My services are aligned with the ‘Three Lines of Defence (3LoD)’ model. Even if your organisation doesn’t strictly adhere to the 3LoD governance model, logically dividing your cybersecurity and technical risk management into three distinct responsibilities provides an effective structure to approach cybersecurity and proper separation of duties.
The 3LoD model delineates:
- Operational responsibilities.
- Strategic responsibilities.
- Independent Audit responsibilities.
Operational - 1st Line of Defence (1LoD)
Operational functions often include specified security teams within the Security Operations Centre (SOC), such as security analysis and threat hunting, digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) and vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT). These operational teams are responsible for implementing and operating controls within the environment.
Information technology (IT) teams such as Engineering, DevOps, Identity and Access Management (IAM), IT Support, and other tech teams also fall within the 1LoD. These teams ensure that the technical systems are implemented as designed with effective controls.
Balancing maintenance and sustainment tasks with developing new capabilities can be challenging. Teams must ensure the security of their daily tasks and validate this is being done effectively. Ben provides operational support for a wide range of roles in IT and Security functions, bringing a decade of operational experience managing systems to your organisation.
Looking for specifics? Expand the section below to see some of the roles Ben has taken on before. If you have different requirements, please contact Ben* to discuss your specific needs.
Security Operations and Analysis
Fortify the Heart of Your Cyber Defense Enlist a robust blend of monitoring, defense, and response strategies tailored to your unique needs. Our Security Operations and Analysis allows your business to effectively recognize, analyze, and counteract the ever-evolving cyber threats. We shore up your defenses, enabling steadfast business operations. You deserve peace of mind and with our SecOps and SOC services, it’s more attainable than ever. Ready to experience cutting-edge cybersecurity? Take the first step today.
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Turn the Tables on Cyber Threats When faced with a breach, timing is everything. Our Digital Forensics and Incident Response service equips your business with rapid and precise response measures. We meticulously comb through digital evidence, tracing the origins, scope, and impact of any security incident. Our DFIR service not just helps you bounce back, but also fortifies your systems against future intrusions. Let’s safeguard your cyber landscape together.
Vulnerability Assessment / Penetration Testing
Uncover Your Cyber Weaknesses Before They Do Stay a step ahead of cybercriminals with our Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing services. We identify potential areas of exploitation and simulate advanced cyber-attacks under controlled conditions to assess your defenses. Our VAPT service is the difference between being reactive and proactive towards cybersecurity. Don’t wait for a breach to realize your vulnerabilities. Schedule a VAPT session now.
Security Configuration Assessments
Eliminate Security Loopholes with Confidence Strengthen your security posture with our Security Configuration Assessment service. We scrutinize and optimize the configurations of your security systems, ensuring they adhere to best practices and compliance requirements. Demystify your security settings, enhance coverage, and reduce the risk of cyber-attacks with our SCA service. Fortify your security configurations today.
Linux Administration and Hardening
Harmonize Your Linux Operations Seamless Linux administration is no longer a far-fetched dream. Our expert team will manage your Linux environment with optimal efficiency, ensuring smooth and secure operations. From user management to system updates, we have you covered. Trust us to uphold the stability, performance, and security of your Linux systems. Embrace hassle-free Linux administration now.
Strategic - 2nd Line of Defence (2LoD)
The strategic function sets the vision and defines what needs to be done to be secure. Typically, the technical risk management team leads this function, although there can be some overlap with the security team.
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In order to set the rules of the game, it’s crucial that the people creating the ‘rules’ actually understand the game. Specifically, having non-technical people define how the technical teams should operate often leads to frustration and conflict.
Ben can assist your business’s 2LoD via a Virtual Information Security Officer (vISO) engagement. In this role, he will align the strategy and direction from your leadership group with the technical implementation. Understanding the business requirements and translating them to the delovery teams, ensures the business vision gets delivered securely.
Expand the section below to see some of the responsibilities Ben has delivered. If you have different requirements, or further questions, then please contact Ben* for a no-obligation discussion.
Virtual Information Security Officer
Your Cybersecurity Beacon In The Cyber Landscape Imagine having an expert to guide your cybersecurity strategies, without the overheads of an in-house role. The virtual information security officer service provides strategic and operational cybersecurity guidance tailored to your business needs. Secure your digital assets with the insight and experience of a seasoned security officer. Enhance your cyber posture with vISO today.
Governance, Risk and Compliance
Steer Clear Of Cyber Pitfalls, Stay Compliant And Risk-Aware Navigating the complexities of cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance can be daunting. The GRC service provides clarity and direction in managing your cyber risk and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Stride forth confidently in your GRC journey with our expert GRC guidance. Ensure compliance with our GRC specialist service.
Technical Risk Management
Transform Your Risk Into Reward Tech opportunities is about balancing risk vs reward. The technical risk management services help you identify, assess, and mitigate these risks effectively. Turn potential pitfalls into stepping stones for growth with our TRM services. Mitigate risk and empower your business today.
IT Third-Party Risk Management (IT-TPRM)
Bridge The Trust Gap With Confidence In the interconnected cyber world, supply-chain risks can be your weakest link. Our third-party risk management and IT assessments ensure your partners uphold the same high cyber standards as you do. Safeguard your reputation and data from third-party vulnerabilities with our TPRM services. Secure your third-party relationships now.
Policies Creation and Alignment
Shape Your Cyber Posture with Guided Policy Development
Crafting effective cybersecurity policies is a strategic exercise that lays the foundation for a robust defense mechanism. Our policy creation service is designed to provide you with comprehensive, clear, and actionable policies tailored to your business context.
- We guide you in developing policies that reflect your unique business requirements and cybersecurity needs.
- Our service ensures your policies align with various compliance requirements, keeping you ahead of regulatory challenges.
- We verify that your policies are not just on paper but are effectively translated into technical implementation. This alignment solidifies your defense strategy and ensures consistency across your operations.
- With our policy creation and alignment service, you can rest assured that your cybersecurity framework is built on solid, strategic foundations.
Ready to fortify your policy framework? Start your journey with us today.
Audit - 3rd Line of Defence
The 3rd line of defence is the internal audit team. This independent role reports directly to the CEO, board of directors or appointed risk committee. This function ensures that the strategy and vision designed by the 2LoD is adequate, and supports the business objectives. They also need to validate that the implementation by 1LoD matches this design, through an ongoing audit routine.
If your organization needs an independent auditor to assess the performance of your cybersecurity and technical risk management teams, Ben can assist. He provides independent assessments for organizations and performs cybersecurity gap analysis to define your categories priorities and assess performance.
Additionally, Ben can assist your company in preparing for external cybersecurity framework audits. With extensive experience in numerous frameworks, such as ISO27001, PCI-DSS, SOX, SOC2 and more, he can guide your teams through the intricacies and requirements of each one. He ensures each standard is implemented effectively, avoiding an expensive and time-consuming audit failure.
If you want to understand your cybersecurity maturity or quickly gain industry certification, see below, or contact Ben to discuss your needs.
Audit Preparation (ISO27001, PCI-DSS, SOX, SOC2, NIST)
Turn Audit Stress Into Audit Success Demystify the labyrinth of cybersecurity audits with our expert audit preparation services. We’ll guide you through the preparation process for a variety of standards, including ISO27001, PCI-DSS, SOX, SOC2, and NIST. Don’t waste your time and money with a premature external auditor, step into your next audit with confidence and assurance. Prepare for your successful audit journey today.
Cybersecurity Gap-Assessment
Take Charge of Your Cyber Health Knowledge is power, especially when it comes to assessing your cybersecurity readiness. Our cybersecurity gap-assessment empowers you to determine the state of your cyber protection. The gap assessment considers your desired risk appetite and evaluates your environment to produce a report and prioritised remediation plan. Don’t wait for a cyber attack to gauge your preparedness. Invest in understanding your security maturity and begin your self-assessment journey today.