Cyber Security Strategy

Priv0 works with organizations to establish a Cyber Security Strategy and a comprehensive program to manage and reduce Cyber Risks, create value, maintain relevance, optimize resources, and meet stakeholder needs.

Before making further investments, it is prudent to understand where existing investment has been made pertaining to Cyber Security programs and how this aligns with business objectives for reducing risk.

Business Context

Faced with the considerable complexities of Cyber Risk Management and the uncertain effectiveness of existing controls, Information Technology and Cyber Security executives must determine where to focus attention and set priorities.

It’s equally important that compliance is achieved against industry and regulatory requirements. Developing a Cyber Security Strategy helps map out the appropriate program considering a 2-3 year prioritized plan alongside the Cyber Security initiatives that account for the overall security architecture, technology, people, and process dependencies.

Benefits of Cyber Security Strategy

Priv0's Cyber Security Strategy Development is delivered as an end-to-end outcome for organizations seeking to clearly understand what security programs are required to combat the emerging Cyberthreats and reduce business Risks to Cyberthreats, comply with industry and regulatory requirements, as well as maintain relevance and resilience in the future.

Cyber Security breaches can result in financial loss, reputational damage, or regulatory noncompliance. Strengthen your defenses and protect your business against cyber threats. Cyber Security programs protect networks, devices, applications, and data from unauthorized access and ensure confidentiality, integrity, as well as the availability of information.

How We Do It

Phase 1 - Plan
Finalize the scope of the assessment and context establishment workshop.

Phase 2 - Assess
Commence current state analysis and risk assessment:
- Workshops and interviews to identify gaps/risks/maturity.
- Conduct a gap/risk/maturity analysis on the scope.
- Complete a gap/risk/maturity evaluation.
- Develop the gap/risk/maturity assessment report.

Phase 3 - Risk Mitigation
Develop a risk/maturity treatment plan

Final presentation with business leaders and key stakeholders along with Q&A and next steps/actions for Priv0-as-a-Service.

Phase 4-Monitor and Phase 5-Maintain
In case you need us to manage the Information Technology and/or Cyber Security Risks, our team of certified and experienced consultants will support you.

The periodic reports will be submitted and presented to the key stakeholders.

Complex Threat Environment

Cyber Security needs are congruent with the size of your organization, understanding your organization's threat environment should be the first thing you do before you decide to hire a chief information security officer. Depending on the intricacy of your threat environment, your organization can prioritize its security.

Policies and Processes

Improved Cyber Security policies can help organizations better understand how to better secure information assets. For your business to have effective information Cyber Security policies and processes in place and for them to be maintained, you can get the required expertise and experience of a CISO as a Service or outsourced completely.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Organizations in certain industries handle and on some occasions store extensive amounts of classified information. This can also induce regulatory requirements for them. This requires extensive and comprehensive activities being carried out and comprehensive assessments conducted to keep the businesses secure.

The outsourced Experts

Cyber Security has become a top priority of businesses around the world, this has led to an increase in demand for experts and security leadership. Unfortunately, the demand at times exceeds the available skillsets. Finding the right experienced expert at an affordable cost may be a challenging task, which is why a Virtual CISO may be the perfect solution.