Scenario-based Risk Assessment
Our Scenario-based Risk Assessment is our contribution to protect your IT-infrastructure with the current best-knowledge defense measurement given the available resources. We analyse your infrastructure, setup, and IT habits and provide you with plausible attack steps and -scenarios. From there, we deliver tailored recommendations for state-of-the-art defense measures, ensuring your organization stays ahead of evolving threats.
Scenario-Based Risk Assessment: Overview
By conducting a comprehensive scenario-based risk assessment, we provide clients with actionable insights to enhance their cybersecurity resilience. Our approach combines technical expertise with strategic foresight, empowering organizations to mitigate risks effectively and safeguard their digital assets against evolving threats.
1. Client-Centric Attacker Analysis:
- Evaluate the potential attackers' sophistication level, distinguishing between state-sponsored entities and criminal actors. Understanding the capabilities and motivations of potential adversaries is crucial for tailoring defensive strategies.
2. Infrastructure Analysis:
- Thoroughly examine the client's IT infrastructure, including computing devices, network connections, and software stack. This encompasses analysis of hosts, servers, software applications, network architecture (Layer 2/3), and integration with cloud services. Identifying vulnerabilities and potential entry points is essential for effective risk mitigation.
3. Access Point Evaluation:
- Assess all legitimate access points to the client's systems, including physical host access, VPN connections, remote desktop (RDP)/SSH access, and cloud-based interfaces. Understanding the avenues through which unauthorized entities could gain entry is critical for fortifying defenses.
4. User and Identity Management Review:
- Scrutinize user access privileges and identity management protocols to determine who has access to what resources within the client's environment. This involves analyzing user roles, permissions, and authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access and privilege escalation.
5. Attack Scenario Development:
- Develop tailored attack scenarios with specific objectives in mind, such as gaining root access, exfiltrating sensitive data, or disrupting critical services. Each scenario outlines the steps an attacker might take to exploit identified vulnerabilities, providing insights into potential threat vectors.
6. Risk Rating and Prioritization:
- Evaluate the likelihood and potential impact of each identified risk scenario, assigning risk ratings based on a comprehensive assessment framework. Prioritize risks according to their severity and likelihood of occurrence, guiding resource allocation and risk mitigation efforts.
7. Proactive Defensive Measures:
- Recommend proactive defensive measures and security best practices to bolster the client's cybersecurity posture. Emphasize the implementation of robust security controls, such as intrusion detection systems, encryption protocols, and access controls, tailored to the client's specific needs and budget constraints.