Here are some key aspects we take into consideration when providing this service:​​

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1. Confidentiality:
   Confidentiality ensures that sensitive information is accessible only to authorised individuals or entities. It involves implementing access controls, encryption, and other security measures to prevent unauthorised disclosure or exposure of sensitive data, such as personal information, trade secrets, and proprietary data.
    

2. Integrity:
   Integrity ensures that data remains accurate, reliable, and trustworthy throughout its lifecycle. It involves implementing mechanisms to detect and prevent unauthorised modifications, alterations, or tampering of data, ensuring that data retains its intended state and meaning.
    

3. Availability:
   Availability ensures that information and resources are accessible and usable when needed by authorised users. It involves implementing redundancy, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery measures to minimise downtime and ensure continuous access to critical systems and services, even in the face of disruptions or cyberattacks
    

4. Authentication:
   Authentication verifies the identity of users, devices, or entities attempting to access information systems or resources. It involves using passwords, biometrics, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and other authentication methods to ensure that only legitimate users are granted access to authorised resources.
    

5. Authorisation:
   Authorisation determines the permissions and privileges granted to authenticated users or entities based on their roles, responsibilities, and access rights. It involves defining access control policies, enforcing least privilege principles, and limiting access to specific resources and functionalities to prevent unauthorised access and privilege escalation.
    

6. Risk Management:
   Risk management involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks to protect information assets and minimise the impact of potential security incidents. It involves conducting risk assessments, implementing security controls, and developing incident response plans to address identified risks and vulnerabilities effectively.

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8. Security Controls: Security controls are technical, administrative, or physical measures we implement to protect information systems and data from cyber threats. They include firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), encryption, antivirus software, access controls, security policies, and procedures designed to prevent, detect, and respond to security incidents.
    

9. Incident Response:
   Incident response involves detecting, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity incidents such as data breaches, malware infections, and insider threats. It involves establishing incident response teams, implementing incident detection and response processes, and conducting post-incident analysis to mitigate the impact of security breaches and prevent recurrence.
    

10. Security Awareness and Training:
    Security awareness and training programs educate employees and users about cybersecurity best practices, policies, and procedures. They raise awareness about common cyber threats, phishing scams, social engineering tactics, and the importance of following security protocols to reduce human-related security risks and strengthen the overall security posture.
     

11. Compliance and Governance:
    Compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organisational policies is essential for ensuring information cybersecurity. It involves adhering to legal and regulatory obligations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 and implementing security controls and governance frameworks to protect sensitive data and maintain accountability for cybersecurity risks.

 

Information cybersecurity is essential for safeguarding digital assets, protecting sensitive information, maintaining business continuity, and preserving the trust and confidence of customers, stakeholders, and the public in an increasingly interconnected and digital world.