Information security revolves around the fundamental principles of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability, commonly referred to as the CIA triad.
Confidentiality ensures that only authorized individuals can access the information, safeguarding sensitive data that could potentially harm your business if it falls into the wrong hands.
Integrity is crucial in ensuring that information remains accurate and reliable. Working with incorrect information can result in detrimental decisions that can harm the business and mislead both customers and stakeholders.
Availability aims for the information and systems to be available under the needs of the business. An entire operation can easily come to a standstill during longer interruptions.
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The primary purpose of information security is to ensure that a business does not experience events that negatively affect its ability to operate or that its reputation is negatively affected, which in the private sector is often counted in financial losses.
In addition to internal requirements from owners and boards, businesses are also regulated based on laws and regulations that set requirements for information security, where GDPR, the Security Act, Dora, and NIS/NIS2 are some examples.
With the increasing digitalization, the risks and threats to our digitally processed information are also on the rise. Unlike in the past, when physical access was necessary, today, information can be accessed from anywhere in the world, which can have both positive and negative consequences.
As our dependence on digital tools and information continues to grow, the ability to perform various tasks without utilizing digital resources has become increasingly challenging.
Furthermore, there has been a surge in cybercrime targeting our digital assets, resulting in significant financial losses. Ransomware attacks, information theft, and other malicious activities are becoming more prevalent in the business landscape.
With the rapid advancement of digitalization and artificial intelligence, businesses will be confronted with an ever-increasing need to uphold an elevated standard of information security.
Geopolitical conflicts pose an increasing threat to businesses in the Nordic region. The influence of geopolitics will continue to shape the landscape of cyber threats. Cyber weapons are being employed to target critical infrastructure in countries directly or indirectly involved in conflicts. Furthermore, cybercriminals utilize the same weapons to exploit Operational Technology (OT) systems, seeking financial gain through ransom demands.
Cegal's Cyber Security Management service assists in selecting an appropriate level of information security protection, using a risk-based cost/benefit approach. We understand that people, processes, and technology are essential components in developing a successful business security strategy. By establishing a well-defined security philosophy, we aim to integrate security seamlessly into your business culture.
Furthermore, our team of cybersecurity experts is equipped to guide and navigate you through the complexities of this technical field. With our extensive knowledge of operational technology (OT), cloud infrastructure and platforms, hybrid solutions, and multi-cloud infrastructure, we can help you stay ahead of the curve in securing your IT infrastructure. Our dedicated delivery areas offer a wide range of security solutions to safeguard and monitor critical functions, ensuring uninterrupted business operations.