Choosing Ascentor as your cyber security partner. Secure your information Strengthen your business

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1 Secure your information Strengthen your business Choosing Ascentor as your cyber security partner Ascentor Ltd 5 Wheatstone Court, Davy Way Waterwells Business Park Quedgeley, Gloucester GL2 2AQ 1

2 Introducing Ascentor Ascentor specialises in Cyber Security & Information Risk Management. The advice we give will protect your information and strengthen your business for the future. Whether you are a public sector organisation, government supplier, or commercial enterprise we the have proven expertise you need. Contents Cyber ecosystem What we do Service matrix Typical engagements About our team Our promise ascentor.co.uk Trusted by the most demanding clients 2

3 Cyber security ecosystem For every information security need in this ecosystem, there s an Ascentor engagement that has delivered. Ascentor is already trusted to maintain these standards Ascentor will get you up to speed to meet these needs Working with Ascentor gives you real-world benefits, for example: One prime supplier saw 15% cost reduction and 10% efficiency uplift as a result of Ascentor s inclusion in their project. A co-developed outcome-based delivery model reduced IA services cost for our government client by 3m We defined and implemented OS & application security hardening for a UOR project. Without Ascentor, our IRM project would have been delayed, exposing the business to unnecessary risks. SUPPLIER TO GOVERNMENT 3

4 Click What to we edit domaster title style Ascentor works directly, or in partnership, with organisations that need to secure the most sensitive information. Our service portfolio covers four important aspects of information assurance that have been tried and tested in the country's most demanding clients. Four core services: Accreditation & Compliance IRM for Government Suppliers Ensuring that you meet and keep to the required information security standards in your industry. Effective & efficient delivery of the highest IRM standards to ensure you re trusted by government clients. PKI Solutions IA Consultants Supporting every, or any, stage of developing and maintaining your PKI solution. Providing the very best information security experts for projects and ongoing support, as and when you need them. 3 million 500,000 1 million saved by Government IT department by implementing more efficient information security controls and architectures that were fit for purpose. saved by a large sports organisation by recommending a centralised approach to their information security compliance requirement. saved by an IT department by implementing appropriate protection (not over-protection) of sensitive information. 4

5 Click Adding to value edit Master across title the style security lifecycle Information Assurance is no longer an option. It is business-critical and cannot be ignored. It s a perpetual lifecycle. Ascentor can support the whole process, step in at one stage, or simply add a little extra help when you need it. Pre-Audit or Audit Strategy & Assessment Ongoing Support Improve & Implement 5

6 Click Typical to engagements edit Master title style Your needs drive the shape of our engagements. We adapt as required to the changing demands you face. Whether you need a strategic partner, some project support, or access to flexible resource, we can deliver. Talk to us about designing the right fit for you. To give you an idea of the shape this might take, here s a rundown of typical Ascentor engagements: 1 Health Checks & Audits Gap Analysis for suppliers to government; List X & G-Cloud PCI DSS Audits for Suffolk and Nottinghamshire County Council 2 Specific Project or Defined Programme Security Assurance Coordinators to MoD Security Leads for Ultra and Chemring 3 Retained or Co-sourced Delivery Accreditors for central government departments Customer Support Team to MoD 4 Flexible Role Fulfilment Provision of interim Operational Security Manager for Home Office Security architects to Home Office program Whether it s a meaty project, or a little extra support I go to Ascentor first. SUPPLIER TO GOVERNMENT 6

7 Click About to our edit team Master title style We ve invested in the industry s best experts, with a commitment to the highest standards. Having the right skills and qualifications matters; proving that you know how to put them to powerful effect is what counts in the real world. Security experts employed by us, with no subcontracting to unknown entities. Your expert can always call upon expertise of the Ascentor team, built up over 165,000 hours of hands-on experience. Qualified and up-to-date professionals supporting CLAS, CESG Certified Professionals Scheme, ISC2, ISACA, IISP Hosting. Experience covering technical system design & architecture, HMG Accreditation, IRM implementation, IA Training, and auditing numerous industry standards. Ascentor consistently go the extra mile, their passion for this subject is plain to see. PM, GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT Accreditations Our consultants hold the following: ISO27001 Auditors BS25999 Business Continuity Consultants Members of the CESG Listed Adviser Scheme CLAS Certified Information System Security Professional CISSP Members of the Institute of Information Security Professionals IISP Holders of the Infosec Training and Paths Competencies ITPC Certified Information Security Auditor CISA Certified Information Security Manager CISM Qualified Security Assessors QSA Certified Ethical Hackers PRINCE2 Practitioners Information Technology Infrastructure Library ITIL v3 trained Cisco Certified Network Engineers 7

8 Click Our promise to edit Master title style You re under pressure. We understand that. It s important to us that we always understand the context you re working within. And, that what we do has a tangible and positive impact on what you re trying to achieve. Dave James, MD, Ascentor Every engagement is entirely unique. But, every Ascentor client can expect A unique blend of capabilities: Our clients tell us they value: Ensuring that you get value: We re happy when you see: Understanding the context: Risk is never an absolute; our advice is always determined by the specific situation. Taking a commercial perspective: We re always mindful of the demands for efficiency and cost control. Breadth and depth of expertise: Enough breadth to see the big picture, and enough depth to resolve real issues A real difference: Our engagements will make a tangible and positive difference you can see. Increased business resilience: Securing your information will always strengthen and improve your ability to respond to change. Consistent standards: You always know what you will get from Ascentor, and that s real value in everything we deliver. Next Steps If you re looking for an information assurance partner, we hope you ll talk to us about your needs info@ascentor.co.uk 8