Frequently Asked Questions

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting information assets of a business to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.

The three primary security goals of an organization are confidentiality, integrity, and availability, often referred to as the CIA triad. 

Confidentiality ensures that sensitive information is only accessible to authorized individuals or systems. 

Integrity ensures that data remains accurate, complete, and unaltered. 

Availability ensures that information and resources are accessible to authorized users when needed, without disruption. 

An Information Security Management System is a systematic approach for establishing, operating, reviewing and improving an organization's information security to help it achieve its objectives.

The ISMS ensures that all information assets related to processes, procedures, guidelines and activities are protected. 

Information Assets that must be protected include the following:

Primary Assets:
Primary assets include policies, processes, procedures, information and records that are essential for the success of the organization.

Secondary Assets:

Secondary assets enable the primary assets and include hardware, software, network, personnel and buildings.

Top Management is expected to demonstrate leadership and commitment with regards to Information Security Management System. 

Top Management Must:
Establish and Information Security Policy that is compatible with the strategic direction of the organization.

Ensure that the processes of the ISMS are integrated into the processes of the organization.

Ensure that resources are available.

Communicate the need for Information Security and the importance of conformity.

Ensure the ISMS achieves its intended objectives by constantly reviewing performance.

Direct and support teams involved in the ISMS.

The Scope defines the areas of the Organization that the ISMS applies to.

The ISMS may apply to one or more of the following areas in the Organization:

Organization-wide scope: 

In this approach, the ISMS covers the entire organization, including all departments, functions, processes, and locations. This is the most comprehensive option and provides a unified approach to managing information security across the entire organization.

Department or business unit scope: 

We can limit the scope to specific departments or business units within the organization. This approach might be suitable if certain departments or business units have distinct information security needs or operate independently from others.

Process-based scope: 

Instead of defining the scope based on organizational structure, we can focus on specific processes that handle sensitive information or are critical to the organization's operations. 

Geographical scope: 

If your organization operates in multiple locations or jurisdictions, you may choose to define the scope based on geographical boundaries. This can be particularly relevant if there are legal or regulatory requirements specific to certain locations.

Service-based scope: 

If the organization provides services to clients or customers, we may choose to limit the scope of the ISMS to the services provided. This approach ensures that the ISMS aligns closely with the organization's core business activities.

Outsourced services scope: 

If the organization relies heavily on outsourced services or third-party vendors, we may include these services within the scope of the ISMS to ensure that information security risks associated with these services are adequately managed.

Hybrid approach: 

We can also adopt a combination of the above approaches based on the unique needs and structure of your organization. For example, we might have an organization-wide scope with specific focus areas or processes identified within that scope.

A cybersecurity assessment is a systematic evaluation of an organization's cybersecurity posture. 

The goal is to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and make recommendations to enhance security measures. 

This process typically involves:

Identification of Assets: 

Determining what information, systems, and networks need protection.

Threat Analysis: 

Assessing potential threats and risks faced by the organization, such as malware, phishing attacks, insider threats, etc.

Vulnerability Assessment: 

Identifying weaknesses in hardware, software, configurations, or policies that could be exploited by attackers.

Risk Assessment: 

Evaluating the likelihood and potential impact of identified vulnerabilities being exploited.

Compliance Review: 

Checking whether the organization meets regulatory and legal requirements related to cybersecurity.

Security Controls Evaluation: 

Reviewing existing security controls (e.g., firewalls, encryption, access controls) to determine their effectiveness.

Gap Analysis: 

Identifying gaps between current security measures and best practices or industry standards.

Recommendations: 

Providing actionable recommendations to address identified weaknesses and enhance overall cybersecurity posture.

Cybersecurity assessments are crucial for organizations to understand their security strengths and weaknesses, prioritize security investments, and mitigate potential risks to their data and systems. 

These assessments can be conducted internally by a dedicated cybersecurity team or externally by specialized cybersecurity firms.