Cyber Security Consultants

The Role of Cybersecurity Consultants and the Benefits of Choosing Lupasafe as a Vulnerability Assessment Platform

Cyber Security Consultants for small businesses 

Small businesses may not have the staff or expertise to solve all their IT or cyber security needs. Where third party IT providers (MSPs) or cyber security consultants are used Lupasafe provides complete transparency, speed, and prioritisation of risks. The reporting gives clarity to both small businesses and consultants / IT providers a clear view of the data for regulatory compliance standards to improving overall security posture.

Securing clients quickly and safely

Comprehensive Risk Assessment

Lupasafe provides a complete, continuous analysis of an organization’s people, technology, and processes highlighting vulnerabilities that require immediate attention. Detailed insights enable cybersecurity consultants to develop targeted and effective security strategies, ensuring that all potential threats are identified and addressed.

Regulatory Compliance

Adherence to regulatory standards like Cyber Essentials, NIS2, Cyber Fundamentals, and NIST are critical to maintaining cybersecurity. Lupasafe helps consultants ensure compliance by showing a prioritised dashboard that works for executives and technical staff alike – a high level view of risk, and detailed information of vulnerabilities.

Incident Response

In the event of a security breach, Lupasafe provides consultants with the audit data to review and evidence activity, as part of restoring normal operations, maintaining the integrity and continuity of business functions.

Continuous Monitoring and Improvement

Keeping organizational security measures up-to-date is a well supported through Lupasafe’s security as a process approach.  The platform is constantly monitoring and updated of risks to identify new vulnerabilities, ensuring that any emerging threats are quickly addressed. This proactive stance is crucial in a landscape where cyber threats are constantly evolving.

Detailed Reporting and Documentation

The platform generates reports that detail specific controls and vulnerabilities. In the dashboard prioritisation enables consultants to recommended client remediation steps. These reports are designed for communicating findings to stakeholders and for supporting compliance documentation. The platform provides a clear, historical record of the organization’s security posture for audits and assessments.

Key Features 

Breached Data Monitoring

Lupasafe actively monitors compromised data from various sources, including the dark web. Potential breaches involving client domains are identified enabling action to protect sensitive information.

Domain & IP Scanning

Lupasafe’s domain and IP scanning tools are designed to uncover vulnerabilities such as weak SSL configurations and potential domain squatting. These scans help consultants protect their clients from external threats and ensure that their web properties are secure. The detailed scans cover a range of tests, providing a comprehensive view of the security landscape.

Company Specific Phishing – Reduce risk by 50%

Phishing is the start point for 90% of cyber attacks. Lupasafe’s phishing simulation tool is a core pillar to support business security. Phishing simulation allows consultants to train and test the response of employees to attacks and provide targeted support to those who need it. Simulating realistic phishing scenarios, have shown 40% of staff may share sensitive data within 24 hours.  However training can significantly reduce the risk of successful phishing clicks by 50%.

Employee Awareness Training

Lupasafe offers extensive cybersecurity training modules that cover crucial topics such as phishing, password security, and social engineering. This training is essential for creating a culture of security within an organization, ensuring that all employees are aware of potential threats and know how to respond appropriately. This is as important for the executive team as anyone – to show leadership, and also because as longest in the business, founders’ credentials are often the first to be found on the dark web.

Endpoint Compliance

Lupasafe scans all endpoints, identifying vulnerabilities, outdated software, and weak configurations. This is particularly useful for organizations with diverse and widespread IT assets including bring your own device (BYOD) policies, providing a clear view of compliance across all devices.

Microsoft 365 Cloud Audit

As more organizations move to cloud-based services, securing these environments becomes increasingly important. Lupasafe’s Microsoft 365 Cloud Audit tool provides insights into the security settings of cloud environments, such as multi-factor authentication and legacy protocol usage. This tool helps consultants ensure that their clients’ cloud configurations are secure and up-to-date.

Network Scanner

Lupasafe’s network scanner regularly scans internal networks for vulnerabilities, providing a detailed overview of network security. This feature helps consultants identify and address potential security issues before they can be exploited, offering a proactive approach to network security management.

Summary

Lupasafe offers a comprehensive suite of features that address the full spectrum of cyber threats. From detailed vulnerability assessments and continuous monitoring to compliance support and employee training, Lupasafe equips businesses with the tools  to provide the security to protect organizations: Exposing vulnerabilities and risks so that robust security measures are in place and maintained, to safeguard data and maintaining regulatory compliance.