Cyber Security

Cyber Security
Risk Assessments

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OUR Solution

TechSure Risk
Assessments

Carrying out a thorough cyber security risk assessment is a must-have for any organisation looking to stay one step ahead of cyber threats.

This process is a bit like having a health check-up for your computer systems: it involves identifying and documenting weaknesses in your IT assets, crunching the numbers on potential threats, choosing the right measures to mitigate those risks, and putting together a clear plan of action to drive down your organisation’s vulnerability to attacks.

Our solution is a detailed analysis of your current security setup, designed to help you understand exactly where you stand and how to beef up your defences in a way that’s effective and targeted. We offer tailored advice to help you strengthen your security measures, safeguarding your critical assets from all sorts of potential threats.

TechSure security assessment reports

In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, your business’s very survival and reputation depend on its ability to keep sensitive information safe, keep up business continuity, and meet all the relevant industry regulations and standards.

It’s no wonder that businesses are turning to TechSure, our comprehensive IT security risk assessment service – designed to pinpoint, evaluate and neutralise potential threats to your organisation’s vital assets, and keep your business safe from harm.

We make sure that our service is aligned with your business goals, so that your security measures are always working in your favour and not getting in the way of your key business objectives.

We’re also experts in helping businesses meet the Australian Government’s Essential 8 security controls – which are recommended by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD). We’ll work with you to get your security posture up to scratch, whether you’re a small start-up or a big business.

Tailored approach

At TechBrain, we know that every business is different, with its own set of challenges, goals and needs.

Our approach to IT security risk assessment is tailored to your needs, so we deliver solutions that really hit the mark for your organisation. We’ll start by getting a deep understanding of your business processes, infrastructure and goals, and then we’ll create a customised risk assessment plan that reflects the real situation on the ground for your business.

Expert team of certified professionals

Our IT security risk assessment reports are put together by expert professionals with years of real-world experience in the field of cyber security – including people who have in-depth knowledge of the Australian Government’s Essential 8 security controls and ACSC/AASD standards.

Our team uses a standardised process to identify and document weaknesses in your IT systems, making sure that your report is always bang up to date and based on the latest thinking in the field.

We’ve got people on our team with qualifications like CISSP, CISA, and CRISC – which shows that we’re committed to staying at the top of our game in the world of IT security risk management.

Comprehensive and actionable results

Our IT security risk assessment reports give you a thorough overview of your business’s strengths and weaknesses, threats and potential impact.

We’ll dig deep into your IT systems, processes and personnel, using all the latest tools and techniques to pinpoint any areas that need work.

Our reports will give you a clear picture of the risks you need to worry about, and some practical advice on how to fix them – including a plan of action for managing those risks.

We’ll also provide guidance on how to put those plans into action, so you can make informed decisions about where to put your resources and invest in cyber security measures.

On-going support and implementation

We believe that IT security risk management is a job that never really ends – because the threat landscape is always moving and changing.

That’s why our IT security risk assessment service doesn’t just stop at delivering a report. We’ll also offer ongoing support and help with implementing the recommendations in that report – and making sure that your business can keep up with any changes in the threat landscape.

Our team of cyber risk experts will be on hand to give you guidance, help with any problems that come up, and review the effectiveness of the measures you put in place.

We’ll also be in touch regularly to make sure that your risk landscape is up to date, and that your security posture is strong enough to keep pace with emerging threats.

That’s why a TechSure IT security risk assessment report is the go-to choice for businesses looking to safeguard their valuable assets and keep their business on track, even in a complex digital world.

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Process

Risk Assessment Process

Our cyber risk assessment process uses top-of-the-line scanning software to detect risks to your infrastructure in real-time. We also identify any new vulnerabilities that may have opened up, and make sure that no-one’s getting in where they shouldn’t be.

Our top-notch IT team and our partners will take a close look at the results of the vulnerability scan and provide a detailed report that outlines the key areas of concern and some practical tips on how to get rid of potential threats. The things we’ll be covering are:

  • Figuring out which systems and processes pose a security risk before any attackers can get to them
  • Creating a list of all devices in the company network, along with all the details about each one
  • Identifying the level of risk that’s already present in the network and getting that down on paper
  • Putting together a list of all devices in the business so we can keep track of them for future updates and testing.

Once the vulnerability scan is complete, our team will dig into the findings and come up with a list of practical recommendations that can be implemented to improve security.

By applying our deep knowledge of security to the huge amounts of data we’ll be working with, we can pinpoint the key security issues that need to be addressed and come up with a plan for ongoing improvement.

We have loads of experience in doing vulnerability tests and can pick the right tools for the job, taking into account your industry and IT systems. And we’ll work closely with your in-house IT team to make sure the scans run smoothly without disrupting key systems or services.

Services

Essential 8 Assessment

Our Essential 8 evaluations will look at how well your organisation is doing on the eight key security standards laid out by the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).

The ASD put together the Essential 8 framework and it’s super important for keeping an organisation safe from cyber threats.

Our goal is to give you the information and guidance you need to put a solid cyber defence in place, minimise risks and protect your business from all sorts of emerging threats.

Every business is unique and has its own set of challenges and risks – that’s why we tailor our approach to suit your needs and your team, so we can get a really good understanding of where you are now and where you’re headed.

Our process is designed to make even the most complex risk assessments quick and efficient, saving you time and money.

The eight Essential 8 strategies are:

  • Controlling the apps that get used in your business
  • Keeping software up to date
  • Getting Microsoft Office to behave
  • Locking down the apps your users have access to
  • Limiting who’s got admin rights
  • Keeping the operating systems up to date
  • Making sure people have to enter more than just a password
  • Backing up data regularly

When you ask us to do an Essential 8 assessment, our certified security experts will take a close look at your systems, apps and processes to see where you’re doing well and where there are some gaps that could leave you open to attack.

We’ll give you a detailed report with practical advice on how to fix things and get better.

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NIST 800-53 Assessment

Our NIST Risk Assessment service is all about helping you understand your organisation’s cyber security posture so you can make informed decisions and get on top of your risks.

By using the NIST framework, we can do a systematic and thorough job of evaluating your IT systems, processes and controls, and come up with a plan to make things safer.

We follow the NIST guidelines, using a structured approach to get a solid view of your security status and come up with clear and actionable recommendations.

  • Initial consultation – getting to know you and your challenges
  • Data collection and analysis – getting all the data we need
  • Risk identification – finding the vulnerabilities and threats
  • Risk treatment and mitigation planning – coming up with a plan to reduce the risk
  • Recommendation and roadmap development – giving you a clear plan of action

By working with us on your NIST Risk Assessment, you’ll get a really good understanding of your risk environment and be able to take steps to improve your security posture, get compliant with the law and show your stakeholders that you’re safe and sound.

We’ll help guide you through the complexities of cyber risk management and give you the confidence to take on whatever threats come your way.

Invest in your organisation’s security and resilience by choosing TechBrain’s NIST Risk Assessment service. We’ll help you take a proactive approach to managing your cyber risks and protecting your most valuable assets.

Our process is top-notch at handling complex risk assessments, so you can be sure it’ll be efficient, effective and save you time and effort.

Overview

Vulnerability & Cyber
Security Risk Prevention

In today’s fast-paced world, keeping ahead of potential security risks and having a solid plan in place to prevent them is crucial, if not downright vital. To keep your business afloat, your data safe, and your customers trusting you, you need to really get a handle on the risks and put some reliable security measures in place.

Gathering up all the pieces and doing a decent risk assessment quickly and easily is key to getting your risk assessment process in order. Vulnerabilities can pop up in all sorts of ways- from software glitches to misconfigured systems or staff not using best security practices. If these vulnerabilities are cracked open by cyber crooks, the results can be devastating – financial losses, damage to your reputation and even business disruption.

Staying proactive with regular vulnerability scans and quickly squashing vulnerabilities doesn’t just make for a solid cybersecurity position – it literally makes all the difference in keeping your business safe from cyber-attack. Throw in some regular penetration testing and employee education, and your chances of success drop dramatically.

But getting on top of cybersecurity risks isn’t something you can do once and be done; you have to keep on top of it. Threats are constantly evolving and you need to stay one step ahead. Protecting your business from every eventuality means adopting a multi-faceted approach to cybersecurity and staying up-to-date with everything from firewalls to limiting what staff can do.

Aligning with Essential 8 – ACSC / ASD cyber security standards

And it’s here that following the Australian Government’s Essential 8 cybersecurity controls, which are recommended by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), gets right to the top of your priority list – for businesses big or small.

The Essential 8 is a collection of no-nonsense security basics that all businesses should be following to keep their systems safe from cyber threats and limit the damage if things do go wrong. These controls have got it all covered – from making sure that only approved apps get through to making sure that staff don’t become a back door for hackers. By sticking to these standards, you are showing the world that you are serious about being a secure and reliable business.

Which is especially important for any business in sectors like healthcare, finance, or e-commerce where one mis-step can land you with a hefty fine. By following these standards, you are not just keeping your business safe, but also keeping the wolves from the door of compliancy.

In today’s rapidly changing digital landscape, sticking to what you know works is the only way to stay one step ahead of the cyber crooks.

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Why

Why You Should Perform Cyber
Risk Assessment?

Regular vulnerability scans help businesses like this:

  • Get ahead of the attackers: Work out just how exposed your organisation is to threats before the bad guys even come knocking.
  • Boost your security measures: Keep your security systems up-to-date and in top shape to detect, prevent, respond to, and mitigate potential attacks – and always be striving for the best possible security.
  • Find and secure: Make sure all your network devices and cloud-based apps are safe and secure with our cloud computing services.
  • Save cash and save time: Cut the risk of burning through cash and productivity time due to attacks.
  • Give small businesses a fair go: Help those businesses that have limited resources reduce and manage their threat environment.
  • Keep employee and customer data safe: Trust is everything in business – and that means reducing the risk of exposing sensitive data to cyber threats.

FAQ

What is the point of a vulnerability assessment?

The main goal of the network vulnerability assessment is to assess the overall security of your system, and figure out any weak spots in your organisation’s IT set-up. Your vulnerability scan will proactively test your system to see how vulnerable it is to attack – and how much damage could be done if an attacker did get in. It will also test the resilience of your system and network against cyber threats.

How do I know if my organisation needs a vulnerability scan?

Business owners and managers should ask themselves these questions about network security:

Do we need to enforce two-factor authentication to access critical information systems?
Do we need regular vulnerability scans?
Do we need to update our passwords regularly?
Do we have cyber protection, including a unified threat management system?
Do we have a plan in place to recover from a cyber disaster?
Do we have policies and controls to stop scripts and processes from running from temporary and system folders?
If you’re not sure what the answers are to any of these questions, you might be sitting on vulnerabilities you don’t even know about.

What is a false positive?

A false positive in a vulnerability scan happens when the tool thinks there’s a security problem when there really isn’t one. This can be a real problem, especially if other companies don’t take the time to rule out false positives and just send their clients a bunch of unnecessary reports. We make sure to eliminate false positives by getting to know your organisation, using authenticated scans, and proving the effectiveness of our tools and methods.

What is a false positive?

False positives refer to the vulnerability assessment tool indicating the existence of a vulnerability where it doesn’t actually exist. This is a common problem in vulnerability assessment. Many of our competitors won’t take the time to eliminate false positives but will provide you with lengthy reports full of them. This will waste your time and will have you chasing ghosts! We work with you to eliminate false positives by understanding your environment, using authenticated assessment scans, proving the proficiency of our tools and methods, and using our substantial experience.

What's the difference between penetration testing and vulnerability testing?

Vulnerability scanning is less intrusive than penetration testing. Our vulnerability scans can spot security weak spots – but we don’t go beyond that and try to exploit them. Penetration testing goes further, by trying to actually breach your system and see just how far an attacker can get.

How often should I do a vulnerability scan?

Ideally, you should have a vulnerability assessment and remediation process that never stops – a constant stream of work to keep your system secure. Orgs that scan for vulnerabilities from time to time and get round to fixing them are less vulnerable, but we’d recommend doing it as often as possible. We offer a subscription-based vulnerability assessment model that’s designed to help you keep up with the requirements for continuous vulnerability assessment and remediation.

What's the deal with Authenticated vulnerability assessments?

An authenticated vulnerability assessment is the way to get the most accurate results. What that means is we use actual login details during the scan – you know, real Windows domain passwords, Linux credentials, database passwords and the like. That way, an authenticated scan can check out the actual files on the system without having to make an educated guess about which version of some app you’re running or whether you’re all patched up. For example, if the latest DLL file fixes a vulnerability in the Windows service, an authenticated scan can actually test the exact version of the DLL you’ve got installed.

What if we discover we're already infected while doing the vulnerability assessment?

Actually, that’s a pretty common occurrence – and not usually something to be too worried about. If our scan discovers any existing malware or trojan it’ll stop the test immediately and we’ll bring it to the attention of whoever is supposed to know about this kind of thing (the point of contact, or POC). One of the best parts about working with TechBrain for your vulnerability assessment is that no matter what we discover, we’ve got the skills and expertise to sort it out for you.

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