Our Services
The services we provide cover the necessary cyber security support for new, small and medium-sized organizations in need of building or enhancing a security program. We package our services according to the current program's size and maturity of that organization. Our additional specialist services ensure software vendors and SaaS providers are able to meet high security software standards, and Federal contractors are CMMC ready. Please see below for a description of the services and see how easy it is to uplift your cyber security!
Cyber Essentials
Starting out with a Cyber Security Program, building in the fundamentals and uplifting what may exist.
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Cybersecurity Risk Assessment: Conduct a comprehensive assessment to identify vulnerabilities and risks within the company's infrastructure and systems.
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Roadmap: developing the strategic plan for cyber security with essential items and budget planning.
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Basic Security Controls Implementation: Implement essential security controls such as firewall configuration, antivirus software, password management, asset deployment, and employee awareness training.
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Access control: help implement least privilege access controls to restrict user access to only the resources and information necessary for their roles, minimizing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.
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Incident Response Plan Development: Develop a basic incident response plan to guide the company's response to security incidents effectively.
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Data Encryption: Encrypt sensitive data both at rest and in transit to protect it from unauthorized access or interception, using encryption algorithms and protocols such as SSL/TLS and AES.
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Policies: fundamental policies to cover the essential cyber security elements all organizations should have in place.
Cyber Protection
Adding more cyber practices and tools as an organization matures its cyber program:
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Enhanced Security Controls Implementation: Implement advanced security controls such as intrusion detection systems (IDS), endpoint detection and response (EDR), and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
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Security Policy Enhancement: Review and update existing security policies and procedures to align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
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Security Awareness Training Program: Develop and deliver a comprehensive security awareness training program for employees to enhance their understanding of cybersecurity risks and best practices.
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Incident Response Tabletop Exercises: Conduct tabletop exercises to simulate real-world cyber incidents and test the effectiveness of the company's incident response plan.
Cyber Resilience
Providing ad-hoc and organizational-specific vCISO services as required but can include:
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Advanced Threat Detection and Response: Implement advanced threat detection and response capabilities, including threat hunting, security information and event management (SIEM), and managed detection and response (MDR) services.
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Continuous Security Monitoring: Establish continuous security monitoring to detect and respond to security threats in real-time, ensuring the company's environment is protected around the clock.
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Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance: Provide ongoing governance and compliance support, including assistance with regulatory compliance assessments, audits, and reporting.
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Executive Cybersecurity Briefings: Conduct regular executive briefings to provide company leadership with insights into emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and risk management strategies.
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Quarterly Security Checkups: Perform regular security checkups to assess the effectiveness of implemented controls and address any emerging threats.
Software Assurance
A specialized service that advises and directs software assurance best practices. Based on essential and advanced principles:
Threat Modelling: breaking the design down to its components and assets, hacking and penetrating each part and rebuilding with security controls to develop a security architecture.
Secure Development Life Cycle: creating the rules and procedures for secure software development.
Tools and Testing: Choosing and using the right tools and services to allow secure software development.
DevSecOps: Finding the right services for secure development, code management and going to production.
Creating Policies: to enforce all the new practices.
Documentation: to inform employees, executive management and prospective customers and partners.
CMMC Readiness
A specialized service that advises and directs Federal Contractors to navigate the complexities of cybersecurity requirements and achieve CMMC certification while enhancing their overall security posture and resilience against evolving cyber threats.
CMMC Readiness Assessment: We provide a comprehensive assessment to evaluate the current cybersecurity posture of Federal contractors and determine their readiness for CMMC certification. We conduct gap analysis against CMMC requirements and provide recommendations for remediation and compliance.
CMMC Compliance Consulting: We provide consulting services to guide contractors through the CMMC certification process, assist with developing policies, procedures, and documentation required for compliance. We provide guidance on implementing security controls and best practices aligned with CMMC maturity levels.
Security Controls Implementation: Uplift Cyber will assist contractors in implementing and configuring security controls required for CMMC certification, and help deploy technical solutions such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, encryption, and access controls to meet CMMC requirements.
Secure Configuration Management: A must-have to help contractors establish and maintain secure configuration settings for IT systems, networks, and software applications. This comes with the guidance needed for secure system hardening, patch management, and vulnerability remediation to align with CMMC requirements.
Incident Response Planning: We will develop customized incident response plans and procedures for contractors to effectively detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents. We will also conduct tabletop exercises and simulations to test incident response capabilities and readiness for CMMC certification.
Security Awareness Training: Using Uplift's security awareness training, we will tailor it for defense and civilian contractors to educate employees and stakeholders on cybersecurity best practices, CMMC requirements, and threat mitigation strategies.
Continuous Monitoring Solutions: We will provide details and guidance on continuous monitoring solutions to detect and respond to security threats in real-time. This can include MDRs, managed security services, SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solutions, and threat intelligence feeds to help contractors maintain continuous compliance with CMMC requirements.
Vendor Risk Management: Assist contractors in assessing and managing cybersecurity risks associated with third-party vendors and suppliers, conducting vendor risk assessments, supply chain security audits, and due diligence reviews to ensure compliance with CMMC requirements and to protect sensitive information.
Documentation and Audit Support: To assist contractors in preparing documentation required for CMMC certification, including policies, procedures, security plans, and evidence of compliance. Provide audit support services to help defense contractors navigate the CMMC assessment process and achieve certification successfully.