Transforming Cybersecurity: SOC as a Service by Q-Sec for Bredley Holding

Background

An international group of companies, Bredley Holding, is best positioned to develop the most promising and innovative fintech initiatives. Based in Switzerland, the company operates in numerous markets worldwide, including Poland, Ukraine, Romania and Moldova. Our holding company has 25 years of experience in asset management in developing markets and continues to grow.

Challenge

Bredley Holding encountered several critical cybersecurity challenges:

1. Continuous Monitoring: The need for 24/7 security operations to detect and respond to threats in real-time.

2. Incident Management: Establishing a comprehensive incident management process to minimise damage and recovery time in line with international standards.

3. Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring operations were compliant with all relevant regulations, including readiness for any future developments such as DORA.

4. Operational Standards: Implementing best practices in cybersecurity operations, adhering to global standards.

5. Scalable Security Operations: Developing a scalable security operations centre (SOC) that could grow with the company’s needs.

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Solution

To address these challenges, Bredley Holding partnered with Q-Sec, a leading cybersecurity consulting firm. Q-Sec’s professionalism and technical expertise provided a tailored solution to meet Bredley Holding’s unique needs.

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Implementation

1. 24/7 SOCaaS Operations:

Q-Sec’s established state-of-the-art Security Operations Centre (SOC) was the perfect fit for Bredley Holding, providing continuous monitoring and threat detection. The SOC utilised advanced tools and technologies to identify and respond to security incidents in real-time.

2. Comprehensive Incident Management:

Q-Sec’s mature incident management framework, based on ITIL, provided all the necessary processes for incident detection, analysis, response, and recovery, ensuring quick and effective handling of security incidents.

3. Compliance:

Q-Sec developed a compliance roadmap to ensure that Bredley Holding’s operations met the stringent requirements of the upcoming Digital Operational Resilience Act, while remaining fully in-line with all present standards and regulations. The ongoing partnership includes regular audits, risk assessments, and the implementation of any necessary controls to maintain compliance.

4. Implementation of ITIL Best Practices:

Leveraging ITIL standards, Q-Sec integrated best practices into Bredley Holding’s security operations. This included service management processes, continual improvement practices, and a strong focus on aligning IT services with business objectives. This has led to a dramatic improvement in the understanding of security at the board level.

5. Scalable SOC Infrastructure:

Q-Sec designed a scalable SOC infrastructure that could grow with Bredley Holding’s expanding needs. This included modular security solutions and flexible service options to adapt to changing threat landscapes and business requirements.

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Results - SOC as a Service

1. Enhanced Security Monitoring:

With 24/7 SOC as a Service operations, Bredley Holding achieved continuous, real-time threat detection and response, significantly reducing the time to identify and mitigate security incidents.

2. Robust Incident Management:

A comprehensive incident management framework enabled Bredley Holding to effectively handle security incidents, minimising damage and ensuring rapid recovery.

3. Regulatory Compliance Achieved:

Bredley Holding are confident in our readiness for DORA requirements, reducing the risk of non-compliance penalties and enhancing operational resilience. Alongside this, we maintain all other necessary operational and security standards.

4. Operational Excellence:

The implementation of ITIL best practices improved the overall efficiency and effectiveness of Bredley Holding’s cybersecurity operations, aligning IT services with business goals.

5. Scalable Security Operations:

The scalable SOC infrastructure provided by Q-Sec ensured that Bredley Holding could continue to grow without compromising on security, adapting to new threats and business changes seamlessly.

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Conclusion

Q-Sec has been instrumental in transforming Bredley Holding’s cybersecurity operations. Their comprehensive SOCaaS, full incident management, and adherence to regulatory standards have ensured sustained protection and compliance in a complex threat environment. Bredley Holding is now well-positioned to face future cybersecurity challenges, thanks to Q-Sec’s exceptional services.

Q-Sec has been instrumental in transforming Bredley Holding’s cybersecurity operations. Their comprehensive SOCaaS, full incident management, and adherence to regulatory standards have ensured sustained protection and compliance in a complex threat environment. Bredley Holding is now well-positioned to face future cybersecurity challenges, thanks to Q-Sec’s exceptional services.

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“Partnering with Q-Sec has been a transformative experience for Bredley Holding. Their professionalism and technical expertise in continuous SOC operations and incident management have significantly enhanced our security posture. We now operate with confidence, knowing that our systems are resilient and compliant.”

Aleksej Amitan, CEO, Bredley Holding