Lesson’s learned from the recent Global IT Outage

FourNet has extensive expertise in cybersecurity as the only Fortinet Expert Partner and Cisco Gold and Master Collaboration Partner in the UK. With the growing trend of companies moving their strategies to Software as a Service (SaaS), our unmatched proficiency in security allows us to deliver a Single Source Service across multiple areas.

The recent CrowdStrike outage has underscored the critical need for companies to have a robust and resilient cyber strategy. This necessity is further emphasised by the forthcoming NIS2 Directive and the FCA Operational Resilience framework which will have far reach conseqeucens for UK Board members.

??Single Source Service: Our comprehensive approach integrates security across all service areas, ensuring cohesive and robust protection.

??Continuous Assessment: Regular risk assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential threats.

??Scenario Planning: Developing and testing scenarios to prepare for various types of cyber incidents.

??Incident Response Plan: A well-defined and regularly updated plan to handle cyber incidents swiftly and effectively

??Data Backup and Recovery: Ensuring data integrity and availability with robust backup and recovery solutions.

??Real-Time Monitoring: Utilising advanced tools for continuous monitoring and real-time alerting to detect and respond to threats promptly.

??Automated Systems: Implementing automated systems to enhance detection and response capabilities.

??Awareness Campaigns: Promoting cybersecurity awareness throughout the organisation

??Thorough Evaluations: Assessing and managing vendor risks to ensure compliance with security standards.

??Secure Collaboration: Ensuring that all partners and vendors adhere to our high-security standards.

???Strong Governance Framework: Establishing robust governance structures to oversee IT policies, risk management, and compliance.

??Regulatory Compliance: Aligning with NIS2 and FCA Operational Resilience requirements to ensure full regulatory compliance.

??Root Cause Analysis: Conducting thorough post-incident reviews to identify and address the root causes of incidents.

???Resilience and Redundancy: Implementing measures to ensure network and information system resilience.

??Incident Reporting: Establishing protocols for timely incident reporting and communication.

??Operational Continuity: Ensuring the continuity of critical business services through effective risk management and recovery plans.

??Board Accountability: Demonstrating board-level accountability and comprehensive planning to meet regulatory standards.

To understand our portfolio offering, please feel free to reach out to my directly or consider attending our Digital Transformation event on the 16th October where we will have Sir Jeremy Fleming, Former Director of GCHQ, discussing all things Cyber Security and Digital Transformation