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Strengthening Cybersecurity for a Leading Accounting and Consulting Services Company

Strengthening Cybersecurity for a Leading Accounting and Consulting Services Company
Professional Services Industry
USA

Strengthening Cybersecurity for a Leading Accounting and Consulting Services Company

This leading accounting and consulting services company is a trusted partner for businesses across various industries. It offers a broad spectrum of services, including accounting, auditing, tax planning, and consulting, helping clients navigate complex financial landscapes. The company's expertise spans sectors such as entertainment, real estate, healthcare, and technology, providing tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each industry. With a commitment to excellence and integrity, it empowers organizations to achieve their financial goals and maintain regulatory compliance.

Overview

The client is a major player in the professional services industry, offering a wide range of services such as accounting, auditing, tax consultation, and business consulting across various sectors, including entertainment, real estate, healthcare, and technology. With a diverse portfolio and sensitive client data, they faced significant cybersecurity challenges.

CHALLENGE

The Accounting and Consulting platform faced several critical cybersecurity issues:

  • Infrastructure Vulnerabilities: Outdated IT infrastructure was prone to cyber threats, requiring a detailed audit to identify and fix weaknesses.
  • Business Email Compromise (BEC): Rising phishing attacks led to unauthorized email access, increasing fraud risks.
  • Data Breach Concerns: Handling sensitive data raised worries about potential breaches.
  • Lack of Red Team Testing: Absence of proactive security measures exposed the company to attacks.
  • SOC and Incident Response: SOC was under-equipped, needing a robust incident response plan.
  • Cyber Insurance Guidance: Assistance was needed to secure appropriate cyber insurance coverage.

Actions

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Integrated security enabled seamless, secure network-wide communication.

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Cybersecurity measures led to 100% threat mitigation, enhancing security.

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Conclusion

By partnering with digiALERT, the accounting and consulting services company successfully addressed their cybersecurity challenges, ensuring the protection of their IT infrastructure, client data, and financial assets. digiALERT’s tailored solutions and strategic guidance enabled the company to enhance their security posture and continue providing trusted services across various industries.

How We Achieved It?

digiALERT executed the following steps to achieve the desired outcomes

Infrastructure Audit

 Identified security gaps in IT infrastructure and provided recommendations for improvement.

BEC Mitigation

Implemented advanced email security protocols and employee training to prevent phishing attacks.

Data Breach Prevention

Enhanced encryption, access control, and data monitoring to protect sensitive information.

Red Team Services

Simulated attacks to uncover vulnerabilities and provided remediation strategies.

SOC and Incident Response

Upgraded SOC with advanced monitoring and developed a rapid incident response plan.

Cyber Insurance Consultation

Provided guidance on selecting appropriate cyber insurance and assessing financial risk.

Our Solution

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To address these challenges, digiALERT provided a comprehensive cybersecurity solution, including:

  • Infrastructure Audit: Identified IT vulnerabilities and recommended security enhancements.
  • BEC Mitigation: Implemented email security protocols and employee training.
  • Data Breach Prevention: Strengthened encryption and access controls.
  • Red Team Services: Simulated attacks to identify defense weaknesses.
  • SOC Enhancement: Upgraded 24/7 monitoring and incident response plan.
  • Cyber Insurance Consultation: Advised on appropriate cyber insurance coverage.

Outcomes

The implementation of digiALERT’s cybersecurity solutions resulted in these outcomes:

  • Enhanced Security: Strengthened infrastructure security through a comprehensive audit, reducing vulnerabilities.
  • BEC Mitigation: Implemented advanced email security and training, cutting down BEC incidents.
  • Data Protection: Improved measures safeguarded sensitive data, minimizing breach risks.
  • Proactive Defense: Red team exercises and SOC upgrades enabled proactive risk management.
  • Financial Coverage: Secured cyber insurance for protection against financial losses from cyber incidents.

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digiALERT is a rapidly growing new-age premium cyber security services firm. We are also the trusted cyber security partner for more than 500+ enterprises across the globe. We are headquartered in India, with offices in Santa Clara, Sacremento , Colombo , Kathmandu, etc. We firmly believe as a company, you focus on your core area, while we focus on our core area which is to take care of your cyber security needs.