Our Approach: The Seiso Way
We believe that simplicity is the key to effective cybersecurity.
Struggling with complexity in your cybersecurity program?
Our approach eliminates complexity, ensuring that your security measures are clear, manageable, and aligned with your business goals. For our clients, this translates into clarity, speed, and a competitive edge, whether they are scaling their cybersecurity program or building it from the ground up.
We design simple, elegant solutions to complex cybersecurity problems across your entire infrastructure and value chain. Our team of certified consultants and virtual CISOs quickly assess gaps and help companies at all maturity levels confidently manage risk, protect assets, prepare and respond to incidents, and turn security into an advantage with minimal disruption and maximum speed. That’s the Seiso Way.
Our 10 Domains MethodSM
Framework-Agnostic | Business Context Tailored | Adaptive | Fast
Seiso’s approach to risk assessment is driven by a desire to simplify security compliance. We follow a framework-agnostic method, the 10 Domains, that aims to swiftly evaluate and enhance a company’s security program maturity, sidestepping the complexity and disruption often associated with traditional methodologies.
Business Imperatives
Shareholder value and customer loyalty
Contractual and regulatory commitments
Brand protection, innovation, and agility
Security Capabilities
People
Skills support the information security program to successfully execute the requisite activities.
Process
Information security program operational processes to meet the anticipated expectations of stakeholders.
Technology
Controls to support the operational processes of the information security program.
10 Domains
Governance
Risk Management
Asset Management
Identity & Access Management
Threat & Vulnerability Management
Incident Response & Recovery
Situational Awareness & Information Sharing
Vendor Risk Management
Workforce Management
Data Protection
Benefits
Understand your overall level of security risk compared to industry benchmark and best practice frameworks.
Streamlines Compliance with Multiple Frameworks
Simplifies adherence to multiple standards including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and others with a unified, coherent methodology.
Simplifies Security Program Development
Streamlines the creation and review of security programs, making complex processes more manageable and efficient.
Flexible, Non-Prescriptive Controls
Tailors controls to specific business needs, providing adaptability and relevance without being overly rigid.
Consolidates Security into 10 Functional Areas
Organizes security measures into 10 key areas for streamlined development and ongoing management.
Prioritizes Alignment to Business Imperatives
Focuses on aligning security initiatives with business goals, considering the dynamics of the workforce.
Uses Clear Language
Employs straightforward, accessible language to ensure broad understanding across all organizational levels.
Cybersecurity expertise you can trust
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Specialized Expertise
Security Program Design and Management
Assessments, Compliance and Governance
CISO Advisory and Security Strategy
Cloud and Data Security
Incident Response Preparedness and Optimization
SaaS / Application / DevOps Security
Breach Readiness and Vulnerability Management
Resiliency and Recovery
Data Privacy and Risk Management
Industry Knowledge
Healthcare and Healthtech
Financial Services and Fintech
Advanced Manufacturing
Energy, Utilities and Smart Grid
Retail and E-Commerce
Critical Infrastructure
Civil Engineering
Legal
Transportation and Logistic
Government
Culture of Collaboration
Active Member of Open-Source Collaborations
Speakers and Trainers at BSidesSATX, BSides Flood City, Applied Technology Academy, Cloud Security Alliance, DevSecCon, CloudNative SecurityCon, BSides Pittsburgh, Infragard, Code & Supply, SANS, NEOISF, OWASP, ISC2 Pittsburgh, DATAWorks Summit, OpenSSF, Apache Software Foundation
Certified Security Professionals
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certification in Risk and Information System Control (CRISC)
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
CompTIA Security+
Cloud Security Experts
AWS Certified Security – Specialty
Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Security
GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
GIAC Certifications
GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
GIAC Secure Software Programmer – .NET (GSSP-.NET)
GIAC Certified UNIX Security Administrator (GCUX)
GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN)
GIAC Certified Perimeter Protection Analyst (GPPA)
What our clients say
“Seiso was a lifesaver in getting us audit-ready for ISO 27001 and SOC 2. They kept us on track with development of an information security management system designed to work with our business instead of acting as a burdensome compliance project.”
“They’re very trustworthy. They do what they say they will do – and they do it well. They helped us greatly improve the maturity of our security program and helped us embed it in our business programs.”
“Seiso is more than a long-term partner to my organization; they are an extension of my team. Whether it’s risk management, penetration testing, DevSecOps, or vulnerability management, their team consistently provides expert guidance and solutions tailored to our exact needs. When new regulatory requirements were needed, we counted on them to help us further mature our information security program. They’re not just subject matter experts, they are passionate about what they do.”