The Yellow Team plays a pivotal role in ensuring that security is embedded at every stage of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). In today’s fast-paced development environments, the traditional approach of addressing security late in the development process can expose applications to risks and vulnerabilities. Syscomm’s Yellow Team adopts a DevSecOps approach, integrating security practices…
The Orange Team focuses on the human element of cybersecurity, improving user behaviour and awareness to reduce the risk of breaches. Even with the most sophisticated security tools in place, an organisation remains vulnerable if its employees are not adequately trained to recognise and respond to cyber threats. Syscomm’s Orange Team offers a holistic approach…
The Green Team is responsible for creating a resilient and secure IT infrastructure, ensuring that all systems, networks, and security tools are configured to protect against cyber threats from the outset. While Red and Blue Teams focus on identifying vulnerabilities and defending against attacks, the Green Team ensures that the foundation of an organisation’s security…
A Red Team plays a crucial role in cybersecurity by simulating real-world attacks on an organisation’s defences to identify vulnerabilities. The Red Team adopts the mindset of an attacker, using offensive tactics such as penetration testing and social engineering to uncover weaknesses in networks, applications, and systems. The goal is to stress-test the security infrastructure…
No matter how robust an organisation’s protective measures are, the reality is that cybersecurity incidents can and do occur. When a breach or attack happens, the speed and effectiveness of an organisation’s response can make the difference between a minor disruption and a full-scale crisis. This is where the Respond and Recover functions of the…
In the dynamic world of cybersecurity, even the most robust protection measures cannot guarantee complete immunity from cyber threats. That’s why the Detect function is a crucial part of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). The Detect function focuses on identifying potential cybersecurity events and incidents in a timely manner, enabling organisations to respond quickly and…
The Protect function is all about taking proactive steps to safeguard critical information, systems, and networks from potential cyber threats. This function focuses on putting in place the appropriate safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical assets. Effective protection is not just about having the right tools; it’s about creating a culture…
The Importance of Identification in Cybersecurity Before an organisation can effectively protect itself from cybersecurity threats, it must first understand what it needs to protect and where the vulnerabilities lie. This is the essence of the Identify function within the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). The Identify function is about developing a deep understanding of your…
In the realm of cybersecurity, governance is often the unsung hero. It is the foundation upon which a robust cybersecurity posture is built. Without effective governance, even the best technical defences can fall short. Governance ensures that an organisation’s cybersecurity strategy is aligned with its overall mission, business objectives, and risk tolerance, creating a cohesive…
What is NIST? The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a U.S. government agency with a mission to advance innovation and enhance industrial competitiveness. Among its various roles, NIST is a leader in developing and promoting standards that ensure the security of information systems. One of NIST’s most impactful contributions to cybersecurity is…