Government Security Health Check

Gemserv is an expert provider of bespoke cyber security health checks, with experience working with UK Government Departments.

Our cyber health checks prepare Government departments for security audits, assess cyber maturity and strengthen internal security postures. We’ve seen an increase in Government departments opting for cyber health checks due to the rapid implementation of technology brought on by the pandemic.

Why is a cyber health check is important?

As government departments continue to evolve towards digital transformation and deal with the increase in targeted cyber security threats and breaches, regulators are expecting Government departments to:

• Continuously mandate their technological portfolio and security ecosystem, using techniques like third party penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities;
• Accurately implement cloud systems and audit legacy systems;
• Invest in robust technological solutions and regularly update systems to ensure that the technology used is safe and any patching is rectified;
• Update and amend policies in line with new system updates and remote working; and
• Invest in security awareness training workshops with staff to also combat the human risks.

How do you manage the increase in information security requirements?

One size doesn’t fit all, it’s important to understand where your organisation’s weaknesses are, to make strategic decisions in line with what security practices or systems need to be improved.

That’s why we are offering a cyber security health check, to provide you with an important understanding of your internal systems and processes and highlight cost effective solutions and insights to improve your overall security posture.

We have helped Government departments to identify gaps in their Information Security Management System (ISMS) documentation, as well as raising issues and proposing remediations across their operational activity and procedures. Ultimately, tackling day-to-day business actions that have deviated from best practices and helping to streamline security requirements, and ensuring compliance.

The five main areas addressed in the security health check are:

Tailored to your needs

The cyber health check can be structured around your security needs, it can include the following areas of support (please note this list is not exhaustive):

• Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive and Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)
• Cloud Security Assessment
• Data Protection Impact Assessment
• GDPR
• ISO Standards (including 27001, 22301, 27701, 9001, 14001, 27005, 27017)
• Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus
• The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS)
• Risk Management
• IoT, Connected Devices and Operational Technology

What our client’s have to say…

“The advisory team worked very constructively with the business, integrating sufficiently to become part of the team whilst maintaining enough separation to operate as a critical friend advising on the design, build and delivery of new services. Given the early stages of developing enterprise architecture capabilities it was necessary to revise the delivery approach several times during the contract. Gemserv were flexible in their approach to these changing needs, providing either the strength in breadth and depth to respond to evolving requirements or sourcing capable associates to support delivery. Unlike contracts nailed down with complex and expensive change control processes this pragmatism and flexibility made for a stronger relationship and, importantly, a better delivery.”

– Jonathan Williams, Director Business Change, Government of Jersey

Get in touch

If you would like to know more about how we can help you with a cyber security health check or would like to discuss your company’s needs, please click the link below.