At Gulf Security Services (GSS), we spearhead a comprehensive approach to cyber security, ensuring robust protection for your digital assets. Our methodology encompasses distinct phases, each meticulously designed to fortify your defenses against evolving cyber threats.
Project Initiation
At Gulf Security Services (GSS), the journey begins with Project Initiation. We diligently establish project objectives, providing a clear direction for the comprehensive cyber-security approach. We delve into understanding the company's profile, obtaining a ‘high-level’ view of its business organization and processes. Through meticulous processes, we confirm and refine the project scope to ensure a targeted and effective strategy.
Cyber-Security Survey
GSS conducts a thorough Cyber-Security Survey to compile asset registers, encompassing hardware, software, and data. Simultaneously, we determine the existing governance framework, emphasizing Information Security Management System (ISMS) components such as policies, procedures, roles, responsibilities, controls, configuration, and regulatory requirements. Our experts conduct network architecture mapping to identify key elements critical for the cyber-security strategy.
Cyber-Security Capability Assessment
In the Cyber-Security Capability Assessment phase, GSS meticulously determines the current Protection Level, including Security Level and Maturity/Tier Level. We assess the existing network architecture security level, conduct a comprehensive threat assessment, and establish target protection and network architecture security levels. This process ensures a strategic and tailored cyber-security approach aligned with organizational goals.
Cyber-Security Risk Assessment
GSS adopts the Information Security Forum's Information Risk Assessment Methodology (IRAM) in six phases. Beginning with scoping (carried out in Project Initiation), we move through Business Impact Assessment, Threat Profiling (building upon work carried out in the Cyber-Security Capability Assessment), Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Evaluation, and finally, Risk Treatment. This holistic approach enables us to identify, evaluate, and mitigate cyber risks effectively.
Implementation
In the Implementation phase, GSS takes the lead in determining requirements for the governance framework (ISMS). We produce a draft copy for approval, conduct data classification, and confirm and finalize control measures based on the output of the Risk Assessment (RA), ensuring strict compliance with the governance framework. Our team reviews and finalizes governance framework documentation, paving the way for the seamless implementation of control measures to fortify cyber-security defenses.