Cybersecurity & Compliance

COSMODATA provides comprehensive Cybersecurity & Compliance solutions for organizations that need to protect systems, data, users and business processes against modern digital threats.

Cybersecurity is not a standalone product.

It is not only firewall, antivirus, or backup.

It is a continuous framework that combines:

• technology
• people
• procedures
• policies
• monitoring
• risk management
• incident response
• documentation
• compliance

with the goal of reducing actual business risk.

Security Assessment

Every cybersecurity strategy must begin with an understanding of the current state.

Through an organized Security Assessment, we can evaluate:

• network infrastructure
• firewalls
• endpoints
• servers
• Microsoft 365
• user accounts
• privileged accounts
• MFA
• remote access
• backup systems
• patching
• Wi-Fi
• cloud services
• security policies
• operational procedures

The goal is to create a real picture of the organization's security posture.

Risk Assessment

Not all weaknesses are equally significant.

We assess the potential impact and the likelihood of exploitation of each risk so that protective actions are carried out in the right priority.

The process can include:

This way, the business invests first where the business risk is greatest.

Security Roadmap

After the assessment, an organized improvement plan can be created.

A Security Roadmap can include:

• critical remediation actions
• MFA deployment
• endpoint protection improvements
• firewall changes
• network segmentation
• backup hardening
• vulnerability remediation
• security awareness
• policy development
• access control improvements
• monitoring
• incident response planning

Interventions are organized by priority, cost and business impact.

Endpoint Protection

Corporate computers and servers are a primary target of attacks.

Protection solutions can include:

• endpoint security
• antivirus
• anti-malware
• EDR
• XDR
• behavioral detection
• exploit protection
• application control
• security policies

with central management and the ability to monitor events.

EDR & XDR

Modern threats often cannot be addressed with traditional antivirus alone.

Endpoint Detection & Response and Extended Detection & Response technologies enable deeper activity monitoring and better detection of suspicious behavior.

They can help identify:

• ransomware activity
• suspicious processes
• lateral movement
• credential abuse
• malicious scripts
• abnormal endpoint behavior

and allow faster isolation and handling of an incident.

Firewall & Perimeter Security

The firewall is a basic layer of protection, but it must be properly designed and managed.

Protection can include:

• firewall policies
• intrusion prevention
• application control
• web filtering
• VPN
• geo restrictions
• threat protection
• logging
• segmentation
• secure remote access

Rules must follow the principle of least privilege.

Network Segmentation

A second Internet connection does not protect against human error.

We can design network segmentation with:

• VLANs
• server networks
• user networks
• guest networks
• IoT networks
• CCTV networks
• management networks
• access control policies

so that a breach at one point does not automatically grant access to the entire infrastructure.

Identity & Access Management

In modern infrastructure, user identity is the new security perimeter.

Proper management can include:

• user accounts
• permissions
• privileged accounts
• role-based access
• conditional access
• account lifecycle
• login policies
• access reviews

with the goal that each user has only the access they need.

Multi-Factor Authentication

MFA adds a critical extra layer of protection to corporate accounts.

It can be applied to:

• Microsoft 365
• VPN
• administrative accounts
• cloud services
• business applications
• remote access

so that the theft of a password is not enough on its own to compromise an account.

Microsoft 365 Security

Microsoft 365 is a core business environment and must be protected accordingly.

Security can include:

• MFA
• Conditional Access
• account protection
• email security
• suspicious login monitoring
• privileged account protection
• mailbox auditing
• external sharing controls
• security policies
• user access reviews

The goal is to reduce risks such as credential theft, phishing and account takeover.

Email Security

Email remains one of the primary entry mechanisms for cyberattacks.

The solutions can include:

• anti-phishing
• anti-spam
• malicious attachment protection
• URL scanning
• impersonation protection
• spoofing protection
• domain protection
• quarantine management

combined with user training.

Vulnerability Management

Vulnerabilities must be identified before an attacker exploits them.

The process can include:

• vulnerability scanning
• asset discovery
• risk classification
• vulnerability prioritization
• remediation recommendations
• patch verification
• re-scanning

The goal is not simply to produce a list of vulnerabilities.

The goal is the organized reduction of the attack surface.

Patch Management

Unpatched systems significantly increase the risk of a breach.

Update management can cover:

• servers
• workstations
• operating systems
• business applications
• security products
• network equipment

through a controlled procedure:

Secure Configuration & Hardening

Many security incidents are not caused by unknown vulnerabilities but by misconfigurations.

Hardening policies can be applied to:

• Windows
• servers
• Microsoft 365
• firewalls
• network devices
• endpoints
• remote access
• cloud services

so that unnecessary services, permissions and access points are limited.

Privileged Access Management

Administrative accounts are a particularly important target.

Their protection can include:

• separate administrative accounts
• MFA
• usage restriction
• logging
• access reviews
• least privilege
• controlled elevation
• password management

so that a user's daily work is not carried out with excessive privileges.

Backup Security

Backups are a core part of cybersecurity.

The strategy can include:

• encrypted backups
• off-site copies
• immutable backups
• isolated copies
• restricted access
• separate credentials
• backup monitoring
• restore testing

so that a ransomware incident cannot easily destroy the recovery data as well.

Ransomware Resilience

Dealing with ransomware requires a combination of multiple layers of protection.

Indicatively:

The goal is not only to prevent the initial infection.

It is also about containing the spread and retaining the ability to recover safely.

Security Monitoring

Protection must be accompanied by continuous monitoring.

The following can be monitored:

• endpoint alerts
• firewall events
• suspicious logins
• security incidents
• malware detections
• account lockouts
• unusual activity
• backup alerts
• critical system events

so that significant incidents are assessed in time.

Threat Detection

Threat detection is based not only on known signatures but also on suspicious behaviors.

Examples may include:

• unusual authentication
• impossible travel
• suspicious PowerShell activity
• privilege escalation
• abnormal network traffic
• mass file encryption
• repeated login failures
• unusual administrative actions

The speed of detection directly affects the scale of an incident.

Incident Response

When a security incident occurs, an organized process is required.

It can be followed by:

Incident Response Plan

The business must know in advance who does what in the event of a cyber incident.

An Incident Response Plan can define:

• responsibilities
• escalation process
• internal contacts
• external contacts
• containment procedures
• communication procedures
• recovery priorities
• evidence handling
• reporting processes

Organization before the incident reduces time and wrong decisions when real pressure arises.

Security Awareness

Technology alone cannot eliminate the human factor.

Security Awareness programs can train users in:

• phishing
• social engineering
• passwords
• MFA
• email security
• ransomware
• suspicious links
• fake invoices
• credential theft
• incident reporting

with the goal of building a stronger security culture.

Phishing Simulations

Theoretical training can be combined with controlled phishing simulations.

The following can be measured:

• click rates
• credential submission
• reporting rates
• department risk
• repeat behavior
• improvement over time

so that the training program is based on real data.

Data Protection

Protecting corporate data requires control of both the technology and the way it is used.

Procedures can be applied for:

• access control
• file sharing
• data storage
• cloud sharing
• removable media
• email transmission
• data retention
• secure deletion

based on the criticality of the information.

Data Classification

Not all data has the same value or sensitivity.

Categories can be created such as:

• Public
• Internal
• Confidential
• Restricted

so that different protection and access rules are applied depending on the type of information.

Security Policies

Security needs clear rules.

Policies such as the following can be created or updated:

• Information Security Policy
• Password Policy
• Acceptable Use Policy
• Remote Access Policy
• Backup Policy
• Access Control Policy
• Incident Response Policy
• Mobile Device Policy
• Data Protection Policy
• Business Continuity Policy

Policies turn technical practices into organized corporate processes.

Compliance

Compliance requirements differ depending on the organization, the industry and the regulatory framework in which it operates.

COSMODATA can help with the technical and organizational preparation of the IT infrastructure so that it better meets the requirements that apply to the business.

The approach can include:

• gap analysis
• security assessments
• access controls
• documentation
• logging
• backup procedures
• incident response
• risk management
• technical remediation
• security awareness
• evidence gathering

GDPR – Technical & Organizational Measures

Protecting personal data requires appropriate technical and organizational measures.

From the IT perspective, the following can be examined:

• access permissions
• user authentication
• MFA
• encryption
• backup
• logging
• secure deletion
• endpoint security
• physical access
• data sharing
• incident response

so that the technology environment supports the organization's overall data protection strategy.

NIS2 Readiness

For organizations affected by increased cybersecurity requirements, a technical readiness assessment can be carried out.

The process can examine areas such as:

• risk management
• incident handling
• business continuity
• disaster recovery
• supply chain security
• vulnerability management
• access control
• authentication
• encryption
• security awareness
• monitoring
• reporting

and create a specific remediation roadmap.

ISO 27001 Readiness

For organizations that wish to organize information security according to a structured framework, we can contribute to the technical preparation of the IT environment.

Indicatively:

• asset inventory
• access controls
• technical policies
• logging
• backup
• vulnerability management
• incident response
• business continuity
• security monitoring
• documentation

Final certification is carried out by the appropriate independent certification body.

Compliance Gap Analysis

Before a compliance process begins, it must be clear what exists and what is missing.

The assessment may follow:

The result can be a specific action plan that separates:

• critical findings
• high priority improvements
• medium-term actions
• documentation requirements
• recommended controls

Logging & Audit Trail

The ability to know what happened on a system is an important part of both security and compliance.

The following can be organized:

• authentication logs
• administrative activity
• security events
• firewall logs
• application logs
• audit trails
• retention policies

so that incidents can be investigated and actions proven where required.

Security Documentation

Compliance cannot rely solely on the existence of technology tools.

Documentation is also required.

The following can be created or maintained:

• asset inventories
• network diagrams
• security architecture
• risk registers
• access procedures
• backup procedures
• incident response procedures
• disaster recovery plans
• security policies
• technical standards

so that the organization knows not only what it has implemented but also how it operates.

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

Compliance and cybersecurity must also include recovery capability.

The strategy can cover:

• backup
• redundancy
• Disaster Recovery
• RTO
• RPO
• alternative connectivity
• recovery procedures
• restore testing
• DR testing

so that an incident does not turn into a prolonged business outage.

Third-Party & Vendor Risk

An organization may be secure yet depend on suppliers that are not.

The following can be examined:

• external access
• vendor accounts
• support connections
• third-party software
• cloud providers
• shared credentials
• privileged remote access

so that the risk arising from the supply and technology chain is limited.

Security by Design

Security must be taken into account before new projects are implemented.

Whether it concerns:

• new network
• new application
• cloud migration
• Microsoft 365
• PBX
• new site
• new installation

security requirements must be incorporated from the design stage.

Continuous Compliance

Compliance is not a process that is completed once.

The environment is constantly changing:

• new users
• new devices
• new applications
• new vulnerabilities
• new threats
• new projects

For this reason, a continuous cycle is required:

Reporting & Management Visibility

Management needs a clear picture of cyber risk.

Reports can be created that include:

• security incidents
• vulnerabilities
• patch status
• endpoint security
• backup status
• MFA adoption
• phishing simulation results
• security recommendations
• risk levels
• remediation progress
• compliance gaps

This way, cybersecurity is transformed from a purely technical matter into a business risk that management can measure.

The three domains must work together.

Cybersecurity

It protects against threats.

Compliance

It organizes the requirements, audits and documentation.

Business Continuity

Ensures that the business can continue to operate when something goes wrong.

Together they create an overall approach:

From Compliance Checklist to Real Security

Compliance should not be treated as a series of checkboxes.

An organization may have policies and documents yet remain technically vulnerable.

Conversely, an organization may have advanced security tools but lack organized procedures, documentation, or incident response.

The right approach combines:

so that compliance reflects real business security.

Why Cybersecurity & Compliance

Security is not a product. It is a continuous process.

COSMODATA treats cybersecurity as part of overall business operations.

From protecting endpoints and networks to Microsoft 365, backups, users, training, and preparation for regulatory requirements, we create a unified framework that connects technology and processes.

Because real security does not mean only stopping an attack.

It means knowing the risks, being able to control them, responding when needed, and demonstrating that the business operates within an organized protection framework.

Secure. Comply. Respond. Improve.