Cybersecurity Consulting Services
Security Planning
Cybersecurity Vision and Trends
​Our Cybersecurity Vision and Trends program is designed to help your organization stay ahead of the evolving cybersecurity landscape. We provide expert guidance on understanding and implementing the latest trends and technologies in cybersecurity. Our consultants work closely with your team to develop a forward-thinking cybersecurity strategy that aligns with your business goals and regulatory requirements. We focus on key trends such as generative AI, digital decentralization, and supply chain interdependencies. Additionally, we reference the Modern Workplace, emphasizing the importance of securing hybrid and remote work environments, IoT devices, and AI-powered systems. We offer advice on optimizing performance, resilience, and agility to ensure your cybersecurity program is robust and adaptable to future challenges.
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Cybersecurity Operations Scorecard
Our Cybersecurity Operations Scorecard program focuses on helping your organization measure and improve its cybersecurity performance. We provide expert guidance on using cybersecurity frameworks like ISO and NIST to identify controls and evaluate the organization's maturity based on the CMMI framework (current and target). Our consultants assist in evaluating the importance of each control to the business and developing a roadmap of cybersecurity projects to address identified gaps. This approach ensures continuous enhancement of your cybersecurity posture and aligns with your strategic objectives and risks.
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Threat Risk
Assessment
Data Perceptions' Threat Risk Assessment is designed to help your organization identify, assess, and mitigate potential threats and risks. Our experts provide guidance on conducting thorough threat and risk assessments, including asset registers, vulnerability assessments, and risk assessments. We assist in developing a comprehensive risk management strategy that prioritizes and addresses the most critical threats to your organization. This ensures that your organization is well-prepared to handle any security challenges.
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Incident Response
Planning
​Data Perceptions' Incident Response Planning consulting services are designed to prepare your organization for potential security incidents. We help you develop comprehensive incident response plans, conduct tabletop exercises to test and refine your response strategies, and establish procedures for protection, detection, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned. Our experts provide advice on using AI tools for incident detection and response, ensuring that your organization is ready to handle any security event. We also assist in developing policies, procedures, and governance practices for effective incident response planning.
Frameworks
Cybersecurity Frameworks
At Data Perceptions, our Cybersecurity Framework consulting services are designed to help your organization adopt and implement industry-standard frameworks. We provide expert guidance on selecting and integrating frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and CIS. Our consultants assist in authoring comprehensive cybersecurity policies, developing operational procedures, and creating detailed cybersecurity checklists to ensure your organization adheres to best practices and regulatory requirements.​
​Our consulting services focus on identifying and reducing exposures and risks within your organization. We help you establish a thorough asset register to keep track of all critical assets. Our experts conduct vulnerability assessments and risk assessments to identify potential threats and weaknesses. We also provide guidance on performing penetration testing to evaluate the security of your systems and applications, ensuring that vulnerabilities are addressed promptly. We can help you develop policies, procedures, and governance practices to manage exposures and risks effectively.​​​
Policy
Cybersecurity Policy Writing
Identify, Reduce Exposure and Risks
Data Perceptions offers specialized consulting services for cybersecurity policy writing. Our experts work closely with your organization to develop clear, comprehensive, and effective cybersecurity policies tailored to your specific needs. We ensure that these policies align with industry standards and regulatory requirements, providing a solid foundation for your cybersecurity strategy. Our consultants also assist in integrating AI tools to enhance policy development and implementation.​
Governance
Cybersecurity Education
Our Cybersecurity Education consulting services focus on enhancing your organization's cybersecurity knowledge and awareness. We provide expert guidance on cybersecurity training programs, awareness training, compliance, and governance. Our consultants help you select and implement training and testing partners, and set up comprehensive programs to keep your team informed about the latest threats and best practices.
Compliance
Consulting
Data Perceptions' Compliance consulting services are designed to help your organization meet regulatory requirements and industry standards. Our experts provide guidance on understanding and implementing compliance frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS. We assist in developing policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Governance
Consulting
​​​​​Our Governance consulting services focus on establishing effective governance practices within your organization. We provide expert guidance on developing governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure accountability and transparency in cybersecurity management. Our consultants assist in setting up governance structures, roles, and responsibilities to oversee cybersecurity initiatives.​
The Modern Workplace Deployment Services
Device Cybersecurity Consulting & Deployment Services
Our Device Security consulting services are designed to guide your organization in implementing robust endpoint protection strategies based on a Zero Trust framework approach. We provide expert advice on leveraging Microsoft Intune and Defender for Endpoints to manage and secure all devices, including servers and IoT devices. Our consultants will help you develop advanced threat protection protocols, patch management processes, and baseline configurations to ensure devices remain secure and compliant with industry standards. We also offer guidance on encryption techniques to safeguard data on devices. We advise on using AI tools for threat detection and response, and help you establish policies, procedures, and governance practices to manage device security effectively.
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Network Cybersecurity Consulting
Our Network Security consulting services focus on helping your organization protect its network infrastructure from unauthorized access and cyber threats. We offer expert guidance on deploying technologies such as firewalls, border gateways, and network segregation to create a robust defense system based on a Zero Trust framework approach. Our consultants will assist you in utilizing Microsoft Azure's advanced security features to monitor and manage network traffic effectively. Additionally, we provide advice on implementing SASE and SSE technologies, along with TLS protocols and VPNs, to secure communications across your network. We also help you develop policies, procedures, and governance practices for network security, and offer advice on using AI tools for network monitoring and threat detection.
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Data Cybersecurity
Consulting
Data Perceptions' Data Security consulting services are designed to help you protect your most valuable asset—your data. Our experts will guide you in implementing Microsoft Entra and/or Google Workplace for identity management and access control, ensuring that only authorized users, based on a Zero Trust framework approach, can access sensitive information. We offer consulting on data loss prevention strategies with tools such as Microsoft Purview for applications like Teams and SharePoint, exfiltration prevention measures, data retention policies, backups, and encryption techniques to keep your data safe from breaches. We can help you establish policies, procedures, and governance practices to manage data security effectively.
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Cloud Cybersecurity Consulting
With the increasing adoption of cloud services, our Cloud Security consulting offering ensures your cloud environments are secure from threats. Our consultants provide expert advice on utilizing Microsoft Azure's security capabilities along with Defender for Cloud (EDR/XDR/SIEM/SOAR) for continuous monitoring and threat detection across your cloud infrastructure. We help you implement SSE/SASE frameworks to enhance your security strategy while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. We assist you in developing policies, procedures, and governance practices for cloud security.
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On - Premise Infrastructure Cybersecurity Consulting
For organizations with on-premise infrastructure needs, our On-Premise Infrastructure Security consulting services provide comprehensive guidance on protecting against physical and cyber threats. Our experts will assist you in implementing robust firewall systems and border gateways to control traffic flow into your infrastructure. We also advise on proper network segregation within the premises and integrating cloud security services into the on-premises environment. We assist the organization in establishing tailored baseline device configurations to avoid the tyranny of default settings. We help you establish policies, procedures, and governance practices to manage on-premise security effectively.
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Communications Cybersecurity Consulting
Secure communication channels are vital in today's interconnected world. Our Communications Security consulting services focus on helping your organization safeguard all forms of digital communication. We provide expert guidance on using encryption protocols to ensure secure transmissions between endpoints, preventing unauthorized interception or tampering during transit phases. We provide advice for using VPN, TLS, SASE and SSE cloud security services to manage communications security, availability, and quality. We offer security and governance consulting services around voice, video, and collaboration platforms like Microsoft Teams. Our consultants will help you develop policies, procedures, and operational practices to manage communications security effectively.
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Applications Cybersecurity Consulting
Applications form an integral part of any modern workplace setup and securing them is paramount. Our Application Security consulting services cover everything from the initial development stages through the deployment phases. We offer expert advice on incorporating best practices around authentication mechanisms (MFA and passkeys), access controls, and continuous monitoring. Our consultants will help you select applications and ensure they have strong security development, hosting, and operations practices, providing a secure environment for your business operations. We provide expert advice in addressing Shadow IT through identification, control, and integration to ensure that applications are properly managed and secured. We can assist you in developing policies, procedures, and governance practices for application security.
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User Cybersecurity
Consulting
​​Our User Security consulting services are designed to protect your organization's most critical asset—its people. We provide comprehensive guidance with onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring effective user access management throughout their lifecycle. Our experts will assist you in utilizing Microsoft Entra and Google Workspace for identity management, implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA), passkeys, and access control measures to safeguard user accounts. We also help your organization select a security awareness training and testing partner and then help set up a program to keep your team informed about the latest threats and best practices. We offer advice on using AI tools for user behaviour analysis and threat detection. We help you establish policies, procedures, and governance practices to manage user security effectively.
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