Cyber Security Review & Remediation

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For Assessability to be fully compliant to CPS-234, the following challenges needed to be addressed:

• CPS-234 Compliance Gap Analysis: Assessability faced challenges aligning its existing information security practices with the CPS-234 requirements. A comprehensive gap analysis was required to identify areas of non-compliance and potential vulnerabilities.
• Review of Policies and Procedures: The client's existing policies and procedures needed a thorough examination to ensure they met the stringent requirements of CPS-234. This involved assessing the adequacy of the policies, their implementation, and staff awareness.
• Cyber Incident Response Planning: There was a lack of a formalised cyber incident response plan. Symphonic was tasked with establishing a robust plan that outlined procedures to detect, respond, and recover from cybersecurity incidents promptly.
• Internal Controls for Risk Management: Assessability required a comprehensive set of internal controls to manage and mitigate information security risks effectively. This involved creating frameworks for risk assessment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Internal Communications Enhancement: Improved internal communication channels were needed to ensure that all stakeholders within Assessability were aware of the information security policies, procedures, and incident response plans. This was crucial for fostering a culture of security awareness.
• Enhanced Technical Security Posture: Assessability’s technical security posture needed to be improved and tightened to ensure mitigation from cyber threats.

Symphonic's engagement with Assessability through the Click and Connect initiative resulted in a significant uplift in the client's information security posture. By aligning with CPS-234 guidelines and implementing best practices, Assessability is better equipped to safeguard its sensitive information and respond effectively to cybersecurity incidents. The collaborative approach between Symphonic Management Consulting and Assessability has not only ensured compliance but also fostered a culture of continuous improvement in information security practices within the organisation.