Australia's comprehensive CyberSecurity consulting practice

BRYK.Consulting is uniquely positioned to provide Operational Technology (OT) Security and Internet of Things (IoT) Security as specialised CyberSecurity offerings to our clients, in order to help them focus on securing those specific types of devices and systems.

IoT Security

Our approach to IoT Security will focus on all the ‘other’ devices connected to your network, other than the usual (and expected) devices otherwise managed by corporate IT departments. For instance: gaming consoles, vehicles, lifts, medical devices, factory machinery, lights, alarms, lifts or any other type of interconnected physical devices – which are embedded with sensors, software, and other connectivity capabilities. IoT security focuses on protecting these devices and the data they generate from unauthorised access, misuse, and exploitation.

Our methodology will place key consideration to searching the network and discovering all connected devices. Once identified, our systems will sort metadata into device categories, provide dashboards, and list a program of vulnerabilities that need to be prioritised for remediation.

As per network security, our team will then organise and deliver a coordinated set of remediation steps to control all IoT assets discovered within the network, then implement a number of ‘step-up’ controls (over and above the usual patching measures) to support ongoing Asset Lifecycle Management. Should you require further assistance, BRYK.Consulting will also be able to set up: full-time Monitoring and Anomaly Detection, Firmware and Software Updates, Device Authentication and Authorisation, and appropriate Data Privacy and Encryption.

OT Security

Our OT Security specialists are able to identify and secure those assets used in industrial environments, such as manufacturing plants, power grids, transportation systems, and other critical infrastructure.

Such systems are referred to as Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Supervisory Control Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), or Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) – because of the nature of these devices, they can potentially be manipulated by Criminals and other ‘Bad Actors’ to change the industrial control processes. Therefore, the systems we work with will help monitor anomalous behaviour then protect them from cyber threats that can impact their availability, reliability, and safety (depending on their form and function).

Through the many years of experience in the delivery of IT services for our clients, we have amassed significant expertise in delivery of cloud services across all major CSP providers (including; AWS, OCI and Azure). This has presented us with the challenge of being able to expertly configure an array of environments that meet the unique requirements from each of our clients, yet also ensure that consistent monitoring, management and Security standards are applied across each and all of our cloud instances and in and across each container and set of workloads.

Moreover, BRYK.Consulting has always been at the forefront of technology practices, particularly when it comes to the adoption of Agile methodologies and leveraging the scalability and accessibility of cloud services. This has meant that the BRYK.Consulting adoption rate of DevSecOps was instant and easy to assimilate into our development and operational processes for all of the cloud environments we managed (for our clients and our internal systems alike).

Our goal through the delivery of DevSecOps is to build secure and resilient software systems by making security an integral part of the development process (by design), rather than an afterthought. By leveraging automation and collaboration, BRYK.Consulting is able to improve the speed of software delivery, enhance security posture, and mitigate risks associated with software vulnerabilities and threats.

We embrace the techniques of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) to ensure that there is integration, collaboration and communication among development, security, and operations teams. This enables us to promote effective threat modelling, and security testing (such as; ‘Security as Code’ or ‘Infrastructure as Code’) and Continuous Monitoring and Incident Response during runtime.

One of the most advanced user-centric networking advancements in recent IT has been the establishment of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), which is a network architecture and security framework that combines Wide Area Networking (WAN) capabilities with network security services, all delivered from the cloud. SASE provides more secure and more scalable connectivity for users and devices, regardless of their location, while integrating essential security functions.

BRYK.Consulting is pleased to now offer SASE solutions to our clients in the form of a single integrated security service which includes: Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Virtual Next Generation Firewalls (vNGFW), Secure Web Access Brokers (SWAB), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Secure DNS and Identity and Access Management (IAM) services, plus and more!

The coverage that our SASE solution will bring will also provide visibility and analytics of network performance and user activity and integrated security policies across both services.

Our goal is to ultimately help our clients deliver a Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) through a series of network and cloud IT security uplifts and SASE plays a major role in this journey. Our SASE solution will leverage CSP Points of Presence (PoPs) locations around the world, to support fast and efficient network and security services into a unified cloud-based platform, streamline network operations, reduce costs, improve performance, and enhance security posture.

Some organisations operate critical services and must implement ongoing and regular ‘penetration testing’ type of testing to ensure they are continuously on top of Cyber threats. Therefore our CyberSecurity experts are able to assist those clients with Breach Attack Simulation (BAS) services which involves simulating ‘real-world cyberattacks’ to assess the client’s current security defences and vulnerabilities in a process known as "Purple Teaming", which involves collaboration between internal defenders (Blue Team) and external attackers (Red Team) working together towards a common goal.

Our approach is proactive, yet realistic. We deliver tools and processes that cater for simulating multi-stage attack campaigns, advanced persistent threats, and targeted attacks, but in a controlled manner by formulating realistic attack scenarios used by real-world adversaries. This includes social engineering, phishing, malware propagation, lateral movement, data exfiltration, and other attack vectors commonly used in cyberattacks.

In addition to assessing how effective a client’s security controls, processes, and incident response capabilities are (and weaknesses in security posture), regular BAS exercises will allow ongoing measurement of progress of continuous improvement programs and the effectiveness of all security enhancements.

One of the greatest benefits in working with BRYK.Consulting is the ability to gain knowledge and insight into some of the greatest CyberSecurity tools and practices available in the market. The collaboration and engagement you will have with BRYK.Consulting will derive a number of additional benefits outside the confines of any project scope, including knowledge transfer.

All of our engagements will start with a Know Your Customer (KYC) process, which means that BRYK.Consulting will be keen to understand you as an organisation; what you do as a business and what you want to protect by way of assets (information, systems, reputation, et cetera). Our strong Business Analysis capabilities across our consulting services empowers our consulting delivery to have the most impressive requirements gathering skills, which we bring to each of our CyberSecurity engagements.

Security Audits are conducted at various levels. These can start with a top-down approach which will look at corporate risk and structure down to system and configuration level, or we can start by selecting a business process, division or IT system and work our way across the organisation towards a more comprehensive security assessment after implementing a number of new controls.

At any rate, we will always use tools that allow us to generate user friendly dashboards or documentation that delivers insight to our security audit/assessment and we will also leave you with guidance and recommendations for resolving items post engagement.

BRYK.Consulting now offers a Managed CyberSecurity service for clients who are keen to take advantage of a partially or wholly outsourced model for CyberSecurity. The BRYK.Consulting SOC team has built a world class service which comprises an integrated AI & ML powered toolset that ensures our clients with targeted, reliable and efficient Incident Response and support services.

When engaged, BRYK.Consulting will be able to deliver:

• Security Monitoring - continuous monitoring of networks, endpoints, systems and on-prem or cloud applications for signs of suspicious activity or potential security breaches, through real-time monitoring of logs, network traffic, security events, SIEM and Attack Surface to identify anomalies and indicators of compromise.
• Incident Detection and Response - leveraging advanced security XDR, IDPS, SOAR and XSIAM systems with other threat intelligence feeds, to detect and respond swiftly to security incidents.
• Threat Hunting - In addition to monitoring known threats and indicators of compromise, BRYK.Consulting will conduct proactive threat hunting activities, performing threat intelligence analysis and employing various techniques to identify hidden threats.
• Continuous Vulnerability Management - conduct vulnerability scans and assessments, prioritise vulnerabilities based on their severity, and provide recommendations for remediation or mitigation strategies.
• Threat Intelligence and Risk Assessment - our ability to set up threat intelligence feeds and combine this with the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and emerging attack techniques will keep our client ahead of ongoing threats by proactively adapting security controls and strategies to mitigate these.
• Security Reporting and Analysis / Monitoring and Support: Providing regular reporting and analysis on all real-time activities provided. This includes root cause analysis, extent of a possible compromise (via forensics analysis, log analysis or other gathered evidence).

At Bryk Consulting, our Cyber Security Strategy Consulting practice is dedicated to fortifying your organisation's digital defences and ensuring resilience in an ever-evolving threat landscape. Our comprehensive suite of services is designed to empower your business with robust cyber security measures.

1. Cyber Security Strategy Development: We work closely with your leadership team to formulate a tailored cyber security strategy aligned with your business goals. Our experts analyse your organisation's unique vulnerabilities and challenges, crafting a proactive approach to mitigate risks effectively.
2. Cyber Security Policy Development: We assist in establishing comprehensive cyber security policies that guide your employees in best practices, ensuring a consistent and secure operating environment.
3. Risk Appetite Statement: We help define a board-approved risk appetite statement, providing clear guidelines for risk tolerance and risk management, ensuring that your organisation's leaders are aligned in their approach to cyber threats.
4. Annual Cyber Security Strategic Plan: We develop an actionable annual cyber security strategic plan to implement your cyber security strategy. This plan includes milestones, budgets, and timelines, ensuring a systematic and measured approach to security enhancement.

Our Cyber Security Strategy Consulting practice combines industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to empower your organisation with robust defences, proactive risk management, and the confidence to navigate the digital landscape securely. Partner with Bryk Consulting for a tailored, strategic approach to cyber security that protects your assets and preserves your reputation.