Cybersecurity
Learn about our cybersecurity approach to safeguard your business from online attacks. Our expert team offers a range of services to protect your organization from digital threats.
Importance of Cybersecurity in Today’s World
The increasing prevalence and sophistication of cyber threats, coupled with the growing number of data protection laws and regulations, have made cybersecurity an essential component of compliance for organizations. Compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations helps protect assets, prevent data breaches, and avoid legal and financial penalties.
Performance Data offers tailored services to meet clients' specific needs and
risk profiles, safeguarding their IT infrastructure and data from
cyber threats. High-profile cases, such as the Colonial Pipeline
hack and Mitsubishi Electric security breach, underscore the
urgency of robust cybersecurity measures.
How We Help Clients with Cybersecurity
PDA delivers a suite of cybersecurity services designed to protect clients' IT infrastructure and data.
Risk Assessment and Management
Conducting a comprehensive risk assessment of client's IT infrastructure to identify potential vulnerabilities, and developing a risk management plan to mitigate these risks.
Security consulting
Providing expert advice and guidance on cybersecurity best practices and developing a customised security strategy based on the client's specific needs and risk profile.
Threat intelligence
Providing up-to-date information on emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities to help the client stay ahead of potential risks.
Penetration testing
Conducting simulated cyber attacks to identify weaknesses in the client's IT infrastructure, and applications.
Vulnerability scanning
Conducting regular vulnerability scans of the client's IT infrastructure and applications to identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities.
Security Monitoring and Incident Response
Providing real-time monitoring of the client's IT infrastructure to detect and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
Compliance and Governance
Ensuring that the client is compliant with relevant cybersecurity regulations and standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS.
Training and Education
Providing cybersecurity training and education for employees to raise awareness of potential threats and promote a culture of cybersecurity within the organisation.
Key components of cybersecurity observability
Data Collection
Collecting data from various sources, including security tools, network devices, and system logs.
Data Processing
Processing and analysing data in real-time or near real-time to identify potential security threats and anomalies.
Data Visualisation
Displaying the data in a manner that is easy for clients to understand and interpret (i.e. dashboards with analytics and reports).
Alerting and Notification
Alerting security teams of potential security incidents and providing notifications in real-time or near real-time.
Incident Response
Using the information gathered through observability to respond to security incidents and mitigate potential risks.
Cybersecurity observability is an important component in any cybersecurity strategy, as it provides the visibility and insights necessary to detect and respond to security threats in a timely and effective manner. By continuously monitoring and analysing the state of the environment, our clients can stay ahead of evolving threats and be ensured that their IT infrastructure remains secure.
Cybersecurity Observability
Performance Data has the expert know-how to monitor and analyse the state of its clients' organisation's cybersecurity infrastructure, including their network, systems, applications, and data, in real-time or near real-time. This approach is based on the principle to effectively manage and secure a complex IT environment, including distributed hybrid infrastructure, and to have visibility into all components of the infrastructure.
Cybersecurity observability involves collecting and analysing data from various sources, including network traffic, system logs, and security tools, and using this information to gain insights into the state of the environment. This can include identifying potential vulnerabilities, detecting anomalous behavior, and responding to security incidents in a timely manner.
Cybersecurity Snapshot
300%
Cybercrime increased since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
$17,000
Lost by organizations every minute due to phishing.
45%
Of sensitive data leaks caused by criminal hacking.
$700 MIL
In rasomware attack attempts occurred in 2021.
95%
Of all breaches target government organizations, tech companies, or retail groups.
17%
Of all data breaches involve malware infections.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the steps to take to implement Cybersecurity in a company?
Conduct a risk assessment
A risk assessment is a critical first step in developing a cybersecurity strategy. It involves identifying and evaluating potential risks and vulnerabilities to the organisation's information assets, systems, and networks. This assessment can help to identify the organisation's assets and critical data, potential threats, and vulnerabilities, and enable the organisation to prioritise its cybersecurity efforts.
Develop a cybersecurity policy
A cybersecurity policy outlines the organisation's approach to cybersecurity, including roles and responsibilities, security procedures, incident response, and communication plans. This policy should be developed with input from all relevant stakeholders within the organisation and should be reviewed and updated regularly.
Implement access controls
Limiting access to sensitive data and systems is essential in preventing unauthorised access and data breaches. Access control measures may include implementing strong passwords and multi-factor authentication, as well as user and group permissions.
Implement security monitoring
Continuous monitoring of systems and networks is important for detecting and responding to potential threats in real-time. This involves the use of tools such as intrusion detection and prevention systems, firewalls, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
Train employees
Educating employees about cybersecurity best practices is critical in preventing human error and increasing overall security awareness within an organisation. This may include regular training sessions, simulated phishing attacks, and awareness campaigns.
Establish an incident response plan
Developing a comprehensive incident response plan is essential in minimising the impact of a cybersecurity incident. This involves establishing procedures for detecting, reporting, and responding to security incidents.
Regularly assess and update cybersecurity measures
Cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, so it's essential to regularly assess and update the organisation's cybersecurity measures to ensure that they remain effective. Regularly reviewing and testing cybersecurity policies, procedures, and technologies can help identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement.
What does Observability encompass in Cybersecurity's context?
Cybersecurity observability refers to the ability to monitor and analyse the state of an organisation's cybersecurity infrastructure, including its network, systems, applications, and data, in real-time or near real-time. This approach is based on the principle that to effectively manage and secure a complex IT environment, it is essential to have visibility into all components of the infrastructure. Cybersecurity observability involves collecting and analysing data from various sources, including network traffic, system logs, and security tools, and using this information to gain insights into the state of the environment. This can include identifying potential vulnerabilities, detecting anomalous behavior, and responding to security incidents in a timely manner. Here are some key components of cybersecurity observability:
Data Collection
Collecting data from various sources, including security tools, network devices, and system logs.
Data Processing
Processing and analysing data in real-time or near real-time to identify potential security threats and anomalies.
Data Visualisation
Displaying the data in a way that is easy to understand and interpret, such as through dashboards and reports.
Alerting and Notification
Alerting security teams to potential security incidents and providing notifications in real-time or near real-time.
Incident Response
Using the information gathered through observability to respond to security incidents and mitigate potential risks.
Cybersecurity observability is an important component of an effective cybersecurity strategy, as it provides the visibility and insights necessary to detect and respond to security threats in a timely and effective manner. By continuously monitoring and analysing the state of the environment, organisations can stay ahead of evolving threats and ensure that their IT infrastructure remains secure.