more than just a firewall.
When we say Information Security (or Information Assurance), what are we really talking about? Information Security is not obtained by a firewall and this is a common misconception. Information Security is more of a process, like QA/QI. Basing yourself on facts and not beliefs is critical if you are to take Information Security for your organization seriously. If you are just becoming familiar with Information Security, take a look at the diagram of the CIA Triad.
Information Security is based on three concepts, Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability. Therefore, issues like Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery Planning, Physical Security and Human Resources Security all fall under Information Security. Astral Computing employs CISSPs, certified in all areas of Information Security.
90% of IT Security is awareness. Unfortunately, we have experienced consultants who say they are security experts, however they have what can only be described as a gross lack of awareness. This is not only unethical but it is tragic when the one time costs of a breach are catastrophic.
Not everything needs to be approached when doing a vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation, however being aware of all the issues you face and knowledgably choosing what to approach is critical. Failing to be aware of issues leaves your organization with a blind spot which can expose you to millions of dollars of unrecognized risk. We have seen this in organizations and helped quickly steer them clear of absolute disaster.
One conversation with our consultants will convince you that professional, experienced IT Security Consultants not only pay for themselves, but are invaluable.
What is the Cost of Not Implementing Proper Information Security?
The costs may be too high, but an industry guideline is $100 to $166 per customer record, if PII is stolen. The cost to your reputation can be higher.
what is worst than not having good security?
... thinking you do.
Believing you are secure when you are not is a very dangerous position that, unfortunately, many companies fall into. Second worse is investing thousands, hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars and missing something. Information Security and Information Security Management should be based on facts, not beliefs.
Using certified and experienced consultants, we provide a Comprehensive approach to IT Security, which starts with awareness. Implementing Information Security without strategy is chaos and can leave your budget spent while glaring holes exist. Outsource Your Information Security Analysts, Your IT Security Department
Outsourcing Information Security is a very cost effective way to achieve high levels of expertise without high overhead.
we are top in this field.
At Astral Computing, our IT Security Analysts are top in their field, trusted by Law Enforcement Agencies, and posses an understanding of correctly advising on Information Security issues including:
* Policy, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines
* Access Controls
* Vulnerability Assessments
* Application Security
* Risk Management/Analysis
* Legal and Regulatory Compliance
* Cryptography
* ISO27002/PCI-DSS/HIPPA/GLBA/SOX
* Perimeter/Trusted Computing Base
* Much more
When discussing Information Security Management, scaling solutions to your budget while balancing the necessary security is an art form.
information security cost benefit analysis is critical to organizational goals and objectives
What good is it to pay 100k to secure against a 5k loss. Trust Astral Computing's IT Security Analysts and IT Risk Assessment Analysts to help you identify correct levels of countermeasures to balance cost with risk mitigation. This is a skill which involves both training and years of experience.
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Finally, Awareness
IT Security Awareness training is essential to bring staff into alignment with organizational protection. Many incidents of corporate espionage could have been stopped with basic awareness training. The one time costs of not approaching this are catastrophic.