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"Cyber security needs to be tackled at board level. By combining the efforts of every part of the organisation, the defence against attack will be
considerably more effective.”

tom mcewan, pa it strategy expert

Transforming cyber defences to secure business operations

Our high-profile client relies on the continuous and secure connection of its systems to the Internet in order to carry out critical business functions. It needed to ensure that future operational needs in this respect could be met, in a way that also enabled collaborative partnerships.

PA was engaged to help deliver a series of transformational changes that would allow the full spectrum of business operations to be performed by systems that could be managed and defended against advanced and persistent cyber attacks.

Working closely with the client, we developed an enterprise-wide solution that provided improved techniques for managing public-facing Internet services, alongside an approach which ensured that internal systems presented a moving target to potential attackers. This design substantially increases the cost and difficulty of mounting attacks while, at the same time, ensures the systems can operate reliably in a compromised environment.

This approach is underpinned by a range of techniques including virtualisation and provisioning technologies. It also builds in better system management and greater resilience as well as new methods of defence and security practice, with better training for users, including dealing with any misinformation resulting from cyber attacks.

To speak to one of our experts about how we can help you develop an effective cyber security strategy for your organisation, please contact us now.