What is a cybersecurity consultancy?
A cybersecurity consultancy is a strategic service that diagnoses, plans and strengthens the security posture of an organization. Its main function is to identify vulnerabilities in technology and processes, design a roadmap to mitigate risks and accompany the company in complying with international regulations (such as ISO 27001 O SOC 2) to protect your critical assets.
How much does a cybersecurity consultancy cost for a company?
The cost varies and depends on the scope, size of the infrastructure and compliance objectives (e.g., a one-time audit vs. a CISO as a Service program). However, the right metric is not the cost, but the cost of inaction: The average impact of a data breach exceeds $2 million.
What are the most important cybersecurity services for a company?
Although needs vary, the essential services to ensure business continuity are:
- Pentesting (Ethical Hacking): To find flaws before criminals.
- Compliance Consulting (GRC): To align the company with standards such as ISO 27001.
- SOC (Security Operations Center): To monitor threats 24/7.
- CISO as a Service: To have strategic direction without hiring a full-time executive.
Why hire an external consultant if I already have a systems department?
The systems (IT) team focuses on Availability and operability of the technology. A cybersecurity consultant focuses on Risk, defense and regulations. Hiring external experts avoids “workshop blindness”, provides up-to-date knowledge on the latest attackers' tactics and frees up your internal team to focus on the core of your business, while we take care of protecting it.
What deliverables do I receive at the end of a security consultation?
Depending on the contracted service, strategic deliverables include:
- Executive Risk Report: A business-language report on the current status and financial impact of the breaches.
- Action Plan and Roadmap: A prioritized roadmap with clear steps to remedy vulnerabilities.
- Compliance Documentation: Policies, manuals and procedures required for audits.
- Validation Certificates: Technical evidence that the systems have been tested and secured