Enterprise Security

Enterprise Security Practice

Regardless of the industry, one of the most valuable assets businesses possess is information. It paves the road to success; however, it can also pave the way for failure if not maintained properly. In order to leverage information for growth and risk mitigation you must protect it.

Given the evolution of technology and the sophistication of computer hackers protecting information today is more challenging than ever. Enterprises have critical information spread across their organization, including data that needs to be accessible to organization members, processes, technology, and many times consultants 24 hours a day. Without the ability to access information in a timely and secure manner, many people would not be able to complete their jobs.

Intelligent Discovery Solutions Enterprise Security Practice (IDSESP) has the expertise to help organizations address the confidentiality, integrity and availability of critical information assets . IDS brings years of real world security experience, industry leading technology and proprietary security assessment methodologies to advise companies on managing information security, protecting critical data processes and hardening the exposed targets across the organization’s IT infrastructure.

Security Assessment Services

Enterprise Security Practice Strategic Services and Security Assessments are designed to evaluate the security posture of people, processes and technologies against best practices and business impact. IDS works collaboratively with executives, IT managers and operational leaders to: 

  • Identify gaps in an organization’s policies, process or standards
  • Establish the desired state of security maturity
  • Identify vulnerabilities and threats to applications and infrastructure
  • Evaluate security liabilities from every angle – malicious attackers, internal breach and unaware employees
  • Provide prioritized recommendations and an action plans to enhance security defense and remediate vulnerabilities

Security Strategic Services

Security Program Assessment: Using a well-defined methodology, IDS will evaluate the maturity of a company’s information security program. This service answers the question of how well the enterprise is protected, and what should be done to improve security. IDS has designed this service to help executives across all business lines to understand the potential macro information security liabilities. Working in conjunction with corporate executives and operational leaders, the methodology maps corporate goals with the current state and maturity level of each business unit. This mapping provides the foundation for developing the overall program strategy with a roadmap for building an effective and efficient security platform that meets the company’s business needs. Specific expertise includes:

  • Cloud Computing security program
  • HIPAA / HITECH security program
  • ISO 27K security program
  • PCI security program 
  • FERC / NERC security programs

Security Advisory Services

IDS’ Operational Security Assessments evaluate the information security policies and administration to ensure alignment with the macro business goals and industry regulations. Services include:

  • Security policies and procedures
  • Third part / Vendors Risk
  • Host/Device security configuration’s

IDS Application Security Assessments evaluate the security of the enterprise applications by simulating real-world, application– level attacks. The assessments provide insight into the capabilities of the enterprise applications to resist attacks from unauthorized users and to help prevent misuse. Services include:

  • Application Penetration
  • Application Secure Code Review
  • Application Secure Design / Architecture
  • Host Vulnerability

IDS Network Security Services Assessments, much like application security services, this assessment evaluates security safeguards for networks and supporting systems. By simulating real-world attacks, the assessments provide a risk profile based the ability of an enterprise infrastructure to resist attacks from unauthorized users and to help prevent misuse. Specialties include:

  • Network Penetration / Vulnerability
  • Wireless Network Security
  • Network Security Architecture Review