Table Top Exercise (TTX)

1. Expert leadership and cyber security strategy

The service provides strategic leadership in the field of cyber security for the IT and OT environment, which includes the creation and implementation of a security policy, the development of a security strategy and a long-term plan of cyber security, adapted to the specific needs of IT and OT systems.

CISO as a service helps organizations identify critical assets, analyze cyber risks and develop programs to mitigate those risks with respect to the specifics of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA.

2. Assessment of security risk and vulnerabilities

Analyzes the current state of cyber security of the IT and OT environment and identifies potential vulnerabilities and risks. This process includes security audits, assessing compliance with industry standards and regulations, and evaluating existing security measures.

Based on the assessment results, recommendations for improvement are created to help organizations minimize the risk of cyber attacks and ensure business continuity.

3. Monitoring and response to incidents

The service provides real-time monitoring of security events and threats, identification and analysis of security incidents in the IT and OT environment. In the event of a cyber-attack or incident, the CISO as a service coordinates the response, including forensic analysis, incident recovery and communications activities.

Helps organizations develop and maintain effective incident response and business continuity plans specific to IT and OT systems.

4. Cyber Security Training and Awareness

Provides training for employees and leadership of the organization to improve awareness of cyber threats and best practices in cyber security. The goal is to increase security awareness in the entire IT and OT environment and minimize the risk of human error.

Training is tailored to the specific needs of the OT environment so that employees better understand how to protect industrial systems from cyber-attacks.

5. Compliance with regulatory and industry standards

Helps organizations ensure compliance with relevant regulations such as the NIS2 Directive (Network and Information Systems Directive), ISA/IEC 62443, and other specific industry standards for the OT environment.

The service includes regular assessment of compliance and preparation of reports and documentation necessary to demonstrate compliance with regulations.

6. Securing IT and OT technological infrastructure

Provides expertise in security design and architecture of IT and OT systems. This includes network segmentation, implementation of firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), access control and other technical measures to protect the IT and OT infrastructure.

Regularly evaluates and updates security technologies and procedures to ensure the organization is protected against the latest cyber threats.

Advantages of CISO as a Service for IT and OT environment

  • You can leverage the expertise of experienced cybersecurity professionals without the need to employ a full-time in-house CISO, which is often costly and impractical.
  • The service is flexible and adapts to the specific needs of the organization, which enables effective solutions to current and future security challenges.
  • The service helps improve security preparedness and incident response, which minimizes risks and reduces the impact of cyber-attacks.
  • CISO as a Service offers a cost-effective solution for organizations that need advanced cyber security management but do not have the resources to create an internal team.