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Security is a high-stakes game that affects the ability to provide quality products and services, both short-term and long-term. The costly financial and brand reputation impacts of data breaches are making cybersecurity consulting a board-level topic.

As a full-service business and technology consulting company, we’ve got the chops to activate your cybersecurity program across an array of project types.

Centric’s Cybersecurity Consulting Services are designed to help address your most pressing security concerns by guiding you in:

Establishing enterprise-level governance programs
Implementing policies that directly address cybersecurity risks
Driving business continuity through incident response and disaster recovery plans
Addressing third-party vendor and service provider risks
Regularly testing infrastructure and business applications

David Lefever

Vice President

Cybersecurity Service Offering Lead

Shane O’Donnell

Vice President

Cybersecurity

Our Comprehensive Approach To Your Cybersecurity

Once we’ve developed a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and road map, our team can even help you implement it by acting as your continued virtual CISO.

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Our IT Network, & Cybersecurity Consulting Services

Whether you need a complete IT security strategy, improvement to metrics to drive your security maturity or a service-based security resource, our cybersecurity consultants can help.

Our holistic approach to cybersecurity strategy development includes governance, prevention, detection/response, and data privacy.

Project types include:

C Suite Advisory
Cyber Resilience & Attack Recovery
Risk Management & Migration
GRC (governance, risk and compliance) Strategy & Utilization
M&A Security Diligence
Cyber Liability Insurance

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How We Approach Cybersecurity Strategy Development

Wondering how to define, organize, and operate a cybersecurity group in your company? Our IT security consultants have a standard approach for strategy development that is aligned with NIST standards and address critical components of any cybersecurity strategy including:

Governance – processes and policies, IAM management, risk calculation and quantification, compliance management
Prevention – reducing security exposure, managing vulnerabilities and threats, cloud and application security, security mindset and training
Detection & Response – penetration testing, ransomware prevention, incidence response, SaaS product platform security
Data Privacy – applicable laws & frameworks, compliance approach, data privacy program, PII assessment

Organizations face many cyber threats that severely impact operations, data integrity, and reputation. As bad actors continually evolve their tactics, we advance our own capabilities to help you stay vigilant.

Our cybersecurity consulting services fortify defenses across:

Ransomware

The sophistication of ransomware and the social engineering used to deploy it is becoming increasingly complex and successful.

Phishing

Email is one of the oldest networking technologies still in use – and it continues to be one of the most prominent security concerns.

Staffing Obstacles

Recruiting and retaining top-tier IT security talent continues to be a challenge across all industries.

Cloud & IoT Security

Businesses are rapidly deploying these always-on technologies. The need for proper security measures and configurations are essential.

Web Application Attacks

These breaches and incidents tend to be largely driven by attacks against credentials, with attackers leveraging those credentials to access critical resources.

Remote & Hybrid Security

Securing today’s workforce requires many components including IAM, MFA, antivirus, secure data transmittal, and secure employee devices.

AI-Powered Attacks

AI trolls are being used to exploit vulnerabilities in threat detection models and attack victim networks.

Open-Source Vulnerabilities

The use of open-source software is nearly everywhere, with critical vulnerabilities found in the majority of open-source code bases.

Securing Complex Ecosystems

Typical supply chains include a broad array of suppliers and partners sharing sensitive data in many formats. Even the smallest firm in your network must have adequate controls to safeguard your data.

State-Sponsored Cyber Attack

State-sponsored attacks against enterprises with the goal of financial gain include stealing cryptocurrencies and intellectual property and crippling infrastructure.

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Our experienced Virtual CISO consulting team is ready to step in no matter where your organization is on its cybersecurity journey. Let our highly certified IT security advisors become your team – we work with you not for you.

David Lefever

Cybersecurity Service Offering Lead

Matt Kipp

Director of IT Risk

Shane O’Donnell

Vice President of Cybersecurity

Brandyn Fisher

V-CISO Capability Lead, Senior Penetration Tester

CLIENT STORY

Higher Security Leads to Lower Costs in Healthcare

A major healthcare organization needed a partner to help navigate the complex and costly world of HIPAA compliance.

The organization engaged us to conduct a HIPAA risk assessment, but we soon found deeper ways to add value to their security initiatives. Under our guidance, the healthcare provider embarked on a comprehensive HITRUST certification roadmap and implemented critical security controls, ongoing training and education, and continuous improvement efforts.

The client has significantly improved their security posture, enhanced their reputation and reduced their risk and liability, leading to a 25% reduction in their cyber insurance premiums.

GRC Services That Help You Comply With Multiple Cybersecurity Standards

Governance, compliance, regulatory, and audit often require an understanding of a complex array of frameworks and standards. Our team can help you understand what’s required to lower risk and achieve compliance, and then perform the project work needed to satisfy regulators, auditors, and corporate leadership.

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Cybersecurity’s Critical Importance in Critical Infrastructure

Seeing your organization’s vulnerabilities is only the start, but it’s a good start. You need to know what makes your sector open to attack before you know how to protect yourself. Then, you can implement the steps to keep your organization — and the people it serves — safe. In this white paper, you’ll learn:

The definition of critical infrastructure
What makes it so vulnerable, through the lens of four of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency’s defined sectors
Seven cybersecurity tips for protecting your critical infrastructure

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Partnering with Centric Consulting for our annual audits has been incredibly positive. Their highly skilled team is consistently well-prepared and always available when we need them. Their knowledge and integrity make the process smooth and hassle free. We highly recommend Centric for fulfilling any organization’s audit needs with enhanced compliance and peace of mind.

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Welcome aboard The Mako Group!

Their specialized expertise in cyber risk management combined with our proven technology and business consulting capabilities deepens our ability to deliver holistic solutions that address critical security and risk mitigation needs.

In a sea of partners, our shared history, purpose and values make this a seamless union that will benefit our employees, clients and communities.

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Cybersecurity Consulting FAQs

Need some more detailed answers about our IT security consulting and advisory services? We’ve got answers. Our FAQ section addresses common concerns and challenges faced by organizations seeking to fortify their defenses against malicious actors. Explore our expert insights, approaches and solutions to mitigate cybersecurity risks, protect your valuable data, and maintain business continuity.

What services does the Cybersecurity consulting team offer?

Our Cybersecurity Consulting Services include establishing governance programs, implementing policies to address security risks, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards, creating incident response plans, and business continuity and disaster recovery plans. We also handle third-party vendor and service provider risk and conduct regular penetration testing of infrastructure and business applications.

Can the Cybersecurity consulting team help with part-time CISO needs?

Yes, whether you need the part-time help of a Virtual CISO (VCISO) or a comprehensive cybersecurity roadmap, our team can assist.

What is an Identity Access Management (IAM) Assessment?

IAM is a key component of an effective cybersecurity posture that ensures only authorized users have access to your sensitive data. First, we assess your current state, quantify risks, and create a mitigation and improvement program and roadmap. Then we train your employees, implement, and monitor your IAM solution that addresses key functions such as user provisioning, de-provisioning, and access privileges.

What is Centric’s approach to cybersecurity strategy?

Our holistic approach to strategy includes governance, prevention, detection, response, and data privacy. We offer project-based services such as C Suite Advisory, Cyber Resilience and Attack Recovery, Risk Management and Migration, GRC Strategy and Utilization, M&A Security Diligence, and Cyber Liability Insurance. We offer a full-service business consulting and technology approach to cybersecurity. We activate your cybersecurity program holistically and across a broad array of project types.

How is cybersecurity strategy development handled?

We have a standard approach for information security strategy development that is aligned with NIST standards. Our approach addresses the critical components of any cybersecurity strategy including governance, prevention, detection and response, and data privacy.

What experience does the Cybersecurity consulting team have?

Our team is comprised of 30+ certified security consultants with 42 specialized security certifications. We have 325+ satisfied cybersecurity customers and have delivered more than 950 successful cybersecurity projects.

What standards and frameworks does the Cybersecurity consulting team understand?

We understand a complex array of frameworks and standards spanning every industry vertical including HITRUST, SOC, SOX, Penetration Testing, OSINT, NIST 800 Series Audit, ISO 27001 Audit, CIS 18, HIPAA, FFIEC, FISMA, CMMC, PCI, DSS, SEC Cyber, and TISAX.

What is the Mako Group?

The Mako Group, a trusted provider of cybersecurity management, is now part of the Centric Consulting firm. Our services include cybersecurity consulting and management along with strategy, governance risk and compliance, audit and assurance, penetration testing, virtual chief informational security officer (VCISO) support, and identity access management across industries. Mako’s capabilities combined with ours deepens our ability to deliver holistic business solutions that address critical security and risk mitigation needs.

Our experts can help you achieve the needed security posture that addresses today’s vast array of security threats.

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Cybersecurity Consulting Services

Our Comprehensive Approach To Your Cybersecurity

Our Cybersecurity Experience

Our IT Network, & Cybersecurity Consulting Services

Strategy / Virtual CISO

Audit & Assurance

Governance Risk & Compliance

Penetration Testing

Identity Access Management (IAM)

Secure Work Environment

How We Approach Cybersecurity Strategy Development