the risks.

Why Choose us?
• We assess your configurations against the best industry standards.
• We ensure your IT assets are aligned with the latest vendor guidelines, making your business resistant against any kind of security attacks.
• We perform desktop and server build reviews to identify and mitigate process issues that may lead to weakness.
• We have the expertise to review configuration of a wide range of database servers, application servers, virtualization technology and their operation systems.

What will you gain from Sure InfoSec?
• A risk-based approach is employed to highlight the most critical vulnerabilities in your configuration.
• Even after we have delivered the report, our experts will be available if you have remediation questions.
• Your servers are updated to maintain compliance with industry or regulatory standards.

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Network devices play a crucial role in the smooth functioning of organizations as the lack of them may result in low productivity and reduced revenue. Our network device audit comprises a detailed and thorough network security audit of devices such as routers and switches. It is done to counter configuration weaknesses minimize the risk of data loss.

What do you get from network device audit?
• Open new boundaries of connectivity and achieve objectives without compromising security
• Full support in achieving compliance requirements and government regulations.
• Eliminating risk of network device compatibility
• Review of network configurations at every level to ensure no exploitable vulnerabilities exist and addressing of risks wherever required

What you get from our service
• Our methodology and experience to work upon varied technologies makes audit effective and efficient
• You get to work alongside an expert
• We understand network device thoroughly to provide a proper diagnosis of the situation
• The major technologies we work with includes, Cisco, 3COM, HP and Juniper
• Our audits focus not only on network configurations but also the security devices
• Our audits are based on government regulations and industry security standards
• Through our network devices audit network flaws are detected even before they pose a threat to the system
• We provide you a thorough report of gaps and how they need to be filled in respect to your organization’s network needs

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Security readiness is an essential ingredient to ensure the smooth flow of business operations and to go into contracts with business partners. We have a wide portfolio in managing security solutions at every stage of maturity and prevent loss of critical assets from the wrath of evolving cyber threats.

We are familiar with a diverse range of security product and our experts are experienced to deploy and tailor them to organizational needs. Through our range of security tools, we can easily detect vulnerabilities that endanger asset and provide a layered defense against them. Our end to end solutions includes cutting-edge security tools that provide 24x7 protection.

We begin with identifying the sources of threats and minimizing them, to in-depth investigations. This leads to solutions that greatly reduce the chances of issues reoccurring. We are experts in managing security solutions for any size organization at any point of their lifecycle and providing solutions to mitigate security risks.

Our managed services include:
• Security Information and Event Management
• Identity Management
• Audits and Reporting
• Managed Firewall Services
• Managed Patching
Engage with us and get complete security solution for your organization without compromising business objectives and goals.

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is an independent industry standard developed and managed globally by the five founding payment brands (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, JBC International) to serve as a minimum set of technical and operational requirements required to protect payment card data against theft and unauthorized access.

About PCI Compliance
PCI DSS consist of 12 high level security requirements that are prescribed for all companies that store, process or transmit payment card data. Any organization that belongs in that category is expected to meet these requirements and maintain compliance yearly.
1. Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data
2. Do not use vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parameters
3. Protect stored cardholder data
4. Encrypt transmission of cardholder data across open, public networks
5. Protect all systems against malware and regularly update anti-virus software or programs
6. Develop and maintain secure systems and applications
7. Restrict access to cardholder data by business need to know
8. Identify and authenticate access to system components
9. Restrict physical access to cardholder data
10. Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data
11. Regularly test security systems and processes
12. Maintain a policy that addresses information security for all personnel

Organizations that fail to comply with these requirements stand the risk of being issued financial penalties and the chance of losing their ability to handle payment card data.

What You Get from Sure Infosec
Our expert team will work with your organization to review your payment card data processing, storage and transmission practices to ensure you are fully compliant with PCI DSS requirements. We identify issues that could potentially affect compliance and recommend effective controls to resolve them. We will also implement policies that will ensure your organization is able to maintain compliance moving forward. You will have a dedicated PCI subject matter expert to respond and guide you in all compliance issues.

Benefits of PCI Compliance
#1: Reduced risk of security breach
A study in Arizona discovered that PCI compliant businesses have 50% more chance of surviving a security breach than other businesses who are not compliant. The PCI council is consistently monitoring and updating the standard to better protect payment card data environments.

#2: Peace of mind
Since you do not have any reason to worry about the privacy and security of sensitive payment card data, you can focus on what you do best - your business, with peace of mind.

#3: Customer confidence
Due to the frequency of data breaches and improved sophistication and availability to of hacking tools, people are increasingly interested to know what controls have been put in place to secure their payment information. Compliance with PCI DSS will boot customer confidence in your controls, knowing their data will be safe.

#4: Avoid costly fines
In the event of a data breach, fines could be up to $500,000 per incident, and you must notify your customers and their processor of the data breach in writing immediately. We help you attain and maintain yearly compliance so you don’t have to worry about fines.

The Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) requires publicly traded companies to show that they have adequate controls are in place to protect financial data and reporting accuracy.

An independent external auditor is required to review controls, policies, and procedures. The audit will also review personnel and their roles. The goal will be verifying they have received the required training to safely access financial information and their roles match their job description.

Data Security and SOX Compliance
SOX compliance is more than just passing an audit. The framers of SOX regulation also intended for it to serve as a long-term process to create a greater value for the organization. It is an important ongoing concern for senior management as they set out high-level data security goals, leading to the implementation of appropriate data governance procedures that can have tangible benefits for the business.

A review of internal controls is often the largest components of a SOX compliance audit. Internal controls include all IT assets, including any computers, network hardware, and other electronic equipment that are used to store and process financial data.
A typical SOX IT controls audit will look at the following areas:
Access controls: This involves the implementation of both physical and logical control over access to systems that affect financial data. Physical controls like badges, locks, doors, network ports. Logical controls like least privileged access, password policy, permission reviews.

Change management: This involves a well-defined process of requesting and approving changes to systems that manage financial records. Changes are recorded with details of users that made the change with the required approval tracking.

IT security: Demonstrate effective controls are in place to prevent and respond to a data breach. Invest in services and equipment that will monitor and protect your financial system. A good risk management policy will be very important.

Data backup: Maintain off-site data centers for financial records backup, including those stored by a third-party that are subject to the same SOX requirements as those hosted on-site.

Our SOX Consulting Offering
• Project planning and management.
• Top-down risk assessment and scoping.
• Documenting entity-level, application and IT General Controls.
• Design effectiveness testing and documentation for internal control.
• Operating effectiveness testing and documentation for internal controls.
• Consult on remediation efforts to address control deficiencies.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a set of mandatory privacy and security regulations which companies handling medical information are required to be in compliance.

What are the Risks
Non-compliance with HIPAA standard could be of serious consequences for a health care business. In the event of a breach, critical data with huge implications for the health, safety and financial security of patients could be lost or stolen. Failure to comply with HIPAA could also result is severe fines as well as reputational damage which could result in loss of trust from patients and partners. Fines could be up to $50,000 per record.

Why Hire Us?
Our consultants are highly experienced privacy professionals with a successful track record of helping covered entities and business associated avoid OCR fines and penalties by improving compliance and minimizing exposure. We provide everything an organization needs to attain and maintain HIPAA security compliance while also protecting against data breach. Our range or HIPAA services includes:
• Risk Assessment
• HIPAA Compliant Policy Development
• Privacy program Updates
• Audit and monitoring of Privacy Program
• Gap Analysis

GDPR is a set of rules designed to give European Union (EU) citizens more control over their personal data. The goal of these rules is to simplify the regulatory environment for business so both citizens and businesses in the European Union can fully benefit from the digital economy. GDPR grants users the ability to give and withdraw consent for the collection of their personal data, request access to their data and the ability to export data.

What is Personal Data?
GDPR defines Personal Data as any information relating to a natural person (Data Subject), that can be used to identify the person either directly or indirectly. Such personally identifiable information will include a person’s name, email address, medical information, photograph, bank details, computer IP address, social media post.

Who Should Comply?
If your organization deals with data of individuals and businesses of European Union, you are required to be compliant. This is applicable whether the company is based in the EU or not.

Applicable organizations that are not compliant with GDPR risk heavy fines of up to €20 million, or 4% of the organization's global yearly turnover, whichever is higher.

Our GDPR consulting services
• GDPR program audit and assessment
• Privacy impact assessment & Privacy by design
• Personal data mapping and inventory
• Independent Data Protection Officer services
• Data breach response planning
• A privacy program best suited to your organization’s requirements and objectives
• Confidence you can meet external and internal requirements
• A competitive advantage your clients will respect and appreciate
• Expert consultation you can count on throughout the entire process

AUDIT READINESS AND PROGRAM DESIGN
In today’s knowledge economy, IT systems are crucial to the way in which we conduct business. Few companies could trade without access to electronic information. Therefore, the information is an important asset and any breach to its confidentiality, availability and integrity will have an immense impact on an organization’s business standing.

Thus, it is vital that any systems holding valuable information need to be protected through the use of an Information Security Management System (ISMS). An effective ISMS can help safeguard business information security, achieve customer satisfaction, business efficiency and minimize business losses, while creating a positive impact on your company’s image with prospective clients.

ISO 27001 is an international standard that helps organizations manage the security of their information assets. It provides a management framework for implementing an ISMS to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all corporate data, essentially functioning as a compliance checklist.

Benefits of ISO 27001 Compliance
Protection against data breaches: Implementing an ISO 27001 based ISMS will reduce the risk of data breach by a significant amount.

Information Security Culture: When ISO 27001 is embedded in your organization’s culture, knowledge of information security risks and security measures will be common among employees.

Effective data protection: An ISMS based on ISO 27001 helps protect all forms of sensitive data at on-site storage facilities and in the cloud.

Avoid penalties: A data breach could be costly for an organization. It could lead to loss of revenue, expensive legal penalties and loss of reputation. By preventing data breaches from happening in the first place, businesses can avoid these costs.

Access new markets: Since ISO 27001 is a globally recognized standard, compliant businesses can easily expand their business to any region of the world.

What You Get from Sure Infosec
Effective drafting your statement of applicability (SOA)
Refining your existing security program and compliance requirements
Attainment of audit readiness assessment in addition to expert remedial advice
Providing assistance and expert advice before and during the audit process
Assisting you during the audit process to provide minimal resource utilization
Making you capable and worthy of attaining the ISO 27001:2013 certification you can present before your clients and future prospects

Our Approach
Our three-step approach includes scoping, planning and implementation.
Scoping: Scoping is a very important step to attaining certification and maintaining it. We help clients to define the scope of their ISMS and Statement of Applicability (SOA).
Planning: We help out clients direct their efforts in a simplified manner towards developing a customized plan tailored to the needs of the organization. It involves remedial process, tracking process, risk assessment, reviewing and mapping of security policies etc.
Implementation: we are there with you till the end and help you throughout the process of preparation, organizing, reviewing, of audit evidence and prospects.