Cybersecurity Assessments New Zealand

Q: How do you prepare for a cybersecurity assessment?

The role of a cybersecurity assessment is to ascertain the current state of your organisation's security posture. As a result there is little you need to do to prepare, as this way you get an accurate perspective of where your organisation is at, and more importantly where it is vulnerable and needs to take action. The assessment itself will identify threats and vulnerabilities across your IT environment, helping you to prioritise these and develop a plan for remediation.

Q: How long does a cybersecurity assessment take?

The length of cybersecurity assessments will vary depending on the organization’s size, complexity and level of cyber risk. Generally speaking, a cybersecurity assessment can take anywhere from a few hours to multiple days. This process involves using cybersecurity measures like vulnerability scans and penetration testing to identify potential cyber attack targets, as well as tools like network traffic analysis to assess existing threats. With this in mind, the duration of the cybersecurity assessment should never be rushed - taking the time to evaluate system weaknesses, vulnerabilities and other risks should be conducted thoroughly.

Q: Why perform a cybersecurity assessment?

cybersecurity is of paramount importance in today's connected world, with cyber criminals constantly on the move to target businesses and organizations. Performing cybersecurity assessments allows organisations to identify their cybersecurity gaps and vulnerabilities, proactively detect threats, reduce disruptions from cyber attacks, and comply with standards and regulations. This assessment includes evaluating technology infrastructure, networks and systems for vulnerabilities that can be used to access sensitive information; examining applications for weak spots; exploring employee's behaviors, activities and awareness via education about cybersecurity; and watching for potential malicious cyber activity. By performing cybersecurity assessments regularly, organisations can develop improved cyber response strategies to effectively handle cyber incidents.

A Cybersecurity assessment helps you locate your digital vulnerabilities. Find out how it can protect your business and customer data, and keep you secure.

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Cybersecurity assessments to give you the full picture.

Increased cloud adoption and hybrid work models in New Zealand now mean employees can—and do—work from anywhere. This dramatically increases your organisation’s ‘attack surface,’ multiplying the possible entry points for unauthorised access to your network.

An airtight Cybersecurity strategy should be top of mind for every business leader right now. Knowing the IT security lifecycle and conducting Cybersecurity assessments are crucial to supporting risk management and data protection efforts across your organisation.

Boost visibility. Find vulnerabilities. Know your data.

A Cybersecurity assessment helps you locate your system’s known and unknown vulnerabilities to secure and protect your New Zealand business and customer data.

Think of it like a medical check-up. Regular check-ups can help spot potential health issues before they become a problem. In the same way, conducting regular Cybersecurity assessments lets you diagnose weaknesses in your network and take proactive steps to save time, money, and data breaches in the future.

Assess your attack surface and make a plan to fix the gaps.

Boost your asset visibility.

Get a comprehensive overview of what you’re working with and reveal opportunities to improve your security posture.

Know your data.

Where is your data stored? Is it on-premises, in the cloud, or do you use a hybrid model? Who has access to your data, internally and externally?

Reduce blind spots.

Our business is exposed to insidious new threats every time the Cybersecurity landscape shifts (i.e., often). Get regular assessments to find your blind spots and reduce the potential for human error.

Security roadmap.

Build a clear picture of your current environment to set the foundations for future improvements and investments.

Compliance.

Meet your obligations to management, boards, and regulators with a complete overview of where you’re at risk and what’s at stake. A Cybersecurity assessment ensures you can have the hard conversations about the investments you need.

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See who’s got access to your data, assess your potential vulnerability to cyber threats, and create a plan to secure your network today. Book a Cybersecurity Assessment now.

Get a Cybersecurity Assessment that ticks every box. Start safeguarding your organisation from cyberattacks today.

Identify gaps in your current environment and what’s at stake. Know your Cybersecurity’s level of maturity and how to optimise it further.

ACSC aligned Essential 8 Maturity Assessment

Our Essential 8 Assessment provides tailored recommendations that help you understand your current security posture, identify gaps, and develop a plan to remediate, uplift and protect.

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The Essential Cloud Security Maturity Assessment

Gain a clear understanding of the vulnerabilities in your cloud environment, priorities risk and remediate with confidence.

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The Security Lifecycle.

The IT security lifecycle details actionable, ongoing steps business leaders can take to ensure the security of their most valuable assets. As technology evolves and threats become more complex, regular assessments mean your organisation won’t get left behind or exposed.

Delivered by experts. Trusted by industry leaders.

A true MSSP.

We’re proud to be among the few Australian MSSPs in the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), which means we can better defend you against a world of increasing cyber threats.

Advanced security specialisations

Choose the team with 3 Azure advanced security specialisations (Identity & Access Management, Cloud Security and Threat Protection) to safeguard your organisation today.

More than an assessment.

When you work with us, you get access to a complete suite of security services to help you develop your security roadmap, uplifting your security posture and ongoing threat management.

Peace of mind.

As part of Canon Global, we’re here to stay and always by your side. You can rest assured you’re dealing with a trusted partner in Canon Business Services ANZ.

Vendor agnostic.

We specialise deeply across multiple leading vendors, so you get the best-of-breed security solutions and great returns on your investment.

Certifications

Our fully certified solutions help ensure your business meets all its regulatory requirements.

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Why choose CBS New Zealand for a Cybersecurity Assessment?

CBS is one of New Zealand's most highly accredited Cybersecurity services organisations. We’re proud to be among the few MSSPs in the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), which means we can better defend you against a world of increasing cyber threats. CBS is one of the few MSSP’s holding three Azure Advanced Security Specialisations, across Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security and Threat Protection. We also maintain a SOC 2 Type 2 certification. We know whats required to safeguard your organisation and maintain regulatory compliance today.

Who is the cyber risk assessment service for?

With cyber threats seemingly making news headlines every week, no New Zealand business is immune to the current and expanding threat of cyber crime. Simply put, every business needs a Cybersecurity assessment. What’s more, they should be conducted regularly (at least annually) to ensure you not only get ahead, but stay ahead of the sophistication and pace of today’s cyber threats, aligning with the principles of the intelligence lifecycle. A Cybersecurity assessment is the critical first step in defending your business, customers and staff. Without an assessment, you won’t have an effective Cybersecurity strategy.

Our Approach

We believe no business succeeds alone–and that every organisation should focus on its core business and outsource the rest.

That’s why we take the time to really understand your business goals and find the right-fit solution to keep you agile, resilient and thriving. Then we put the industry’s best to work on the challenges you want to solve.

Stay one step ahead with the right technology, process, automation and talent to keep you moving forward at all times.

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Industries we help

Financial Services

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Government

Education

Retail and Wholesale

Financial Services

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Government

Education

Retail and Wholesale

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Frequently asked questions

How do you prepare for a Cybersecurity assessment?

The role of a Cybersecurity assessment is to ascertain the current state of your organisation's security posture. As a result there is little you need to do to prepare, as this way you get an accurate perspective of where your organisation is at, and more importantly where it is vulnerable and needs to take action. The assessment itself will identify threats and vulnerabilities across your IT environment, helping you to prioritise these and develop a plan for remediation.

What is included in a security assessment?

A cybersecurity assessment analyzes the potential cyber risks to an organization. It involves a comprehensive review of existing security systems and procedures, identification of network vulnerabilities, analysis of cyber threats facing the company and identification of areas for improvement. This assessment also typically includes an evaluation of cybersecurity policies, processes for monitoring cyber attacks, encryption methods and adequacy of emergency response plans in place. A successful cybersecurity assessment will help organizations understand their cyber risk level and identify steps that can be taken to mitigate the risks.

How long does a Cybersecurity assessment take?

The length of Cybersecurity assessments will vary depending on the organization’s size, complexity and level of cyber risk. Generally speaking, a Cybersecurity assessment can take anywhere from a few hours to multiple days. This process involves using Cybersecurity measures like vulnerability scans and penetration testing to identify potential cyber attack targets, as well as tools like network traffic analysis to assess existing threats. With this in mind, the duration of the Cybersecurity assessment should never be rushed - taking the time to evaluate system weaknesses, vulnerabilities and other risks should be conducted thoroughly.

Why perform a Cybersecurity assessment?

Cybersecurity is of paramount importance in today's connected world, with cyber criminals constantly on the move to target businesses and organizations. Performing Cybersecurity assessments allows organisations to identify their Cybersecurity gaps and vulnerabilities, proactively detect threats, reduce disruptions from cyber attacks, and comply with standards and regulations. This assessment includes evaluating technology infrastructure, networks and systems for vulnerabilities that can be used to access sensitive information; examining applications for weak spots; exploring employee's behaviors, activities and awareness via education about Cybersecurity; and watching for potential malicious cyber activity. By performing Cybersecurity assessments regularly, organisations can develop improved cyber response strategies to effectively handle cyber incidents.