AI & Cyber Services

What We Offer
We deliver specialized cybersecurity solutions for the Medical Device, Biotech, Pharmaceuticals and other regulated sectors.
Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS)
Adopt responsible and trustworthy AI practices with ISO 42001. Our consulting and certification support helps organizations implement governance frameworks for managing AI risks, ethics, transparency, and compliance.
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)
Identify and eliminate security weaknesses before attackers exploit them. Our VAPT services simulate real-world attack scenarios to uncover vulnerabilities across applications, networks, and systems.
Red Teaming
Test your organization’s true cyber resilience through advanced adversarial simulations. Our red team experts emulate real-world attackers to evaluate detection, response, and defence capabilities.
Phishing Simulation Campaign
Reduce the risk of social engineering attacks with controlled phishing simulations. These campaigns help measure employee awareness, identify vulnerabilities in human defences, and strengthen security culture.
CMMC Gap Assessment
A structured evaluation that compares an organization’s current cybersecurity practices against the requirements of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework. It identifies gaps in controls, policies, and processes, helping organizations understand their level of compliance and prioritize remediation efforts needed to achieve the desired CMMC certification level.
CMMC Consultancy & Advisory Services
Provide expert guidance to help organizations understand, implement, and maintain compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework. These services include readiness assessments, gap remediation planning, policy development, and ongoing support to align cybersecurity practices with required CMMC levels and ensure successful certification.
Why Cyber Security Compliance Matters
Cyber Security compliance matters because organizations strengthen their defenses and maintain compliance.
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Threat monitoring and incident response
Our experts provide 24/7 monitoring and rapid responses to minimize operational disruptions.
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Securing medical devices and hospital networks
We protect connected devices and clinical systems from unauthorized access and cyber threats
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Safeguarding pharmaceutical research and IP
We secure R&D environments, drug development data, and proprietary research from cyber espionage.
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Compliance with healthcare security standards
We support adherence to HIPAA, GDPR, and other regulatory frameworks governing health data protection.
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Risk assessment and vulnerability management
We evaluate security gaps in healthcare infrastructure and implement improvement strategies.
Cybersecurity Audits
Our cybersecurity audits are designed to evaluate the effectiveness, resilience, and maturity of your information security framework against recognized standards and evolving threat landscapes. Conducted by experienced cybersecurity professionals, these audits follow a structured, risk-based approach to identify:
a. Vulnerabilities and control gaps within your IT environment
b. Risks to data confidentiality, integrity, and availability
c. Weaknesses in access controls, network security, and incident response
d. Opportunities to strengthen your overall security posture
Cybersecurity audits support informed decision-making, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement—while enhancing your organization’s readiness to defend against cyber threats and respond effectively to security incidents
ISO 27001 Audit – Information Security Management System (ISMS)
A structured, independent assessment of an organization’s information security framework to determine its conformity with ISO 27001 requirements and its effectiveness in protecting sensitive information.
Structure and Approach:
The audit follows a systematic, risk-based methodology beginning with a review of ISMS documentation, including policies, risk assessments, and control implementations. Auditors evaluate the organization’s risk management process, scope definition, and Statement of Applicability (SoA). Through interviews, process walkthroughs, and evidence sampling, the audit examines how security controls are implemented across people, processes, and technology. It also assesses governance, leadership involvement, incident management, access controls, and continuous improvement practices to ensure the ISMS is properly designed and maintained.
What It Identifies:
The audit identifies gaps in compliance with ISO 27001 requirements,
weaknesses in security controls, and inconsistencies between documented procedures and actual practices. It highlights vulnerabilities that could expose the organization to information security risks, such as inadequate access management, insufficient monitoring, or lack of incident response readiness. Additionally, it provides actionable insights to strengthen the ISMS, improve risk mitigation, and support certification or ongoing compliance efforts.
ISO 27701 Audit – Privacy Information Management System (PIMS)
A structured, independent evaluation of an organization’s privacy framework to assess its alignment with ISO 27701 requirements and its effectiveness in managing and protecting personal data.
Structure and Approach:
The audit follows a systematic, risk-based approach that begins with a review of privacy policies, procedures, and documentation integrated with the organization’s existing Information Security Management System (ISMS). Auditors assess the organization’s role as a data controller and/or processor, examining how privacy risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated. The process includes stakeholder interviews, data flow analysis, and sampling of operational practices to evaluate controls related to data collection, processing, storage, sharing, and retention. It also reviews governance structures, consent management, data subject rights handling, breach response processes, and ongoing monitoring and improvement mechanisms.
What It Identifies:
The audit identifies gaps in compliance with ISO 27701 requirements,
weaknesses in privacy governance, and misalignments between documented policies and actual data handling practices. It highlights risks related to improper data processing, insufficient consent mechanisms, inadequate protection of personal data, or ineffective response to data subject requests and breaches. Additionally, it provides actionable recommendations to strengthen privacy
controls, enhance regulatory compliance, and build trust through responsible data management.
ISO 42001 Audit – Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS)
A structured, independent evaluation of an organization’s AI governance framework, designed to verify alignment with ISO 42001 requirements for responsible and trustworthy AI management.
Structure and Approach:
The audit follows a systematic methodology that begins with a review of documented policies, procedures, and AI-related controls. Auditors assess the design and implementation of the AIMS through interviews with key stakeholders, examination of AI system lifecycle processes, and sampling of operational evidence. The approach is risk-based, focusing on how the organization identifies, manages, and monitors AI risks, including ethical considerations, data governance, transparency, and accountability. It also evaluates continual improvement mechanisms and oversight structures.
What It Identifies:
The audit identifies gaps in compliance with ISO 42001 requirements,
weaknesses in AI governance and risk management practices, and inconsistencies between documented processes and actual implementation. It highlights areas of potential ethical, legal, or operational risk, such as bias, lack of transparency, inadequate controls, or insufficient monitoring. Additionally, it provides actionable insights to strengthen AI system reliability, enhance trust, and support ongoing compliance and certification readiness.
SOC 1 and SOC 2 Audit – Systems and Organization Controls
An independent assessment of an organization’s internal controls, designed to evaluate the effectiveness of processes that impact financial reporting (SOC 1) and the security and operational integrity of systems (SOC 2).
Structure and Approach:
The audit follows a structured methodology based on AICPA standards. For SOC 1, the focus is on controls relevant to financial reporting, assessing processes such
as transaction processing, data handling, and financial system integrity. For SOC 2, the audit is based on the Trust Services Criteria—security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
Auditors begin with a review of system descriptions, control objectives, and control design. This is followed by interviews with key personnel, walkthroughs of processes, and detailed testing of controls. Depending on the report type (Type I or Type II), the audit may evaluate controls at a point in time or over a defined period. Evidence is collected through sampling, observation, and inspection to validate that controls are properly designed and operating effectively.
What It Identifies:
The audit identifies gaps in control design and effectiveness, as well as inconsistencies between documented controls and actual practices. In SOC 1, it highlights risks that could impact the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting. In SOC 2, it identifies weaknesses related to system security, data protection, availability, and operational resilience.
Additionally, the audit provides insights into control deficiencies, potential vulnerabilities, and areas for improvement, helping organizations strengthen internal controls, enhance trust with stakeholders, and demonstrate compliance with industry standards.
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