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Cybersecurity

Safeguarding Businesses from Evolving Cyber Threats

Cybersecurity is more than just protecting data; it's about safeguarding the future of innovation, trust and digital progress.


In today's ever-evolving digital landscape, the risk of exposure to cyberattacks continues to grow, presenting a persistent challenge for businesses in safeguarding their sensitive information. Maintaining a robust cybersecurity infrastructure is crucial to ensure the security and integrity of your critical assets.

And that’s where we come in. Through our comprehensive suite of services, we offer invaluable support in planning, preparing, and testing your cybersecurity resilience. By partnering with us, you gain proactive insights and strategies to enhance your cybersecurity posture, safeguarding your business against evolving cyber threats.

We are here to help you secure tomorrow's digital world, today.

Our 4-step approach to cybersecurity excellence encompasses:


Identify

Thoroughly assess and understand your digital assets, as well as potential vulnerabilities

  • Vulnerability Assessment Services
    Conduct thorough assessments of your systems, networks and applications to identify potential vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
  • Penetration Testing Services
    Simulate real-world cyberattacks to uncover vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors.
  • Code Review Services
    Analyze the source code of your applications to identify security flaws and vulnerabilities that could be exploited.
  • Cloud Configuration Assessment Services
    Evaluate the security configurations of your cloud infrastructure to ensure they meet industry standards and best practices.
  • Architecture Review Services
    Assess the overall security architecture of your systems to identify any design flaws or gaps in security measures.
  • Red Team and Adversary Simulation
    Go beyond typical penetration testing by simulating advanced persistent threats targeting the organization or industry.
Protect

Implement robust security measures to safeguard your business against cyber threats and unauthorized access.

  • Application Security Testing Services
    Conduct comprehensive testing of your applications to identify and mitigate security risks, such as SQL injection or cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
  • Verification of Cybersecurity Controls under SOC 1 and SOC 2
    Ensuring compliance and effectiveness of controls for SOC audits.
  • Compliance Consulting Services
    Ensuring compliance with industry regulations, reducing the risk of non-compliance penalties and reputational damage.
Detect

Continuously monitor your organization’s systems for suspicious activities and anomalies to detect potential threats early.

  • Threat Modeling Services
    Identify potential threats and attack vectors by modeling potential scenarios and analyzing your systems from an attacker's perspective.
  • Security Operations Centre (SOC) Services
    Establish and manage as SOC to continuously monitor your systems, detect suspicious activities or anomalies and respond promptly to cybersecurity incidents.
Respond & Recover

Develop and execute effective response plans to contain cyber incidents promptly, minimize damage, and restore normal operations.

  • Red Team Services
    Conduct simulated attacks and penetration testing exercises to test your organization's incident response capabilities and readiness to handle cyber threats.
  • Digital Forensics and Rapid Response Services
    Investigate, gather evidence and determine the root cause of cybersecurity incidents. Develop and execute response plans to contain, minimize damage and restore normal operations as quickly as possible.

Our Experience


Case study 1: Vulnerability and Penetration Testing

Our team has performed Vulnerability and Penetration Testing (“VAPT”) on a listed company involved in the oil and gas industry and a GLC responsible for talent development.  VAPT helps organizations identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks, enhance incident response capabilities, meet compliance requirements, and build trust with stakeholders in an increasingly interconnected and threat-prone digital landscape.

We managed to identify potential weaknesses in their core systems, e.g., web application, cloud, servers and provided comprehensive solutions and recommendations to mitigate those gaps.  In doing so, we have significantly strengthened their security posture, giving them peace of mind and confidence in the security of their digital infrastructure.

Case study 2: Cyber Resilience Reviews

As the panel IT auditor for a regulatory agency under Bank Negara Malaysia, we assist clients from the payment gateway industry to perform Cyber Resilience Reviews. Our services help them to identify potential vulnerabilities and ensuring regulatory compliance. 

Cyber resilience is essential for maintaining business continuity in the face of cyber threats, natural disasters, or other disruptions. By identifying and mitigating risks to critical systems and data, organizations can better withstand and recover from adverse events, ensuring uninterrupted operations. Regular reviews also instill trust and confidence among customers, partners, and stakeholders and demonstrates that the organization takes cybersecurity seriously and is proactive in protecting sensitive information and assets.

Case study 3: Digital Forensics and Rapid Response

Our Digital Forensic Team recently assisted a client facing a critical business email hijacking incident. Taking swift action, we were able to identify the root cause, secure the compromised account and prevent a potential million-dollar payment redirection. By working closely with our client, we not only safeguarded their financial assets but also protected their reputation from harm.

Our approach, which focuses on intelligence-led and risk-based strategies, has consistently proven to be cost-effective in improving detection and response capabilities. By prioritizing our clients' security needs and leveraging proactive measures, we help minimize the costs associated with security breaches and data loss.

Case study 4: Financial Service Organisation Red Team Exercise

Our team conducted a Red Team exercise for a leading financial services organisation to assess its resilience against real-world cyber threats. Despite having robust vulnerability management and penetration testing programs, the client had not previously performed a Red Team exercise.

We simulated targeted attacks, including social engineering, phishing, application-based exploits and network exploitation, to uncover critical vulnerabilities. The findings helped the client strengthen its security posture by addressing identified gaps, improving detection capabilities and implementing advanced strategies to mitigate future risks.

Safeguard Your Business Future
Work with our risk consulting experts to proactively address potential threats. Gain peace of mind with strategies designed to ensure your business's long-term success.

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