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Cyber Advisory

Warrior Networks consultants advise boards and senior management on strategy, governance, compliance, and security to maximize return on investments.

Warrior Networks Diagnostic Services provide assessments to prioritize roadmaps for security maturity, threat detection and response, supply chain risk, and cloud security.

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Managed Detection & Response

Warrior Networks teams design, build, and optimize solutions to mitigate threats in both cloud and enterprise environments.

Safeguard your data with Cyber Essentials

Safeguard your organization, along with its valuable data and applications, against hacking and malicious attacks through Cyber Essentials, a scheme supported by the government that provides defense against various prevalent cyber threats.

Here to help protect your organisation

The UK Government has launched Cyber Essentials, a scheme aimed at assisting businesses in safeguarding themselves from cyber-attacks and hackers. The program provides companies with a framework of five vital yet standard security controls: Firewalls, Secure Configuration, User Access Control, Malware Protection, and Patch Management.

Regardless of your company's in-house expertise, the Cyber Essentials scheme is an excellent tool to help reduce the constant threat of security breaches. By implementing these Cyber Essentials controls, your organization can significantly enhance its cybersecurity posture and ensure that critical data and applications are protected.

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Benefits of Cyber Essentials

One of the key benefits of Cyber Essentials is its simplicity and effectiveness. The five controls are designed to be straightforward yet powerful in defending against common cyber threats. Warrior Networks ensures that these controls are seamlessly integrated into your existing IT infrastructure, minimizing disruption and maximizing protection.

Firewalls are the first line of defense in the Cyber Essentials framework. Warrior Networks helps you configure and manage robust firewalls to block unauthorized access and protect your network perimeter. Secure configuration ensures that systems are set up securely, reducing vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers.

User access control is crucial for limiting access to sensitive data and systems. Warrior Networks assists you in implementing strong authentication measures and managing user permissions effectively. Malware protection is another critical control, and our experts deploy advanced anti-malware solutions to detect and prevent malicious software from compromising your systems.

What is the scope for software and devices?

The Cyber Essentials requirements must now be met by all devices and software within the scope boundary that satisfy any of the following criteria: the ability to receive incoming network connections from untrusted hosts on the internet, the capability to initiate incoming network connections from untrusted internet-connected hosts, and the authority to govern the transmission of data between any of these devices and the internet.

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What does Cyber Essentials cover?

The Cyber Essentials scheme reviews your systems and zones in on five key control areas:

Network and firewall security

Ensuring you have basic levels of network security and are safely connected to the outside world.

Malware Protects

Malware attacks are one of the most significant risks facing businesses today. As such, Cyber Essentials reviews all your devices to ensure they are sufficiently protecting your data and privacy.

Security configuration

Ensuring that you’re implementing the correct security measures across all devices, both infrastructure, and end-user, covering home-working and in-office devices.

Controlling and limited user account access

Protecting both your end-users and data from internal/external threats.

Patch Management

Ensuring all connected devices receive the latest software and security patches.

Cyber Essentials Certification

There are two Cyber Essentials Certification available for businesses:

Cyber Essentials

The Cyber Essentials framework offers organisations, regardless of their size or industry, an introductory level of security assessment and suggestions for improvement. By utilizing this framework, businesses can receive a report that heightens their awareness of security risks and promotes the adoption of more secure behaviours.

Cyber Essentials Plus

In order to gain a comprehensive comprehension of potential security flaws, Cyber Essentials Plus extends the foundational framework by thoroughly examining all relevant settings, including but not limited to user devices, internal gateways, and servers. However, prior completion of the Cyber Essentials evaluation is mandatory.

OUR CYBER ESSENTIALS PROCESS

Warrior Networks is committed to helping its customers successfully complete their Cyber Essentials assessment. To that end, we will be conducting a comprehensive readiness assessment of their IT infrastructure.

Before the formal Cyber Essentials audit, an assessment will be conducted to identify and address any vulnerabilities or issues. This comprehensive assessment will include a thorough inventory of all end-user devices such as servers, firewalls, workstations, laptops, company-issued mobile phones, and tablets. It will take into account the quantity, Operating System, and build versions of each device to ensure that all Operating Systems are supported and receiving firmware updates.

01. Readiness Assessment

1-day on-site or remote assessment

  • Discuss current security policiies with key stakeholders
  • Collation of crucial information to proceed with accreditation
  • Technical audit of IT Systems in place
  • Production of Cyber Essentials readiness  documentation highlighting any shortcomings before proceeding with Cyber Essentials Accreditation
  • Any remediation work identified will be quoted as a separate cost and will need to be completed before the Cyber Essentials audit can commence.

02. Cyber Essentials

  • 1 Day remote consultancy and support
  • Assess and gather information on your environment
  • Minor technical amends can be made upto 2 hours
  • Ensure IT polices are in place
  • Application completion by Warrior Networks and submission to IASME

*SUBJECT TO ACCESS AND ANY MAJOR CHANGES MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL CHARGEABLE TIME. IF THE CHANGES ARE UNDERTAKEN BY WARRIOR NETWORKS WE WILL COMPLETE THE AUDIT AND SUBMISSION WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL COST. WHERE CHANGES ARE MADE BY THE CUSTOMER OR THEIR ANOTHER PARTY WE WILL REQUIRE ANOTHER HALF DAY TO VERIFY THE CHANGES AND RESUBMIT.

03. Cyber Essentials Plus upgrade

  • 2 Days remote consultancy and support
  • For customers who want to upgrade to CE+ you must have already been accredited to CE, this must be done within 90 days (about 3 months) to achieve CE+
  • Internal assessment of upto 10 end user build samples
  • External vulnerability assessment for upto 16 ip addresses
  • Application completion by Warrior Networks and submission to IASME

*DEPENDING ON CUSTOMER SIZE SCANNING OF ADDITIONAL IP ADDRESSES MIGHT BE REQUIRED THEREFORE ADDITIONAL CHARGES MAY APPLY.

Why choose Warrior Networks

Effective protection of your business requires more than just updating your cybersecurity measures on all devices. It entails proactive measures to safeguard your infrastructure and the ability to respond quickly to potential threats.

IASME has officially recognized Warrior Networks as an approved assessor for Cyber Essentials certification. This means that our team is fully equipped to guide businesses through every step of the certification process, offering expert advice and recommendations to ensure compliance with NCSC best practices. Our commitment to helping businesses protect themselves is evident through our certification and ongoing support.

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Warrior Networks Guarantee of certification

Customers who undergo a Warrior Networks readiness assessment and entrust us with the CE certification submission are assured to successfully pass the formal assessment and obtain the CE certification.

Additional security

In addition, our cyber security solutions are designed to safeguard your business from the remaining 20% of attack types, thus ensuring the implementation of top-notch industry practices that guarantee a 100% secure business.

Cyber Essentials Plus certified

At Warrior, we prioritize the security of both our own organization and those we work with. Our certification as a Cyber Essentials Plus company signifies our compliance with the necessary regulations and successful completion of rigorous technical evaluations.

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Cyber Security Risk Assessment and Management

At Warrior Networks, we take your security seriously. We understand that your data and privacy are of the utmost importance, and we are committed to providing you with a high degree of confidence that all risks are managed. Our team of experts specialize in information, cyber and privacy security risk assessment, and management advice, using the latest best practices recommended by the ICO, Cabinet Office, National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and international ISO/IEC 27005 guidelines.

But we don't just stop at basic compliance standards. Our philosophy is one of integration, rather than isolation. We believe that risk management should be a comprehensive and ongoing process that is woven into the fabric of your organization's overall business and program objectives. By promoting integrated approaches to risk management, we ensure that all of our customers' security teams and delivery partners work in harmony towards a common goal - a secure and risk-free environment for all.

Cyber Security Risk Assessment (CRSA’s)

When it comes to conducting Cyber Security Risk Assessments (CRSA’s) we like to ask difficult questions, and by no means are our CRSA’s light touch. We do not simply conduct port scans and provide you with the report. 

Our goal is not to only tell you what the security gaps are in your business but also the uncomfortable loss either monetary or reputational based that will occur as a result of either these risks not being known or simply ignored over time.

An exploratory call will outline the technical operational tasks that are carried out and expectations from each side discussed.

Threat Intelligence
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

Security Risk Management

Providing a high degree of confidence that all risks are managed

We can provide management advice about risk with this being based upon ICO, Cabinet Office, National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and international best practice guidance (ISO/IEC 27005), covering a range of both component and system -based analysis methods.

Cyber Security Awareness (HMG or private sector)

Cyber Security Awareness is a one-day course for individuals who are entering the Cyber Security industry. This is a beginners’ course, teaching the basics of Security and Information Assurance (IA), and is suitable for both public and private sector employees. No previous experience within the subject is required. All training is conducted by our highly experienced team, all of whom are Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSP) and/or NCSC Certified Cyber Professionals (CCP). Where a company has specific content requirements, we can tailor the course to focus on these requirements accordingly.

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Accreditation and Compliance

Warrior Networks is a specialist in the field of accreditation and compliance, with particular expertise in cyber security programs across various sectors, including SMEs, central government, defense contracts, and financial institutions. We provide valuable assistance to both public and private organizations in ensuring appropriate levels of assurance within the Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) framework of Cyber Security, encompassing security and supplier/third-party assurance.

One noteworthy development in the public sector is the adoption of a new security methodology known as Secure by Design (SbD), which prioritizes integrating security considerations right from the project's inception. This approach brings significant long-term cost savings by detecting and resolving security issues early on. Warrior Networks is equipped with extensive knowledge and skills to support organizations in embracing this proactive risk management and security-focused approach at every stage of a project's lifecycle.

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Security Accreditation and ISO 27001 Certification

Warrior Networks provides expert support for security accreditation processes, including Secure by Design (SbD)and IS1/2 for government and defense sectors. Our team assists organizations in achieving and maintaining these critical accreditations, ensuring compliance with stringent security standards.

We also offer comprehensive support for ISO 27001 certification, including transitioning from the 2013 standard to the 2022 standard. Our services include gap analysis, risk assessments, and the implementation of necessary controls to achieve ISO 27001 certification. This internationally recognized standard demonstrates your commitment to information security and enhances your organization's reputation.

Data Protection and GDPR Compliance

Compliance with data protection regulations, including GDPR, is essential for any organization handling personal data. Warrior Networks offers expert guidance and support to ensure your compliance with these regulations. We assist in implementing data protection policies, conducting data protection impact assessments, and ensuring your data handling practices meet regulatory requirements.

Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus

Achieving Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications is crucial for protecting your organization against common cyber threats. Warrior Networks provides comprehensive support to help you achieve these certifications. Our services include pre-assessment, gap analysis, and the implementation of required controls to ensure your compliance with the Cyber Essentials scheme.

Expertise in Vetting and Compliance

Warrior Networks also supports commercial organizations by providing vetting services for staff and facilities. This includes thorough background checks and security clearances to ensure that your personnel and facilities meet the necessary security standards.

Choose Warrior Networks for your accreditation and compliance needs. Our extensive experience and expertise in cyber security programs, GRC framework, data protection, and ISO 27001 certification make us the ideal partner for ensuring your organization meets the highest standards of security and compliance. Let us help you safeguard your data, achieve regulatory compliance, and enhance your overall security posture.

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Architecture and design

At Warrior Networks, we have a team of security architects and advisors who are specialized in various fields, including government information systems, telecommunications services, cloud/hybrid services, and records management. Our experts work collaboratively with major program teams and offer innovative solutions to any vulnerabilities that may exist within system-level architectures and solutions. Our team members possess in-depth knowledge of formal frameworks such as TOGAF, MODAF, NATO Architecture Framework, and SABSA. We not only guide our customers on the architectural solutions offered by suppliers but also provide support for related due diligence activities.

Comprehensive Programme Life Cycle Support

Our security architecture and design services are provided throughout the complete programme life cycle, from bid evaluation to implementation support, diagnosing issues with operational systems, reviewing and improving business-as-usual solutions, assisting with mid-life upgrades, migration from old to new systems, and securing the decommissioning of retired architectures. This holistic approach ensures that your security architecture is robust, resilient, and aligned with your business objectives at every stage.

Security Architecture Support

Warrior Networks offers comprehensive Security Architecture Support to help organizations build and maintain secure IT infrastructures. Our team of experts works closely with you to design, review, and enhance your security architecture, ensuring that it meets the highest standards and effectively mitigates risks. We leverage our expertise in TOGAF, MODAF, NATO Architecture Framework, and SABSA to provide tailored solutions that address your specific security needs.

Security Architecture Design and Review

Our Security Architecture Design and Review services are designed to ensure that your IT infrastructure is secure from the ground up. We assess your current architecture, identify potential vulnerabilities, and provide recommendations for improvement. Our team also reviews supplier-provided architectural solutions to ensure they meet your security requirements and industry best practices. By conducting thorough due diligence, we help you make informed decisions and implement robust security measures.

Specialized Expertise in Various Fields

Warrior Networks brings specialized expertise in various fields to our security architecture and design services. Whether you need support for government information systems, telecommunications services, cloud/hybrid services, or records management, our team has the knowledge and experience to deliver effective solutions. We work collaboratively with your major program teams to address vulnerabilities and enhance your overall security posture.

Knowledge of Formal Frameworks

Our team members are well-versed in formal frameworks such as TOGAF, MODAF, NATO Architecture Framework, and SABSA. This in-depth knowledge allows us to provide comprehensive guidance and support for your security architecture needs. We help you navigate complex architectural frameworks and ensure that your solutions are aligned with industry standards and best practices.

Support for Due Diligence Activities

In addition to guiding customers on architectural solutions, Warrior Networks provides support for related due diligence activities. We assist with evaluating supplier-provided solutions, ensuring they meet your security requirements, and conducting thorough reviews to identify any potential issues. Our due diligence support helps you make informed decisions and implement secure, reliable architectures.

Lifecycle Services

Warrior Networks offers a wide range of lifecycle services to support your security architecture needs. From bid evaluation and implementation support to diagnosing operational issues and reviewing business-as-usual solutions, our team is with you every step of the way. We also assist with mid-life upgrades, migration from old to new systems, and securing the decommissioning of retired architectures, ensuring a seamless transition and maintaining high security standards throughout.

Enhancing Business-As-Usual Solutions

Our team reviews and improves your business-as-usual solutions to ensure they remain effective and secure over time. We identify areas for enhancement and provide recommendations to strengthen your security architecture. By continuously improving your solutions, we help you stay ahead of emerging threats and maintain a robust security posture.

Assisting with Mid-Life Upgrades and Migration

Warrior Networks supports mid-life upgrades and migration projects to ensure your IT infrastructure remains up-to-date and secure. We assist with planning and executing upgrades, migrating from old to new systems, and ensuring that all security measures are in place during these transitions. Our expertise ensures that your upgrades and migrations are smooth, efficient, and secure.

Securing Decommissioning of Retired Architectures

When it comes time to retire old systems, Warrior Networks ensures that the decommissioning process is secure and compliant with industry standards. We help you securely decommission retired architectures, protecting your data and minimizing risks associated with outdated systems. Our comprehensive decommissioning services ensure that your IT infrastructure remains secure throughout its lifecycle.

Choose Warrior Networks for expert security architecture support, security architecture design and review, and comprehensive lifecycle services. Our specialized expertise, knowledge of formal frameworks, and commitment to excellence make us the ideal partner for all your security architecture needs. Let us help you build and maintain a secure, resilient IT infrastructure that supports your business goals.

Recent Architecture and Design Case Studies

"Revolutionizing Tax Management: A Seamless Transition to Azure Cloud for a European Government"

Background: In an era of digital innovation and evolving government service models, the EU Government recognized the imperative to modernize its tax system for increased efficiency, accessibility, and scalability. The existing on-premises tax management system faced challenges in adaptability, real-time data processing, and citizen engagement. The decision was made to embark on a comprehensive business transformation journey by migrating the entire tax system to the Azure Cloud.

Challenge: The on-premises tax system was burdened by legacy infrastructure limitations, hindering the government's ability to swiftly respond to changing tax regulations, process data in real-time, and provide citizens with a user-friendly interface. The challenge was to seamlessly migrate a complex and critical tax infrastructure to the Azure Cloud while ensuring uninterrupted services and maintaining the highest standards of data security and compliance.

Conclusion: The migration of the European Government's tax system to Azure Cloud exemplifies a successful business transformation, showcasing the government's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology for improved citizen services, operational efficiency, and long-term scalability. The project serves as a benchmark for government organizations worldwide seeking to modernize their critical systems in the digital age.

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Solution

A multi-faceted approach was adopted to address the complexities of the project:

  • Assessment and Planning: Conducted an in-depth analysis of the existing system to identify dependencies, potential bottlenecks, and areas of improvement. A detailed migration plan was crafted, considering the unique requirements of the tax system and ensuring minimal disruption to government operations.
  • Azure Cloud Migration: Leveraged Azure's robust infrastructure to migrate the entire tax system, including databases, applications, and processing workflows. This involved transitioning from traditional servers to scalable Azure services, enhancing agility and responsiveness to changing demands.
  • Data Security and Compliance: Implemented industry-leading security measures to safeguard sensitive taxpayer information. Ensured compliance with data protection regulations and standards, instilling public trust in the security and confidentiality of their financial data.
  • Integration of Advanced Technologies: Introduced advanced analytics and machine learning capabilities to enhance tax fraud detection, automate data processing, and provide personalized citizen services. This integration aimed to future-proof the tax system against emerging challenges.
  • User-Centric Design: Redesigned the user interface to make it more intuitive and accessible for citizens and tax professionals. User-centric design principles were employed to streamline the tax filing process and improve overall user experience.

Result

The successful migration to Azure Cloud brought about transformative outcomes:

  • Agility and Scalability: The tax system gained the ability to scale resources based on demand, ensuring optimal performance during peak tax seasons.
  • Real-time Processing: Real-time data processing capabilities enabled swift responses to legislative changes and improved fraud detection.
  • Cost Optimization: The pay-as-you-go model of Azure Cloud allowed the government to optimize costs, paying only for the resources consumed.
  • Enhanced Citizen Experience: The revamped user interface and streamlined processes resulted in a more user-friendly and efficient experience for citizens and tax professionals alike.

Reference architectures for European Government case study

The following reference architectures are blueprints for European Government case study these provide a high-level overview of the structure and components of the clients. It serves as a guide for designing and implementing specific types of systems or applications. This reference architecture typically includes the following components:

In summary, a reference architecture provides a standardized and prescriptive approach to designing and building systems, making it a valuable resource for development teams, architects, and organizations aiming to create consistent and efficient solutions. It serves as a foundation for ensuring that systems are built in a way that aligns with best practices and meets specific business and technical requirements.

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Components and Modules

  • Identification of key components, modules, and services that make up the system.
  • Relationships and interactions between different components, illustrating how they work together.

Technological Stack

  • Specification of the technologies, frameworks, and tools used in the architecture.
  • Recommended technology stack for different layers of the system (e.g., presentation layer, application layer, data layer).

Design Patterns

  • Adoption of design patterns and best practices to address common architectural challenges.
  • Guidance on how to structure code, handle data, and manage dependencies.

Data Flow and Integration

  • Illustration of the flow of data and information throughout the system.
  • Integration points between various components and external systems.

Security Considerations

  • Guidelines for implementing security measures and protocols.
  • Recommendations for securing data in transit and at rest, as well as access control mechanisms.

Scalability and Performance

  • Recommendations for achieving scalability and performance optimization.
  • Guidance on load balancing, caching, and other techniques to ensure optimal system performance.

Deployment and Infrastructure

  • Suggestions for deployment architectures, including on-premises, cloud, or hybrid deployments.
  • Infrastructure requirements and recommendations for hosting the system.

Operational Considerations

  • Best practices for monitoring, logging, and error handling.
  • Operational considerations such as backup and recovery strategies.

Compliance and Standards

  • Alignment with industry standards and compliance requirements.
  • Recommendations for meeting regulatory guidelines and standards.

Use Cases and Workflows

  • Illustration of common use cases and workflows supported by the architecture.
  • User interactions and the expected behavior of the system in different scenarios.

Documentation and Guidelines

  • Detailed documentation and guidelines for developers, architects, and other stakeholders.
  • Explanation of architectural decisions and rationale behind design choices.