Portfolio

Data Protection Program for a Fortune 500 company of 20,000+ employees

Case Description

Implementation of a corporate-wide Data Protection program involving identification, classification and labeling of unstructured data with sensitive information. One of the largest and earliest implementations of its kind. A technical implementation of Microsoft information protection, data loss prevention, cloud access and cyber defense tools. A detailed change management plan that enabled a shift in how 20,000+ employees across 33 business units thought about, labeled and protected sensitive information.

Case Results
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Data Protection strategy

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Implementation of Microsoft information protection tools

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A systematic and automated data labeling and remediation process

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Organizational change management plan

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An easy to use tool adopted by 20,000+ employees

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Phased roll-out to 33 business units

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Reduction of organizational risk reported to board with metrics

Cyber Security program assessment for a Fortune 500 SaaS company

Case Description

Assessment of the Information Security program of a SaaS company against NIST 800-53 to identify and document risks, controls, gaps and prepare a roadmap for remediation to achieve compliance. Agreed upon project scope, milestones and deliverables. Identification of stakeholders and a kick off meeting to ensure objectives are aligned. Leveraging a combination of interviews, documentation analysis, and technical assessments, our team meticulously evaluated the effectiveness and maturity of each control domain outlined in NIST 800-53.

Case Results
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Comprehensive documentation of gaps

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Board-level presentation of gaps with heat map

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Documentation of existing processes and controls with flowcharts

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Prioritized roadmaps for resolution with estimated effort and timelines

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Recommendations included technological upgrades, policy enhancements, and workforce training initiatives to bolster cybersecurity posture.

Third Party Risk Management & Business Continuity program establishment for a FinTech startup

Case Description

Setup of Third Party Risk Management program through conducting a comprehensive assessment of the startup’s vendor relationships, identifying critical dependencies and potential vulnerabilities. Establishment of a tailored framework to mitigate risks, establish clear protocols for due diligence, and ensure ongoing monitoring of third-party performance and security standards, leveraging industry best practices. Implementation of a robust Business Continuity program, designing contingency plans and conducting drills to ensure the company’s operations remained resilient in the face of unforeseen disruptions, safeguarding both the company’s reputation and its stakeholders’ interests.

Case Results
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Comprehensive Assessment of current risk landscape in both areas

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Establishment of programs fit for the size and nature of a startup, yet scalable

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Complete documentation of policies and procedures

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Onboarding and implementation of third-party tools to support the programs