- Implement a foundational cyber resilience and data protection strategy for a firm to protect sensitive financial data and ensure operational continuity.
- Cyber Crisis Readiness and Response: Establish a crisis command centre and train the startup team on response protocols.
- Data Loss Protection and Privacy Operations: Integrate DLP software to monitor and protect data flows and conduct regular privacy audits.
- Encryption and Compliance: Implement end-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest and ensure all systems are GDPR compliant.
3-6 months. This timeline allows for the development of a solid cyber resilience framework suitable for a startup environment.
- Agile Lead (1): To oversee project timelines, deliverables, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Cybersecurity Analysts (2): To design and implement cyber crisis readiness plans and data loss protection systems.
- IT Specialist (1): To implement and manage encryption technologies and privacy operations.
- Compliance Officer (1): To handle all privacy compliance aspects ensuring the startup meets all necessary financial data protection regulations.
- Cybersecurity software tools, including DLP (Data Loss Prevention) and encryption technologies.
- Training materials and workshops to educate employees on cyber crisis response and best data handling practices.
- IT infrastructure capable of supporting robust cybersecurity measures.
Regular security audits and reviews post-implementation to adjust and update security measures as the startup grows.
Potential for scaling cybersecurity measures as requirements expand.
