application services

Security services

No matter what industry you are in, Idea can meet your Security Services and compliance needs, and deliver proven, validated and effective solutions.

We hold several top-level security accreditations including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC), the National Security Agency (NSA) and Microsoft Certification.

Our experience and credentials give us a unique perspective when it comes to Security Services in today’s business environment. We understand that when left unchecked, malicious activity can cost a company dearly in terms of both dollars and reputation. That’s why we developed a suite of solutions that protect our customers from all facets of Security Services risks.

Our services include:

Application security testing
We assess your organization’s applications and look for common vulnerabilities in configuration and design. We address both traditional software and web-based programs, with a focus on authorization, authentication, exception management, logging and parameter deficiencies.

Disaster recovery planning
We work with your organization to ensure your disaster recovery plans are effective and that they align with industry best practices. We will also help you build and manage the infrastructure and software required to support your updated disaster recovery plan.

Enterprise security assessment
At Idea, we take a proactive approach to securing your company’s assets. Our extensive assessments include an organizational security policy review, documentation review, architecture configuration review, device configuration review, and a vulnerability assessment and exploitation. With a big-picture view of your enterprise, we deliver a detailed final report outlining all the vulnerabilities we uncovered as well as recommended solutions.

Governance and regulatory compliance
We have extensive experience implementing customized solutions that address HIPAA, Sarbanes Oxley, GLBA, payment card laws and other regulatory requirements. Our governance methodology is based on the National Security Agency’s Information Assurance Methodology (NAIAD) and all of our security experts utilize ISO 27001/27002 principles, ensuring the highest quality of service and attention to detail.

Payment card industry consulting
Idea is one of the few organizations to earn the certification of a Qualified Security Assessor Company (QSAC) by the Payment Card Industry Standards Council. This means we are experts on the payment card industry data security standard (DSS) and can help your organization evolve to meet DSS 2.0 requirements.

Security policy implementation and review
Companies spend significant time and resources developing internal policies and rules to support their Security Services Management Systems (ISMS). However, unless these documents have been endorsed and embraced by executive management, they provide little recourse in the event of a violation. We develop comprehensive security policies and other supporting documentation, allowing you to institute and enforce best practices across your enterprise.

Vulnerability assessment and exploitation
We perform an inspection of systems residing within your organization. Our consultants will assess your various systems, look for possible vulnerabilities and recommend solutions for each one.