Frameworks (1)

Frameworks are structured sets of guidelines, best practices and standards crafted to help organisations manage and reduce cyber security risks. They offer a systematic method for identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential threats and vulnerabilities. These frameworks are essential tools for guiding organisations in establishing and maintaining effective cyber security practices, providing a structured approach to managing security risks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

ISA/IEC62443 Consulting

Achieve Robust Cyber Security with Industry-Leading Standards

In an era where industrial automation and control systems are increasingly targeted by cyber threats, compliance with ISA/IEC 62443 standards is crucial. Our ISA/IEC 62443 Compliance Services provide the expertise and guidance needed to secure your industrial systems, ensuring they meet the highest standards of cyber security.

ISA/IEC 62443 is a comprehensive set of standards developed to secure Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) against cyber threats. These standards provide a systematic and structured approach to cyber security, specifically designed for the unique requirements of industrial environments. ISA/IEC 62443 encompasses a wide range of security considerations, from defining security policies and procedures to the technical aspects of system design and implementation. There are multiple parts, each addressing different aspects of cyber security including risk assessment, security program development, system requirements, and product development.

Our ISA/IEC62443 Compliance Services include:

Conducting comprehensive gap analysis to identify areas where your systems may not reach your target state aligned to ISA/IEC 62443 standards.

Providing detailed assessments and actionable recommendations.

Developing a tailored cyber security program that aligns with ISA/IEC 62443 requirements.

Establishing and implementing security policies, procedures, and practices.

Identifying and assessing risks specific to IACS using ISA/IEC 62443-3-2.

Developing risk mitigation strategies and integrating them into your operational framework.

Designing and implementing security architectures in line with ISA/IEC 62443 standards.

Ensuring robust security controls are integrated into your systems.

Assisting with the preparation and documentation needed for ISA/IEC 62443 certification.

Guiding you through the certification process to ensure compliance.

Developing and managing incident response plans specific to industrial environments.

Leading the response to security incidents, including investigation, mitigation, and post-incident analysis.

Conducting training programs to raise awareness and understanding of ISA/IEC 62443 standards among your staff.

Promoting a culture of security within your organisation.

Implementing continuous monitoring to ensure ongoing compliance with ISA/IEC 62443 standards.

Regularly reviewing and updating security measures to adapt to evolving threats.

Why Choose Our ISA/IEC62443 Compliance Services?

Our ISA/IEC62443 Compliance Services allows you to leverage a deep understanding of these standards and best practices, receive customised solutions for your industrial environment and achieve compliance cost-effectively without maintaining a full-time in-house team. We offer comprehensive support from initial assessment to certification and beyond. Through consultative assessments, we provide detailed analyses and recommendations, project-based implementation for specific needs like security architecture design, continuous compliance support and specialised training programs to ensure your team adheres to ISA/IEC62443 standards.

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IEC61511 Consulting

Enhance Safety and Security for Your Industrial Processes

In an increasingly interconnected world, the safety and security of your industrial processes are paramount. Our IEC61511 Compliance Services offer the expertise and guidance necessary to ensure your process industry systems meet the highest standards of functional safety.

Our IEC61511 Compliance Services include:

Conducting thorough gap analyses to identify areas where your systems fall short of ISA/IEC 61511 standards.

Providing detailed assessments and actionable recommendations.

Developing and implementing a safety lifecycle management plan that aligns with ISA/IEC 61511 requirements.

Ensuring all stages of the safety lifecycle are adequately addressed, from risk assessment to decommissioning.

Identifying and assessing risks associated with your process industry systems.

Developing and integrating risk mitigation strategies to ensure safety and compliance.

Designing and implementing Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) in line with ISA/IEC 61511 standards.

Ensuring robust safety controls are integrated into your process control systems.

Assisting with the preparation and documentation needed for ISA/IEC 61511 certification.

Guiding you through the certification process to ensure compliance.

Developing and managing functional safety management plans tailored to your operations.

Ensuring ongoing compliance and continuous improvement in functional safety.

Conducting training programs to enhance understanding and awareness of ISA/IEC 61511 standards among your staff.

Promoting a culture of safety within your organisation.

Implementing continuous monitoring to ensure ongoing compliance with ISA/IEC 61511 standards.

Regularly reviewing and updating safety measures to adapt to evolving risks.

IEC61511 is crucial for functional safety in industries like chemical, petrochemical, and oil and gas. It covers the entire safety lifecycle, from risk assessment and system design to implementation, operation and decommissioning. The standard ensures proper design, installation and maintenance of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) to prevent incidents that could harm people, the environment, or assets. By adopting a risk-based approach, it mandates identifying hazards, assessing risks and implementing mitigation measures, along with regular testing and maintenance. Compliance enhances process safety, ensures regulatory adherence and fosters a proactive safety culture, helping organisations prevent catastrophic events.

Why Choose Our IEC61511 Compliance Services?

Our IEC61511 Compliance Service allows you to leverage a deep understanding of these standards and best practices to receive customised solutions tailored to your process industrial environment.  It will help you achieve compliance cost effectively and benefit from end-to-end support, from initial assessment to certification and beyond. Our detailed consultative assessments provide recommendations for compliance, project-based implementation for specific needs, ongoing assistance to maintain and enhance compliance, and specialised training to ensure your team understands these standards.

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NIST Consulting

The National Institute of Standards and Technology was founded over 120 years ago and is one of the oldest science laboratories in the USA. It is now part of the Department of Commerce and provides guidance and direction on advancing measurement science, standards and technology to enhance the US economic security and industrial competitiveness.

A key area of NIST activities is in the ever-evolving sphere of cyber security where it develops cyber security standards, guideline and best practice which are provided as free resources and are regularly adopted by many other nations. NIST also runs a program to improve the management of privacy risk.  

A key area for NIST is the promotion of a robust ecosystem of education, training, awareness and workforce development. Working within these guidelines, Siker can assist your organisation by carrying out a full workforce development project including a Training Needs Analysis including gap analysis against the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) framework. This will allow organisations to properly understand the requirement of each role relating to cyber security Knowledge and Skills, run a gap analysis against this and provide a Capability Improvement Plan (CIP) based upon the results.

The NIST CSF helps organisations to identify and properly understand their cyber security risks and the gaps are between their current state versus their target state. Siker will help run these assessments and create a profile for your organisation aligned to the CSF and develop an Improvement Plan to close any identified gaps.

Why Choose Our NIST Consulting Services?

Siker focuses on enhancing State/Organisation resilience and preparedness by developing end-to-end Capability Improvement Planning aligned to NIST standards. As part of Siker’s commitment to NIST, our CEO is a member of the NIST NICE Coordinating Council. 

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NICE Consulting

Enhance Your Cyber Security Workforce with Expert Guidance and Training

In an era where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, having a well-trained and competent cyber security workforce is crucial. Our NICE (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education) Consulting as a Service offers expert guidance, customised training, and strategic planning to help your organisation build a robust cyber security team. We leverage the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework to ensure your team is prepared to meet modern cyber security challenges effectively.

Our NICE Consulting Services Include:

Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify skill gaps and areas for improvement within your cyber security team.

Developing strategic workforce plans aligned with the NICE Framework to address your organisation’s specific needs.

Designing and delivering tailored training sessions based on the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.

Ensuring your team gains the necessary skills and knowledge to protect your organisation effectively.

Creating specialised training programs for specific roles within your cyber security team, from entry-level analysts to senior cyber security managers.

Ensuring each team member has the skills required for their responsibilities and career progression.

The NICE (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education) Framework is a guideline to improve the cyber security workforce’s knowledge and skills. It helps identify and categorise cyber security roles, define responsibilities, and create training programmes. The framework includes seven categories with specific roles, ensuring a standardised approach to workforce development. Aligning job descriptions and career paths with the NICE Framework ensures clarity and consistency in cyber security roles, closes skill gaps, and promotes professional growth. It also supports the development of educational curricula and certification programmes, preparing professionals to tackle evolving threats. 

Why Choose Our NICE Consulting Services?

Our Nice Consulting Services allow you to leverage Siker expertise with a deep understanding of the NICE Framework and cyber security best practices. You will benefit from customised solutions, including bespoke training programmes and strategic guidance, whilst working with experienced consultants and certified instructors.  We have a range of flexible delivery formats and you will receive comprehensive support, from workforce assessment to continuous learning and certification.

Contact us today to learn more about how our NICE Consulting as a Service can help you build a strong, capable cybersecurity workforce.

NIS2 Consulting

Strengthen Your Cyber Resilience with NIS2 Compliance

In an era where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, ensuring compliance with the Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2) is critical. Our NIS2 Compliance Services offer the expertise and guidance needed to bolster your organisation’s cyber resilience and ensure adherence to these stringent regulatory requirements.

The Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2) enhances the EU’s cyber security strategy by addressing the complexity of the digital landscape. It imposes stricter requirements on critical sectors like energy, transport, banking, health, and digital infrastructure. Organisations must adopt risk management measures, incident response protocols, and continuous IT monitoring. NIS2 also emphasises managing third-party risks in the supply chain. Compliance fosters cyber security awareness and resilience, mitigates threats, and minimises disruptions, with stricter penalties for non-compliance.

Our NIS2 Compliance Services include:

Conducting comprehensive gap analyses to identify areas where your systems fall short of NIS2 requirements.

Providing detailed assessments and actionable recommendations to address deficiencies.

Developing a robust cyber security program aligned with NIS2 standards.

Establishing and implementing policies, procedures, and controls to enhance your security posture.

Identifying, assessing, and prioritising cyber security risks.

Developing and integrating risk mitigation strategies into your business processes.

Creating and managing incident response plans to effectively handle cyber security incidents.

Leading the investigation, mitigation, and post-incident analysis to prevent future occurrences.

Assisting with the preparation and submission of compliance reports as required by NIS2.

Ensuring ongoing adherence to regulatory requirements through regular audits and assessments.

Evaluating and managing cyber security risks associated with third-party vendors and partners.

Implementing security requirements for third-party agreements to ensure comprehensive protection.

Conducting training programs to raise awareness and understanding of NIS2 requirements among your staff.

Promoting a culture of cyber security throughout your organisation.

Implementing continuous monitoring to ensure ongoing compliance with NIS2 standards.

Regularly reviewing and updating security measures to adapt to evolving threats and regulatory changes.

Why Choose Our NIS2 Compliance Services?

We offer expert guidance on NIS2 requirements, providing tailored solutions that meet your organisation’s specific needs. Our services are cost-effective,  providing comprehensive support from initial assessment to ongoing compliance. We conduct consultative assessments with detailed analyses and recommendations for NIS2 compliance. Our project-based implementation supports specific needs, such as incident response plans and supply chain security. We provide continuous compliance support and specialised training to ensure your team understands and is equipped to adhere to NIS2 requirements.

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NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)

Elevate your cyber security with Expert Guidance on NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)

In an increasingly digital world, safeguarding your organisation against cyber threats is paramount. Our NCSC CAF (Cyber Assessment Framework) Consulting as a Service offers specialised expertise to help you navigate and implement the NCSC’s comprehensive cyber security guidelines. Designed to enhance your organisation’s resilience, our consulting service ensures you meet the highest standards of cyber security as set out by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

The NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) is a UK guideline designed to enhance cyber security across various sectors. It offers a structured approach to managing security risk, protecting against cyber-attacks, detecting security events, and minimising incident impact. The flexible CAF helps organisations identify vulnerabilities, implement robust controls, and ensure regulatory compliance. By following the CAF, organisations can mitigate cyber threats and foster a proactive security culture, demonstrating a strong commitment to protecting sensitive information and maintaining operational resilience.

Our NCSC CAF Consulting Services include:

Conducting a thorough assessment of your current cyber security posture.

Identifying gaps and areas for improvement to align with the NCSC CAF guidelines.

Providing tailored advice and support to implement the necessary security controls.

Assisting with the development and integration of policies and procedures that meet NCSC standards.

Evaluating potential risks and vulnerabilities within your IT infrastructure.

Developing robust risk management strategies to address and mitigate identified threats.

Assisting in the preparation of required documentation and evidence for NCSC CAF compliance.

Ensuring that all necessary policies, procedures, and records are accurate and up-to-date.

Guiding you through the process of preparing for NCSC CAF compliance assessments.

Providing ongoing support to address any challenges or questions during the certification process.

Offering ongoing support to maintain compliance with NCSC CAF standards.

Providing recommendations for continuous improvement and regular updates to your cyber security practices.

Why Choose Our NCSC CAF Consulting Services?

Our NCSC CAF Consulting Services provide a deep understanding of NCSC CAF guidelines and best practices.  You will benefit from customised support and strategies tailored to your organisation’s needs. Our experienced and certified cyber security consultants will streamline the compliance process, ensuring smooth and timely adherence to NCSC standards. Throughout the process, your organisation enjoy comprehensive support from initial assessment through to continuous compliance and improvement.

Contact Us Today to learn more about how our NCSC CAF Consulting services can benefit your organisation and start your journey towards enhanced cyber security.