28Jul

Is your business getting cyber and information security right?

Many expanding businesses implement new IT systems to support changing demand, but their cyber and information security cannot keep pace as the business grows. Whether it’s a change in regulatory requirements, security verification requests from clients or suppliers, a need identified by a risk assessment, or even a cyber-attack or near miss, having the right controls in place should be a key priority for any business.

How to tell if your cyber security is fit for purpose

The best place to start is to undertake a structured cyber and information security assessment, which will review the current status. Common challenges faced by businesses include:

Security governance and policies not enforced
Uncontrolled or uncoordinated change
Too many or conflicting systems or processes
Users with too many privileges, increasing the risk of error
Lack of knowledge or lag in complying with regulations
Inability to respond to events or incidents

A holistic review of a business’s entire cyber and information security landscape identifies strengths and weaknesses, and whether existing processes in place are fit for purpose.

The benefits of an assessment

As well as identifying a business’s strengths and weaknesses, a detailed review of the information and cyber security landscape comes with recommendations including:

What to prioritise to enhance security and/or compliance
Where efficiencies can be made
The best use of existing resources
Where existing practice is or isn’t fit for purpose and what can be done about it

This comprehensive review is also a helpful reference when responding to requests from clients and suppliers on information security requirements. It will also highlight any enhancements that need to be made in terms of regulatory compliance.

What happens in the assessment process?

An assessment starts off with an initial discussion about your cyber and information security profile. After that a detailed assessment is undertaken against a framework to ensure all aspects are covered. Once the assessment is complete you’ll receive a detailed report with recommendations and suggested priorities and enhancements.

How to get your cyber and information security assessment

KH InfoSec is a cyber security consultancy firm. We provide a range of cyber security services including an initial assessment to help you stay ahead of the game and optimise your cyber and information security processes.