At a glance
In an era where cyber threats are more prevalent and regulatory requirements are growing increasingly complex, having a strong governance, risk and compliance (GRC) framework is essential for businesses to operate securely and with confidence. At Swiss Post Cybersecurity, we offer a comprehensive suite of GRC services designed to help you manage risks, maintain compliance and align security practices with your business goals.
The value for your business
- Streamline compliance with regulatory standards: GRC services ensure that your organization stays compliant with a wide range of frameworks, including GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001 and more. Through this, GRC services help to ensure that your business complies with ever-evolving regulations. Thanks to the framework GRC services are based on, audits become more efficient and less disruptive as processes, documentation and compliance activities are centralized and standardized.
- Identify and mitigate risks proactively: A key component of any strong GRC strategy is effective risk management. Our team works closely with your business to proactively identify, assess and prioritize various types of risks that could impact your operations, from cybersecurity threats to third-party risks.
- Enhance corporate governance and accountability: Good governance ensures that your organization’s security and risk management processes align with your overall business objectives. Our GRC services establish clear roles, responsibilities and oversight mechanisms that promote accountability and transparency at every level of the organization. This provides for a solid base to strengthen decision-making and allows for transparency and accountability as clear policies and guidelines reduce ambiguity and encourage consistent practices across your business.
- Optimize business processes for efficiency and security: Our GRC solutions go beyond compliance to help streamline and optimize your business processes. By developing tailored policies and procedures that are both secure and efficient, we enable your organization to operate smoothly while minimizing risks. Our GRC services help to strengthen your cybersecurity posture and facilitate faster, more organized responses in case of a data-related breach, and lower potential damage.
- Reduce costs and minimize legal exposure: Investing in GRC services not only reduces the risk of security incidents and regulatory breaches but also leads to significant cost savings. By addressing vulnerabilities, mitigating risks and ensuring compliance upfront, your organization can avoid costly fines, legal disputes and the financial fallout of security breaches.
Our services in detail
A senior GRC consultant from Swiss Post Cybersecurity acts as an external Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) within the client’s organization. The service is provided flexibly for a set number of hours per week (e.g. 12 hours – full day on Wednesday, half day on Friday). During the kickoff meeting, the external CISO and the client agree on goals and a draft timeline.
The service consists of two phases:
- Phase 1 – analysis: A thorough review of existing processes and documentation to define necessary work packages to meet the goals.
- Phase 2 – service execution: Implementation of the work packages with the cooperation of internal teams. Focus areas often include risk management, business continuity, ISMS, incident management and training.
Why
By choosing our external CISO service, you gain access to top-tier cybersecurity leadership without the high costs associated with hiring a full-time executive. This flexible service is tailored to your organization's specific needs, providing expert guidance when and where it's most needed. Whether you're looking to enhance strategic planning, address urgent security concerns or ensure compliance, our seasoned CISO adapts to your current requirements. With the ability to quickly deploy and provide high-level security direction, this service aligns your cybersecurity efforts with your overall business goals, helping to build a strong and sustainable security framework.
A GRC consultant from SPCS acts as an information security officer within the client's organization for a predefined number of hours each week (e.g., 12 hours–full day Wednesday, half day Friday). During the kickoff meeting, the consultant and the client’s security lead agree on goals and a draft timeline. This service is similar to CISOaaS, but it integrates into an organization with an existing cybersecurity structure and CISO.
Why
This service provides cost-effective access to specialized cybersecurity expertise without the commitment of a full-time hire. It offers flexibility, allowing you to scale support based on your specific needs, whether it's for urgent threats or peak demand. With immediate availability, you can quickly address critical security issues. Additionally, the service provides an objective, external perspective that can uncover fresh insights and strategies. It offers crucial leadership during periods of business growth, helping to solidify a strong security foundation.
Our cybersecurity readiness programme follows the IT baseline protection methodology of the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), aimed at providing sufficient protection for IT systems. The client's SPOC works closely with SPCS, managing internal coordination while SPCS takes on a coaching role, providing proactive guidance and materials. The client's security officer is equipped with the necessary skills to oversee cybersecurity with ongoing support from SPCS, ensuring a gradual transfer of expertise to the client's team.
Why
This service is ideal for organizations looking to build in-house cybersecurity expertise. It helps protect sensitive data, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. By identifying vulnerabilities and mitigating risks, it supports business continuity and reduces cybersecurity threats. Additionally, it strengthens your organization's reputation by demonstrating a strong commitment to protecting client data and business integrity.
SPCS consultants organize and simulate a cybersecurity incident to assess the target organization's readiness to respond. The specific scenario is agreed upon during the kickoff meeting with the client.
Why
Testing established processes is crucial to ensure they function effectively in practice. A tabletop exercise evaluates the effectiveness of response processes, ensures key personnel are familiar with their roles and responsibilities and tests internal and external communication. It also reviews the thoroughness and effectiveness of existing documentation, helping to identify any gaps in the organization's incident response strategy.
A gap analysis provides a high-level assessment of what is needed to achieve certification, allowing clients to compare their current information security measures against a defined security standard. It also creates a roadmap to prioritize actions for meeting the standard’s requirements.
Why
A gap analysis is essential for improving cybersecurity. It helps identify weaknesses in current processes and controls, prioritize improvements and align with industry best practices. This analysis supports strategic planning by offering a clear picture of your organization's current state and what is needed to achieve its goals, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
SPCS conducts an audit based on the NIST-aligned ICT minimum standard to evaluate the cybersecurity measures within an organization. This standard, recommended by the Swiss Federal Office for National Economic Supply (FONES), is especially important when critical infrastructure is involved. The audit includes reviewing documentation, a client self-assessment and onsite interviews.
Why
Auditing against the ICT minimum standard provides a clear view of an organization's current security posture. It ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, enhances security by identifying vulnerabilities and improves operational efficiency by uncovering inefficiencies. Additionally, it supports strategic decision-making by guiding ICT investments and strengthens stakeholder confidence by demonstrating a commitment to secure ICT management.
A risk analysis is a systematic approach to identify, assess, and prioritize risks to an organization's information assets. It aims to understand potential threats and vulnerabilities that could affect data confidentiality, integrity and availability, while developing strategies to mitigate those risks.
Why
Conducting a risk analysis is essential for information security for several reasons. It helps identify and prioritize the most significant threats to your organization's information assets, improving decision-making on resource allocation for maximum security impact. Regular risk assessments ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, while proactively managing risks enhances your security posture. Additionally, this analysis supports business continuity by preparing your organization for potential disruptions, ensuring resilience and ongoing operations.