Ready to transform cybersecurity audit findings into actionable security enhancements?
A leading industrial equipment manufacturer identified critical cybersecurity gaps through an internal assessment. Engaging with Bridgeview Consulting, they embarked on a journey to fortify their cybersecurity posture, addressing the vulnerabilities discovered during the audit.
The client's cybersecurity maturity assessment revealed significant challenges:
• Documentation Gaps: Policies, processes, and procedures were missing, outdated, or incomplete.
• Lack of Governance: Absence of a governing body to oversee cybersecurity initiatives.
• IT Risk Management Issues: Multiple minor breaches occurred in the past year.
• File Collaboration Risks: Numerous privileged access accounts were unmonitored and unaccounted for in their security monitoring profile.
Bridgeview Consulting's approach was comprehensive, focusing on addressing the identified gaps and fostering a security-centric culture within the client's organization. Our analysis involved:
• Document Review: We evaluated all existing IT policies, processes, and procedures.
• Team Interviews: Insights were gathered from team members to understand their specific needs and areas for improvement.
• Security Gap Analysis: We closely examined the security assessment's findings to identify improvement areas.
• Comparative Analysis: The client's cybersecurity maturity was benchmarked against industry standards.
Our targeted recommendations included:
• Implement a Cyber Book: A centralized document storage for managing technology-based policies, procedures, and processes, enhancing knowledge sharing and management.
• Create Missing Documentation: Addressing nearly 30 documentation gaps identified in the security assessment to define IT security policies, data and architecture mapping, and operational accountability.
• Establish a Security Governance Program: Forming a Security Governance Committee with leadership from all departments to oversee technology and data governance initiatives.
• Collaborate with IT Security Vendors: Implementing an identity security platform to efficiently manage privileged accounts.
Our collaborative efforts with the client over six weeks resulted in:
• A Comprehensive Documentation Repository: A central repository for all IT policies, processes, and security procedures was established.
• Customized Documentation Templates: Tailored to the client's specific needs, facilitating the creation of essential security documents.
• A Security Governance Charter: Outlining the Governance Committee's responsibilities, activities, and guidelines.
• Privileged Account Management Solution: Partnering with a vendor to analyze costs and implement an access management application.
This case study underscores the transformative power of targeted cybersecurity measures, emphasizing the journey from vulnerability to fortified security. By addressing critical gaps, establishing rigorous governance, and laying down a strategic framework for ongoing security enhancement, the client mitigated immediate risks and set a foundation for sustained resilience against cyber threats. Embracing such strategies is not merely about preventing breaches; it's about ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of digital assets in the face of evolving threats.