Why is cybersecurity important?
Cybersecurity is critical in our increasingly digital and interconnected world. A single security breach can expose the personal information of millions of people, have catastrophic financial implications, damage brand reputation and effect customer trust. Cybersecurity is essential to protect organisations and individuals from spammers and cyber criminals.
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Protection of Sensitive Data
Privacy Preservation
Preventing Data Breaches
Financial Protection
Business Continuity
Intellectual Property Protection
Cybersecurity Services
At SAMEC we have a proactive, agile risk management approach, to help you make sound, risk-aware decisions so you can protect your business assets and gain greater customer trust.
Using the trusted, constant improvement methodology of Assess - Develop - Implement - Measure, SAMEC lets you know your risks before they arise.
Audit and Compliance
Compliance management refers to the process of ensuring that an organisation adheres to all relevant laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies.
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The goal of compliance management is to minimise legal and regulatory risk, promote ethical behaviour, and maintain the integrity of an organisation's operations.
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It is essential in maintaining the trust of stakeholders, and also provides a foundation for sustainable growth and responsible business practices.
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Governance, Risk and Compliance
Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) is a set of integrated practices and processes that organisations use to manage risk effectively, govern efficiently and operate in a manner that is compliant with relevant laws and regulations.
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Implementing GRC practices helps organisations reduce legal and financial risk, improve operational efficiency, and demonstrate responsible and ethical business practices.
Cybersecurity Frameworks & Standards
These cybersecurity frameworks offer guidance and best practice to enhance and protect your organisation from various threats and risk. The choice of framework depends on your specific needs and industry requirements.
The Essential Eight is a set of strategies and guidelines developed by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) to enhance the cybersecurity posture of organisations.
GRC (Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance) represents a framework and set of practices that organisations use to align their IT and cybersecurity strategies with their business objectives.
IRAP (Information Security Registered Assessors Program) is an Australian government initiative that assesses and certifies the security of information technology systems.
ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It provides a systematic approach for managing and protecting sensitive information within an organisation.
PCI DSS
PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is a set of security standards and requirements designed to ensure the secure handling of credit card and payment card data. It was created by major credit card companies, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and JCB, to protect cardholder information and prevent data breaches in the payment card industry.
Compliance and Certification Services
Compliance has become a critical business function for large organisations, encompassing legal obligations, ethical standards, risk management, reputation and trust and operational efficiency. Keeping track of the rapidly evolving compliance landscape requires time and resources. Contact us to find out how we can help your organisation.
ISO 27001 is an internationally-recognised information security standard which provides a framework for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) to help organisations identify, assess, manage, and mitigate the risks of handling corporate information.
SOC 2 is a security framework that supports organisations to protect customer data. Developed by the American Institute of Certified Accountants (AICPA), SOC 2 aims to ensure that systems can assure security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy of data.
ISO 45001 is an international standard for occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems, intended to keep personnel safe and well. It is one of the few standards that allow organisations to have their OH&S management system certified against an international framework.
ISO 14001 promotes corporate environmental responsibility. Certification shows that an organisation is in control of its environmental management system and is committed to protecting the environment.
ISO 9001 is the world’s most widely-recognised quality management system. An ISO 9001 compliant system will help you improve and control your processes across all operations, better serving your customers.
SAMEC's Expertise
Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) forms the building blocks of information security. A set of GRC practices and processes provides a structured approach to aligning IT with business objectives and helps companies more effectively manage IT and security risks, improve performance, reduce costs, and meet compliance requirements.
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SAMEC helps organisations identify, address, and monitor current and emerging threats to cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance. By developing forward-thinking processes around your GRC, we help your organisation stay one step ahead.