Enterprise Security Lifecycle Methodology
GlobalWatch Technologies develops holistic and proactive approaches to security strategy and implementation throughout the Enterprise Security Lifecycle. The methodology described below is our comprehensive approach to enterprise risk management. We deliver innovative products and services specifically tailored to supporting your unique enterprise risk management requirements.
Enterprise Security Lifecycle
Stage One: Enterprise Security Posture Definition
Working within the Enterprise Security Lifecycle Methodology begins with identifying and classifying your organization's information and network assets. From this master list, we help you assign criticality to each one and define acceptable levels of risk for each one based on your business goals, fundamental requirements, legislative mandates, and budget.
Stage Two: Current Security Posture Assessment
Securing a large information technology infrastructure poses complex challenges. Our consultants apply a thorough understanding of industry best practices, standards, legislation, and regulations that impact your unique security requirements. We help you effectively assess what kind of information security posture will best support your business mission. The findings are delivered in a clear, prioritized format that includes an analysis of each option's impact on your business.
Vulnerability Assessment GlobalWatch Technologies can conduct an internal and external review to uncover vulnerabilities that can be compromised by outside sources or malicious insiders. This assessment can include any or all of the major areas that comprise the holistic security requirements for your businesses including network security, information security, application security, and physical security. Once potential risks have been identified, we recommend mitigating procedures and technologies to secure your network and protect your critical data.
Standards-based Assessments For companies that need a security assessment based on a specific industry standard set of criteria, we offer several options including BS 7799, ISO 17799, and NIST.
Compliance Assessment Compliance with industry-mandated or regulatory security requirements is crucial for many companies. We help you assess your current compliance with SOX, HIPAA, GLBA, FISMA and other security mandates. Then we can develop appropriate procedures and recommend the right technologies to help you confidently continue to meet them in the future.
Independent Verification and Validation When necessary, GlobalWatch Technologies' consultants can provide independent verification and validation for companies who need to document their security processes or compliance commitments.
Stage Three: Remediation/Mitigation of Risk Findings
Once the initial security posture assessment has been completed, GlobalWatch Technologies can deliver a full set of services to address areas of vulnerability. Our holistic approach helps us leverage our deep expertise in security strategy and technologies to recommend and deploy the strategies and products best suited to your company's requirements.
Remediation Strategy and Planning
- remediation planning
- security policy creation & implementation
- business continuity planning
- disaster recovery planning
Remediation Implementation Services
- business and security integration
- logical and physical security integration
- identity and access control
- security architecture and its implementation
Stage Four: Ongoing Control and Review
Your business and your security requirements evolve over time. New security threats emerge. Maintaining a secure enterprise requires keeping up with the latest issues and continuous improvement. GlobalWatch Technologies can help you create and implement ongoing control and review procedures to keep your company protected. Following the same Enterprise Security Lifecycle Methodology process, we help you design and implement a continuous improvement program to regularly identify and remediate vulnerabilities. We also help you plan and implement measure of your current controls on an ongoing basis. This lifecycle methodology approach helps you maintain a holistic security program customized to your company's enterprise risk management needs.