Cybersecurity Consulting Securing your future with trust and confidence As technology rapidly evolves and digital adoption accelerates, Protiviti's cybersecurity and privacy consulting team turns cyber risk into an advantage–protecting every layer of your organisation to unlock new opportunities, securely.Our strategic and technical subject matter experts fully understand your cybersecurity needs. Our cybersecurity services assess, develop, implement, and manage end-to-end next generation solutions tailored to your needs. We share your commitment to protecting your data and optimising your business and cyber resiliency.To grow securely while reducing cyber risk, your cybersecurity posture needs to adapt and respond to your business changing. SIFMA’s Quantum Dawn VII After-Action Report The latest iteration of SIFMA’s biannual cybersecurity exercise focused on the outage of a critical third-party service provider. The simulation and concluding survey found many financial institutions are already experienced with the loss of a critical third-party, with protocols established for managing the outage. In this after-action report, we look at the lessons learned from the Quantum Dawn VII exercise. Learn more Our cybersecurity consulting services Our cyber consulting experts are ready to help transform your cybersecurity posture with these solutions: Pro Briefcase Cloud security We help you understand, address, and actively manage the risks you face to successfully operate your business in a secure cloud. Pro Building office Data security We help preserve your business value by protecting sensitive data while assessing and maintaining compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements. Pro Document Consent Attack and penetration Our experts conduct vulnerability assessment and penetration testing to protect your critical assets and data by identifying vulnerabilities and providing actionable remediation guidance. Applications, infrastructure, databases, IoT and mobile apps, whether on-premises or in the cloud, are safer with Protiviti. Pro Document Files Digital identity We tackle identity and privileged access management from a risk management perspective, giving you empowered and trusted users who can safely connect to sensitive resources, no matter where they are. Pro Document Stack Security program and strategy We help you understand and manage the evolving cybersecurity and privacy risks you face, determine your readiness to address them, tailor your cybersecurity governance, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Pro Legal Briefcase Cyber risk quantification By leveraging quantitative modelling, we empower you to fully understand the risks you are facing in ways that make sense for your business. Pro Workflow Flowchart Managed security services Protiviti helps you mitigate risk and optimise processes while simultaneously sustaining business operations. We do this by applying scalable, contractual services delivered by highly skilled security resources. Pro Tools Gear Cyber defence and cyber resilience Protiviti helps you prepare for, respond to, and recover from security incidents. When incidents happen, a trusted partner like Protiviti guides you through the process to help avoid costly pitfalls and recover as quickly as possible. A leader’s playbook to cybersecurity We help leaders think differently.To succeed in today’s digital world, leaders need to be ahead of the trends. It’s about being relevant, innovative, and ambitious.When it comes to security, this business mindset mustn’t waver. It is through an innovative and resilient lens that companies can effectively adapt, adopt, and secure their digital framework.At Protiviti, we help you transform your business — securely — one step at a time through our comprehensive technology consulting services. We focus on achieving your goals to manage security strategy, enable compliance and trust, protect your data and business assets, transform and optimise your business, architect and sustain your security platforms, and enable your security resilience plans.By applying our three core principles—“Advise. Implement. Manage.”—we provide the industry-relevant cybersecurity consulting solutions needed to satisfy your needs.Attention to detail, deep technical skills, advanced technology solutions, our integrated approach, and a commitment to excellence set Protiviti apart.Learn more about SIFMA and Protiviti’s cyber simulation with participation from more than 170 financial institutions in the Quantum Dawn VII After Action Report, SWIFT Security Attestation Is your organisation equipped to meet this year’s compliance deadline? Learn more Leadership Leslie Howatt Leslie is a managing director, and Protiviti’s technology consulting solution lead. She specialises in digital and technology strategy as well as transformational change with over 25 years’ experience across consulting, industry, and government sectors. She has ... Learn More Krishnan Venkatraman Krishnan is a director with over 14 years’ experience in professional services. He has specific expertise in technology risk consulting and has been advising clients both in the public and private sector in designing and implementing information security controls.Major ... Learn More Tim Speelman Tim is a director with a track record of developing and implementing strategic plans that align with the demands and gaps of global and local enterprises. Before joining Protiviti, Tim was a regional CISO responsible for APAC within a large recruitment company with core ... Learn More Key partners We partner closely with leading specialists across the cybersecurity consulting and privacy ecosystems, ensuring our clients receive the best solutions to meet their needs. Some of our top partners include: CISO Next CISO Next connects CISOs and security thought leaders to explore and shape how their role will evolve in the current and future business landscape. Stay informed on latest trends, network with fellow CISOs and build solutions for the future. Get involved Featured insights and client stories IN FOCUS Does DeepSeek disrupt your AI strategy? It should. Late last month, DeepSeek, the China-based AI startup, sent shockwaves worldwide when it released its latest model, DeepSeek R1, which it says rivals ChatGPT’s capabilities. OpenAI’s o1 model was released on Sept. 12, 2024, roughly four months ahead... WHITEPAPER Network and information security directive 2 (NIS2) The European Commission has revised the NIS Directive, expanding its scope to include numerous new sectors. This revision aims to enhance cybersecurity across the entire European region by unifying national laws with common minimum requirements. For... CLIENT STORY Enhancing Consent Management with OneTrust Protiviti and OneTrust helped a global software and IT solutions provider enhance its consent management processes, ensuring regulatory compliance. 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CLIENT STORY Trusted Partnerships and Collaborative Efforts Drive Success in Data Privacy Initiatives We partnered with the client in building and maturing a data privacy program, including enhancing the company’s privacy rights process into a universal, globally scalable webform intake, 10+ custom workflows and an encrypted portal. Leveraged... WHITEPAPER China's Evolving Cybersecurity Law China’s evolving Cybersecurity Law and what companies should know before operating in mainland ChinaIn 2017 China’s Cybersecurity Law went into effect, marking an important milestone in China’s efforts to create strict guidelines on cyber governance.... WHITEPAPER Australia’s Critical Infrastructure Act Reforms — A Positive Step in Strengthening Industry-wide Resilience The existing Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act), which requires owners and operators to take steps to safeguard defined critical infrastructure assets, has recently been amended to broaden the scope of industry sectors. This has... Button Button Frequently Asked Questions How can a cybersecurity consultant help an organisation reduce cyber threats and strengthen its security posture? + A cybersecurity consultant helps protect organisations from digital threats by assessing vulnerabilities, designing cybersecurity strategies and implementing protective measures. They work to prevent data breaches, ensure compliance and safeguard sensitive data, reducing risks and strengthening overall cybersecurity for your organisation. How do I choose a cybersecurity consultant? + To choose a cybersecurity consultant, assess their expertise in relevant areas like threat assessment and compliance. Check credentials and certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, CCSP, GSEC, CISSP or CISM. Look for experience in your industry and strong client references. Take time to understand their approach and methodology, and ensure their approach aligns with the organisation’s business goals. What services do cybersecurity consulting firms offer? + Cybersecurity consulting firms in Australia offer services like risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, security audits to evaluate current measures, incident response planning for breach scenarios, compliance assistance with regulations and employee training on security practices. They also provide ongoing monitoring and threat intelligence. What does a cybersecurity consultant do? + A cybersecurity consultant helps organisations protect their digital systems and data from cyber risks. Reach out to expert cybersecurity consultants at Protiviti Australia to assess current security measures, evaluate risk, identify vulnerabilities and implement solutions to address cyber threats to your organisation’s computer networks and systems. What is cyber risk consulting? + Cyber risk consulting addresses the essential elements of cybersecurity - from identifying vulnerabilities to developing mitigation strategies, ensuring adherence to the requirements of The Privacy Act 1988, Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) guidelines, Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI), and GDPR.Cyber risk consulting is crucial to managing cybersecurity risks and ensuring business continuity proactively. What are cybersecurity advisory services? + Cybersecurity advisory services encompass high-level guidance and strategic planning to organisations on managing and improving their security posture. Protiviti, a cybersecurity consulting firm in Australia, offers advisory services such as security posture and risk assessment, compliance support, threat analysis, incident response planning, and security strategy development. What are managed security services? + Managed Security Services (MSS) in Australia refer to a set of outsourced cybersecurity services that organisations use to protect their networks, systems, and data from cyber threats. These services are operated by third-party providers in Australia such as Protiviti and typically includes threat detection, data breach protection, incident response, vulnerability management, firewall management, and continuous security monitoring.
