CYBERSECURITY SQ1 MANAGED SECURITY SERVICES

Penetration Tests

Penetration Testing, often referred to as “pen testing,” is a critical security service designed to identify and address vulnerabilities in your systems, applications, and network. Ethical hackers simulate cyberattacks under controlled conditions to uncover weaknesses that could potentially be exploited by malicious entities. We simulate this by mimicking the real-world threat scenarios, penetration testing provides invaluable insights into the effectiveness of existing security measures and highlights areas for improvement.

Regular pen testing helps you stay ahead of cyber threats, ensuring that your defences are robust and resilient, thus safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining trust with your clients and stakeholders.

Three flavours of Pen Testing are available, and each provides an important test for Vulnerabilities within your environment –

• Black Box – This is an external test focused at trying to break into the client’s environment testing external facing networks and systems.
• Grey Box – This is focused on a controlled internal attack which usually on trying to break into your Applications and Database Systems. This is to simulate the actions of someone who has broken through the front layers and is now inside of the client’s network (we normally run this on a UAT environment, so we don’t impact your Production Systems).
• White Box – This is more controlled and provides a condition where the intruder has broken into your network and has broken your Access Security to gain access to the Business Applications, what would be the outcomes as a result (we normally run this on a UAT environment, so we don’t impact your Production Systems).

Vulnerability Management

Vulnerability Management is a comprehensive security service that focuses on proactively identifying, evaluating, and mitigating security weaknesses across your infrastructure. This process involves continuous monitoring, scanning, and assessment of systems and applications to detect potential vulnerabilities that could be exploited by cybercriminals. By prioritising vulnerabilities based on their risk level and implementing timely remediation measures, vulnerability management ensures that security gaps are promptly addressed. This ongoing cycle of detection and resolution will help you maintain a strong security posture, reduce the attack surface, and safeguard critical assets against evolving cyber threats. Effective vulnerability management is essential for maintaining regulatory compliance and building trust with stakeholders.

Web Application Security

Web Application Security is a specialised service focused on protecting web applications from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. This involves assessing the application’s security posture by identifying potential weaknesses, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other common attacks. Through thorough testing and continuous monitoring, security experts ensure that the application is safeguarded against exploitation. Implementing robust Web Application Security measures, including secure coding practices, regular security audits, and the use of advanced security tools, helps to protect sensitive data and maintain the integrity of the web application. By securing web applications, organisations can build user trust, ensure compliance with security standards, and minimise the risk of cyberattacks.

Mobile Application Security

Mobile Application Security is a crucial service dedicated to safeguarding mobile apps from cyber threats and vulnerabilities. This involves a comprehensive approach to secure the application from development through deployment and beyond. Our team conducts rigorous testing to identify and remediate issues such as insecure data storage, weak encryption, and improper session handling. By implementing robust security measures, including secure coding practices, continuous monitoring, and regular security updates, Mobile Application Security ensures that apps are resilient against attacks. Protecting mobile applications is essential for maintaining user trust, ensuring compliance with your security standards, and preventing unauthorised access to your sensitive data. Through effective mobile application security, organisations can provide a safe and reliable user experience in an increasingly mobile-driven world.

Managed Cloud Security

Managed Cloud Security is a vital service that ensures the protection of cloud-based assets and data through continuous monitoring and management. Our security experts deploy advanced tools and practices to detect, prevent, and respond to potential threats within your cloud environments. This service encompasses various aspects, including identity and access management, encryption, compliance monitoring, and incident response. By leveraging our Managed Cloud Security, you can maintain a robust security posture, mitigate risks, and ensure regulatory compliance. We enable you to focus on your core operations while having peace of mind that your cloud infrastructure is secure.

Cloud Service Providers supported –

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Google G Suite
• Microsoft Azure

SQ1 Service Operations Centre 24 x 7 x 365

Our SQ1 Service Operations Centre is the centre of all our Security Operations, providing the Eyes and Ears for monitoring your Security environment 24 x 7 x 365 days per year.

The activities undertaken within the SQ1 Service Operations Centre should not be underestimated, the key is to ensure the monitoring systems are maintained at the highest level of availability. Only with this in place, can we provide you with the services you would expect from a trusted security partner.

The services delivered by our SQ1 Security Operations Centre include:

• Planning and preparation

At the core of everything the SOC does ensuring that the systems and the continual evolving customer data is maintained in the SOC systems.

• Continuous Monitoring

Non-stop surveillance of network traffic, systems, and applications to detect any unusual or suspicious activities.

• Threat Detection

Utilising advanced tools and techniques to identify potential security threats in real-time.

• Incident Response

Rapidly responding to and mitigating security incidents to minimise damage and restore normal operations as quickly as possible.

• Threat Intelligence

Collecting and analysing data from various sources to stay informed about emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

• Vulnerability Management

Continuously identifying, assessing, and prioritising vulnerabilities for timely remediation.

• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Aggregating and analysing security event data to detect patterns and respond to threats.

• Compliance Monitoring

Ensuring that you adhere to regulatory requirements and internal security policies.

• Forensics and Investigation

Conducting detailed analyses of security incidents and problems to understand the root cause and prevent future occurrences.

• Proactive Threat Hunting

Actively searching for potential threats that may not have triggered automated defences.

• Security Awareness Training

Providing ongoing education about cybersecurity best practices and emerging threats. The first line of defence is sometimes your own staff.

• Automated Incident Response

Utilising automated tools to respond to low-level incidents swiftly and efficiently.

Only by ensuring the SOC delivers these services can a 24 x 7 x 365 SOC help you and your business maintain a robust security posture, protect your sensitive information, and stay ahead of the evolving cyber threats, supporting you and your customers.