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Investing in security is key to the success and reputation of an organization.

Prevent Fraud, Waste, and Abuse: Secure Your Company’s Reputation with Cresco’s Advanced Security Analytics Solutions.

Safeguard your company from potential threats before they materialize with Cresco’s cutting-edge analytics solutions. Our tailored approach utilizes predictive analytics to detect suspicious activities early on, empowering you to prevent harm to your organization, employees, and reputation.

Cresco’s comprehensive cybersecurity services include assessments, training, penetration testing, and incident response retainers, ensuring robust protection for your business. By partnering with us, you can:

  • Gain visibility into emerging security threats through advanced analytics
  • Identify hidden vulnerabilities and potential data breach risks
  • Build stakeholder trust with executive reporting within 30-60 days
  • Stay compliant and avoid regulatory fines with a dedicated 24/7 incident response team

Protect your company’s future with Cresco’s proactive and efficient security solutions.

Benefits

Experience peace of mind and proactive protection for your company with Cresco’s innovative technology solutions. Here are eight compelling benefits to utilizing our advanced analytics and cybersecurity services:

Proactive Threat Detection Utilize advanced analytics to detect and respond to threats in real-time, preventing potential data breaches before they occur.

Comprehensive Endpoint Protection Ensure the security of all your endpoints, including mobile devices, laptops, and desktops, with comprehensive endpoint protection and management capabilities.

Advanced Threat Intelligence Gain deep visibility into your network, correlate threat data, and quickly respond to security incidents with automated incident response workflows.

Streamlined Security Operations Automate and orchestrate your security processes, reducing response times and improving efficiency in managing security incidents.

Data Protection and Compliance Protect sensitive data and maintain compliance with regulations using robust data security solutions, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

Unified Security Management Consolidate and streamline your security operations, providing a unified view of your organization’s security posture for better decision-making.

Scalability and Flexibility Scale your security infrastructure seamlessly as your organization grows, with solutions designed to adapt to evolving threats and business needs.

Enhanced Visibility and Control Gain granular visibility into your data and security controls, empowering you to proactively identify and mitigate risks across your organization’s IT environment.

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Our Business Partners In Security

Threat Intelligence Integration

Seamlessly incorporates real-time threat intelligence to enhance proactive cybersecurity measures.

Data Encryption

Implements robust encryption algorithms to safeguard sensitive data from unauthorized access or breaches.

Behavioral Analytics

Utilizes advanced behavioral analysis to detect and mitigate anomalous activities or potential security threats.

Access Controls

Provides granular access controls, restricting user permissions and enhancing overall system security.

Incident Response Automation (SOAR)

Automates the incident response process, minimizing response time and mitigating the impact of security incidents through Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) capabilities.

Vulnerability Management

Identifies and prioritizes system vulnerabilities, facilitating timely patches and reducing the risk of exploitation.

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Deploys EDR solutions to monitor and respond to advanced threats at the endpoint level, enhancing the overall security posture.

Audit Trail and Compliance Reporting

Generates detailed audit trails and compliance reports, aiding in regulatory adherence and demonstrating robust cybersecurity practices.

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Use Cases & Industry

Discover how our cybersecurity and data security solutions address the unique needs of various industries and use cases. From finance to healthcare, we’ve got you covered.

Academics

Cal Poly Pomona struggled with numerous alerts and diverse security standards on its large campus. Implementing IBM Security QRadar SIEM helped manage 84,000 devices, generating 20-40 daily actionable alerts. The platform not only enhances security but aids student education, providing real-world cybersecurity experience. The university appreciates the comprehensive support from the IBM Security team. The solution helps the university efficiently detect security threats.

Financial

Pakistan's banking sector thrives amid global challenges, supported by increased deposits and profitability. The government's Cyber Security Policy 2021 prompts banks to enhance cybersecurity, leading Askari Bank to transform with IBM Security QRadar SIEM. The implementation reduces daily security incidents from 700 to under 20, enhances response time from 30 to 5 minutes, and ensures compliance with cybersecurity regulations.

IT Sector

ANDRITZ joined forces with IBM Security to tackle rising cybersecurity incidents, implementing virtual IBM Managed Security Services (MSS) for comprehensive protection. The solution, featuring QRadar on Cloud and other services, ensures 100% network visibility, processing millions of events daily. This collaboration strengthens ANDRITZ's threat detection and response, with plans to integrate OT information and cyber threat intelligence for a broader security approach.

ANDRITZ

ANDRITZ engages IBM Security software and services to speed cyberthreat detection, investigation and response processes.

An asset management firm - Time is money

To empower its cybersecurity team, Novaland Group deployed the IBM Security QRadar SIEM platform. Now, the platform helps the team accelerate cyberthreat detection, analysis and response in a cost-effective manner.

Credico

Credico, a professional services firm, enabled 100% tablet policy compliance and enhanced endpoint security with IBM MaaS360 with Watson – an AI-powered UEM solution.

IBM CIO

IBM is poised to deploy upgraded identity capabilities with enhanced security, scale, and user experience with its own commercially available solution, IBM Security Verify, as the standard cloud IAM services platform for all B2E and B2B identities.

Novaland Group

To empower its cybersecurity team, Novaland Group deployed the IBM Security QRadar SIEM platform. Now, the platform helps the team accelerate cyberthreat detection, analysis and response in a cost-effective manner.

SCOR SE

No risk, no reward? Not true for reinsurance companies. One French company teamed with IBM to take the pain out of risk mitigation processes.

Resources

Access valuable resources to enhance your cybersecurity knowledge and capabilities for your organizational needs and security

How to Prevent Security Fails

Even though technology is becoming more advanced and our security is advancing with it, security fails can still happen, and we should always be wary of them. 

IBM Security QRadar Suite

IBM Security QRadar Suite is the next generation threat detection and response suite with EDR, log management, SIEM, and SOAR delivered as a service.

What is Database Security?

Database security refers to the range of tools, controls, and measures designed to establish and preserve database confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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FAQs

Data security refers to the measures taken to protect digital data from unauthorized access, corruption, theft, or other malicious activities. It involves implementing safeguards and controls to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

Data security is important for several reasons, including:

      • Protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access or disclosure
      • Maintaining compliance with regulations and legal requirements
      • Safeguarding the reputation and trust of individuals and organizations
      • Preventing financial loss and damage to business operations
      • Mitigating the risk of data breaches and cyberattacks

Common threats to data security include:

      • Malware: Software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.
      • Phishing: Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information, such as passwords or financial details, by impersonating legitimate entities.
      • Insider threats: Malicious or negligent actions by employees, contractors, or other authorized individuals within an organization.
      • Data breaches: Unauthorized access to sensitive data, either through cyberattacks or accidental disclosure.
      • Social engineering: Manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security.

You can protect your data from unauthorized access by:

      • Implementing access controls and user authentication mechanisms, such as passwords, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and role-based access control (RBAC).
      • Encrypting sensitive data at rest and in transit to prevent unauthorized interception or disclosure.
      • Monitoring and auditing user activity to detect suspicious behavior or unauthorized access attempts.
      • Regularly updating software and systems to address known vulnerabilities and security patches.
      • Educating employees about security best practices and the importance of safeguarding sensitive information.

Encryption is the process of converting plaintext data into ciphertext using cryptographic algorithms, making it unreadable to unauthorized users. It helps protect data confidentiality by ensuring that only authorized individuals with the appropriate decryption keys can access the original plaintext data.

Data loss prevention (DLP) refers to the strategies and technologies used to prevent the unauthorized disclosure or leakage of sensitive data. It helps organizations identify, monitor, and protect sensitive information from being accidentally or intentionally shared outside of authorized channels, reducing the risk of data breaches and compliance violations.

To ensure compliance with data protection regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you can:

      • Implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, such as encryption, access controls, and data minimization.
      • Obtain explicit consent from individuals before collecting or processing their personal data, and provide transparency about how their data will be used.
      • Respond promptly to data subject requests for access, rectification, or deletion of their personal data.
      • Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and maintain records of data processing activities to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements.
      • Regularly review and update data protection policies and procedures to reflect changes in regulations and best practices.

In the event of a data breach, you should:

      • Immediately contain the breach and limit further exposure of sensitive data.
      • Notify affected individuals and regulatory authorities as required by law or regulation.
      • Conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause and extent of the breach.
      • Implement remediation measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
      • Cooperate with law enforcement agencies and other relevant stakeholders as necessary.

You can create a culture of data security within your organization by:

      • Providing ongoing training and awareness programs to educate employees about security risks and best practices.
      • Promoting accountability and responsibility for data protection at all levels of the organization.
      • Encouraging open communication and reporting of security incidents or concerns.
      • Rewarding and recognizing employees who demonstrate a commitment to data security.
      • Integrating security considerations into business processes and decision-making.

Some emerging trends in data security include:

      • Zero trust security models that assume no implicit trust and verify the identity and security posture of all users and devices accessing resources.
      • Cloud security solutions designed to protect data and applications hosted in cloud environments from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
      • Artificial intelligence and machine learning-powered security analytics for detecting and responding to advanced threats and anomalies.
      • Blockchain technology for ensuring the integrity and immutability of data through distributed ledger technology.
      • Privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) such as differential privacy and homomorphic encryption that enable data analysis while preserving individual privacy.

Cybersecurity encompasses a range of practices, technologies, and processes designed to protect digital systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, data breaches, cyberattacks, and other threats.

Cybersecurity is essential for safeguarding sensitive information, preserving data integrity, ensuring business continuity, maintaining customer trust, complying with regulations, and mitigating financial losses resulting from cyber incidents.

The main components of cybersecurity include network security, endpoint security, application security, data security, identity and access management, cloud security, and security awareness training.

While cybersecurity focuses on protecting digital systems and networks from cyber threats, data security specifically pertains to safeguarding data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

We offer a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity and data security solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of organizations. Our offerings include advanced threat detection, endpoint protection, network security, cloud security, identity and access management, encryption, Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) services, penetration testing, and consulting services.

Our solutions leverage cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, behavioral analytics, and automation, to provide proactive and robust protection against a wide range of cyber threats. Additionally, we offer personalized consulting services to help organizations identify their unique security requirements and implement tailored solutions.

Yes, we provide MSSP services, which include continuous monitoring, threat detection and response, incident management, vulnerability assessments, compliance management, and security advisory services. Our MSSP services allow organizations to outsource their security operations to experienced professionals, freeing up internal resources and ensuring round-the-clock protection.

Penetration testing, also known as ethical hacking, involves simulating real-world cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities in an organization’s IT infrastructure, applications, and systems. By conducting penetration tests, organizations can proactively assess their security posture, identify potential weaknesses, and remediate vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors.

We offer a wide range of consulting services to help organizations enhance their cybersecurity posture and mitigate risks. Our consulting services include security assessments, risk management, security strategy and planning, compliance consulting, incident response planning, security awareness training, and policy development.

Predictive analytics involves analyzing historical data, patterns, and trends to forecast future events, including potential cyber threats. By utilizing predictive analytics algorithms, organizations can identify suspicious activities, anomalies, and emerging threats in real-time, enabling proactive threat detection and mitigation.

Yes, our solutions are designed to seamlessly integrate with existing security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, and endpoint security solutions. We also offer API integration capabilities to facilitate interoperability and centralized management of security controls.

We prioritize data privacy and compliance with regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Our solutions incorporate encryption, access controls, data masking, and other security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

The costs associated with implementing our cybersecurity solutions vary depending on factors such as the size and complexity of the organization, the scope of the deployment, the specific solutions chosen, and any customization or additional services required. We offer flexible pricing models, including subscription-based pricing and per-user licensing, to accommodate different budgets and requirements.

The deployment time for our cybersecurity solutions depends on factors such as the complexity of the organization’s IT environment, the scope of the implementation, and the readiness of the organization’s infrastructure and personnel. Our experienced implementation team works closely with clients to develop detailed deployment plans and ensure a smooth and efficient implementation process.

Yes, we provide comprehensive training programs tailored to the specific needs of our clients. Our training programs cover a wide range of topics, including product training, cybersecurity best practices, incident response procedures, and security awareness training. We offer various training formats, including instructor-led training sessions, online courses, workshops, and educational materials, to accommodate different learning styles and preferences.

We offer ongoing support to our clients to ensure the continued effectiveness and performance of our cybersecurity solutions. Our support services include technical support, troubleshooting assistance, software updates and patches, security advisories, and access to our knowledge base and online community forums. Additionally, we provide proactive support services, such as health checks, performance tuning, and security assessments, to help organizations optimize their security posture and maximize the value of their investment in our solutions.

Cybersecurity refers to the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, breaches, theft, or damage. It encompasses a range of technologies, processes, and practices designed to safeguard digital assets and mitigate the risks associated with cyber threats.

Cybersecurity is important for several reasons, including:

      • Protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access or disclosure
      • Safeguarding the integrity and availability of critical systems and data
      • Preventing financial loss and damage to reputation resulting from cyber attacks
      • Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
      • Maintaining trust and confidence among customers, partners, and stakeholders

Common types of cyber threats include:

      • Malware: Software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems, including viruses, worms, Trojans, and ransomware.
      • Phishing: Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information, such as passwords or financial details, by impersonating legitimate entities through email, social media, or other channels.
      • Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks: Attempts to disrupt or overwhelm a computer system, network, or website with a flood of traffic, rendering it unavailable to legitimate users.
      • Insider threats: Malicious or negligent actions by employees, contractors, or other authorized individuals within an organization, such as data theft or sabotage.
      • Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs): Sophisticated, targeted attacks conducted by skilled adversaries over an extended period, often aimed at stealing sensitive information or compromising systems.

You can protect your organization from cyber threats by:

      • Implementing robust cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls to reduce the risk of security breaches.
      • Securing your network infrastructure with firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and other security appliances.
      • Keeping software and systems up to date with the latest security patches and updates to address known vulnerabilities.
      • Educating employees about cybersecurity best practices, including how to recognize and report suspicious activities or potential threats.
      • Conducting regular security assessments and audits to identify and address weaknesses in your security posture.
      • Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) and strong password policies to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data.
      • Backing up critical data regularly and storing backups in secure, offsite locations to ensure data availability in the event of a ransomware attack or data loss incident.

Some best practices for password security include:

      • Using strong, complex passwords that are difficult to guess or brute-force.
      • Avoiding the use of easily guessable information such as common words, names, or sequential patterns.
      • Using unique passwords for each account or system to prevent unauthorized access in case of a breach.
      • Enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) whenever possible to add an extra layer of security beyond passwords.
      • Changing passwords regularly, especially after a security incident or suspected compromise.
      • Avoiding password sharing or storing passwords in plaintext formats.
      • Using password management tools to securely store and manage passwords.

You can detect and respond to cyber attacks by:

      • Implementing security monitoring tools and technologies to detect suspicious activities, anomalies, or indicators of compromise.
      • Establishing incident response procedures and protocols to guide your organization’s response to security incidents.
      • Training employees on how to recognize and report security incidents or unusual behavior.
      • Conducting regular security drills and simulations to test your organization’s response capabilities.
      • Establishing communication channels with relevant stakeholders, including internal teams, external partners, and law enforcement agencies, to coordinate response efforts.
      • Documenting and analyzing security incidents to identify lessons learned and improve incident response processes for the future.

Some emerging trends in cybersecurity include:

      • Zero trust security models that assume no implicit trust and require verification of identity and security posture for all users and devices accessing resources.
      • Artificial intelligence and machine learning-powered security analytics for detecting and responding to advanced threats and anomalies.
      • Cloud security solutions designed to protect data and applications hosted in cloud environments from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
      • DevSecOps practices that integrate security into the software development lifecycle to identify and remediate vulnerabilities early in the process.
      • Increased focus on supply chain security to address risks associated with third-party vendors, suppliers, and partners.
      • Privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) such as differential privacy and homomorphic encryption that enable data analysis while preserving individual privacy.

If your organization experiences a data breach, you should:

      • Immediately contain the breach and limit further exposure of sensitive data by isolating affected systems or networks.
      • Notify affected individuals, regulatory authorities, and other relevant stakeholders as required by law or regulation.
      • Conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause and extent of the breach, including the data accessed or compromised.
      • Implement remediation measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future, such as patching vulnerabilities or improving security controls.
      • Cooperate with law enforcement agencies and other relevant parties in the investigation and resolution of the breach.

You can create a culture of cybersecurity within your organization by:

      • Providing ongoing cybersecurity training and awareness programs for employees at all levels, focusing on common threats, best practices, and the importance of security.
      • Promoting accountability and responsibility for cybersecurity among employees, managers, and executives, with clear roles and responsibilities for security-related tasks.
      • Encouraging open communication and reporting of security incidents or concerns, with channels for employees to report suspicious activities or potential threats.
      • Recognizing and rewarding employees who demonstrate a commitment to cybersecurity and contribute to the organization’s security posture.
      • Integrating cybersecurity considerations into business processes and decision-making, with security reviews and risk assessments for new initiatives or projects.

Some resources for staying informed about cybersecurity threats and best practices include:

      • Industry-specific cybersecurity forums, conferences, and events that provide updates on emerging threats and trends.
      • Government agencies and regulatory bodies that publish guidance, advisories, and alerts on cybersecurity topics, such as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the United States.
      • Cybersecurity publications, blogs, and newsletters from reputable organizations and security researchers, covering topics such as threat intelligence, incident response, and best practices.
      • Security vendors and organizations that offer free tools, resources, and training materials for cybersecurity professionals and practitioners.

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