Cybersecurity Services & Solutions

Apex DMIT places a high priority on security and is actively expanding its team to meet the growing demand for Information Security Solutions and Services. Our focus centers on three significant areas:

• - Client Security
• - Research and Development
• - Information Security Awareness and Education

Building intellectual capital through collaboration with customers across the country, Apex DMIT remains committed to delivering innovative services that meet current security requirements. As we continue to focus on advancing Research and Development, we undertake Vulnerability Analysis and other critical initiatives to maintain state-of-the-art security solutions.

Security and Defense

Although technological advancement has brought about numerous benefits, it has equally resulted in an exponential increase in security breaches, such as cyber threats, malware attacks, phishing attacks, and web application attacks. 

Most security breaches are caused by in-house employees with unauthorized access to sensitive information, disgruntled personnel, and password misuse. Such breaches can lead to significant losses in revenue, legal liabilities, decreased productivity, and damage to brand reputation.

To ensure protection against these threats, Apex DMIT offers the following highly effective information security services to our valued customers: 

Incident Response

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) technology enables real-time analysis of security alerts generated by network hardware and applications. SIEM solutions are available as software, appliances, or managed services, and are used to log security data and generate reports for compliance needs. Equipped with the ability to collect, analyze, and present information from various network and security devices, identity and access management applications, vulnerability management and policy compliance tools, operating systems, database and application logs, as well as external threat data, SIEM has become a critical tool in monitoring and managing user and service privileges, directory services, system configuration changes, and incident responses.

SIEM can be deployed throughout the enterprise using a self-owned model or hosted service. For clients unwilling to deploy data center infrastructure, related SIEM application infrastructure, and trained manpower in-house, Apex DMIT provides managed Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) services. We manage SIEM services that collect, analyze, and store logs from networks, hosts, and crucial applications, extending visibility beyond the network perimeter to the application layer. This service facilitates better identification and mitigation of security threats, as well as compliance validation with numerous regulatory standards, enabling businesses to enhance security and adhere to regulatory requirements.

Patch Management

In computing, a patch refers to a small software component designed to address a vulnerability that can be exploited by malicious hackers. It is used to update or fix issues with a computer program or its supporting data, including bug fixes, graphic replacements, improved usability, and enhanced performance. However, a poorly designed patch can sometimes introduce new issues, despite its intended purpose of fixing problems.

Patch Assessment involves formulating a strategy and plan to determine which patches should be applied to specific systems at particular times. Through our Patch Assessment Service, Apex DMIT conducts a thorough analysis of an organization's existing patching practices. Our trained consultants evaluate the patch management process, including aspects such as efficiency of patch deployment method (i.e., automated or manual), documented procedures, patch testing, and validation procedures. Our consultants also examine exceptional cases where patches are undeployable and the workarounds implemented to address these issues.

As a result of this service, the organization gains in-depth insights into the efficiency of their current patching processes, the lacunae existing in their procedures, and the potential risks that could hamper business continuity. We provide detailed recommendations that enable organizations to bridge gaps in their information security domain and enhance the overall patching process.

Firewall Auditing

A firewall is a comprehensive set of security measures designed to prevent unauthorized electronic access to networked computer systems. It can be a device or group of devices that are configured to permit, deny, encrypt, decrypt, or proxy computer traffic between different security domains.

Without proper configuration, a firewall can be rendered useless. Standard security practices dictate a “default-deny” firewall rule set where only explicitly authorized network connections are allowed. Unfortunately, such configurations require in-depth understanding of network applications and endpoints necessary for the day-to-day operation of an organization. Many businesses lack this understanding, resulting in the implementation of “default-allow” rule sets where all traffic is allowed, making inadvertent network connections and system compromise more likely.

Numerous organizations implement firewalls without comprehending the underlying technology or realizing the need for creating a comprehensive policy for firewalls, leading to a false sense of complacency and security. Firewalls play a crucial role in preventing unauthorized access to private networks connected to the Internet. The firewall permits only required data entering and leaving the intranet, and all other traffic is prevented.

Through our Firewall Auditing Service, Apex DMIT performs a detailed review of firewall configurations, either on-site or remotely, to ensure secure practices, optimal rule-set organization, and more. Our consultants analyze and rectify configurations, simplify rule-sets and related objects, fine-tune firewall performance and appropriate operating system parameters, and review random log files for suspicious activity. This service provides an optimized firewall for security and performance.

A detailed firewall audit provides the assurance that all possible security and continuity risks are addressed and a high level of network integrity and security is achieved and maintained. Firewall audit services cover key areas like firewall management and administration, policies and procedures, configuration, logical access, operating system logs, firewall testing, physical security, and continuity of operations. The Firewall Audit Service can also simplify backend Web application management, virtualize endpoint addresses, handle rate limit requests, and enforce access control without requiring custom code.

Web Portal Security Services

A Web Portal is a platform that presents information from various sources in a unified manner. Along with the standard search engine, Web Portals also offer email, news, stock prices, infotainment, and other services. Portals provide enterprises with a consistent look and feel, as well as access control and procedures for multiple applications.

Organizations are increasingly exploiting the global reach of the internet. However, this requires deploying and managing processes and technologies that demand pristine security controls. Our consultants perform comprehensive security testing of applications deployed for Web Portals, analyzing all server-side components supporting the application, including web and database servers, directory and authentication devices, firewalls, and relevant network and enclave configurations. Operating system platforms for each of these components are also examined.

Our Web Portal Security Service provides a framework for evaluating the security of application processes and reviewing controls for consistency with business objectives. Apex DMIT Portal integrates with other security infrastructure components to provide authentication, authorization, and single sign-on (SSO) capabilities that meet various security requirements. Our services also offer resources for portal administrators, IT security professionals, and portal developers who need to configure, administer, or use portal security features.

Vulnerability Assessment

A vulnerability assessment refers to the process of identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing vulnerabilities in a system. Vulnerability assessments are conducted on various systems, such as nuclear power plants, information technology systems, energy supply systems, water supply systems, transportation systems, and communication systems, among others. These assessments range from small businesses to large regional infrastructures.

Vulnerability assessments share many similarities with risk assessments. The following are typically the steps involved in conducting assessments:

• - Cataloging and identifying assets and capabilities (resources) in a system
• - Assigning a quantifiable value or rank order to these resources based on their importance
• - Identifying potential threats or vulnerabilities to each resource
• - Mitigating or eliminating the most significant vulnerabilities for the most valuable resources

Security measures should be appropriately targeted, directly linked to potential impacts, threats, and existing vulnerabilities to avoid inadequate security measures and excessive or unnecessary expenses. An appropriate threat and risk assessment enable the better targeting of security measures and facilitates better decision-making.

Apex DMIT's Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing services conduct a threat and vulnerability assessment on network infrastructure devices. Our consultants review logs, services, application processes, trust relationships, access controls, and encryption, as well as conducting an in-depth assessment of servers, routers, and security devices. We determine the threat level from external attackers with the aid of vulnerability assessment tools and manual exploration. Ethically and professionally conducted security and penetration tests assist organizations in understanding and assessing security vulnerabilities within their systems, including associated threats and risks.

Penetration Testing

Apex DMIT's Penetration Testing services assist enterprise businesses in rapidly assessing their network's security posture and safely identifying network and application level vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them. Our security consultants employ real-world scenarios to illustrate the exploitation and illustrate how attackers can gain access to confidential data, networks, systems, and other critical aspects of an organization's operations.

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