At cyber security branch, we are committed to building a secure and resilient digital environment through innovative, in-house cybersecurity initiatives. Our ongoing projects protect our operations, data, and stakeholders from evolving threats, ensuring trust and reliability in everything we do. Discover how we’re fortifying our organization with cutting-edge cybersecurity practices.

Our Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) initiative is central to our cybersecurity strategy. By collecting and analyzing data across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid systems, it provides complete visibility into potential threats. This enables us to detect, respond to, and mitigate risks quickly, ensuring the security of our operations.

Key Features

  • Vulnerability Detection: Identifies weaknesses in our systems and applications using a global database of known threats, such as Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE), through proactive scanning.
  • Configuration Assessment: Continuously evaluates system configurations to detect and correct insecure settings, reducing exposure to risks.
  • Compliance Management: Streamlines adherence to regulatory standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS with automated reporting and audit-ready documentation.
  • Real-Time Threat Detection: Leverages AI and user behavior analytics to identify anomalies, insider threats, and advanced persistent threats (APTs) in near real-time.
  • Threat Hunting: Enables our security team to proactively search for hidden risks by querying and analyzing data across multiple sources.
  • Incident Response and Automation: Automates responses like isolating compromised devices or blocking malicious IPs, minimizing response times and impact.

Impact

  • This initiative ensures our organization remains resilient, compliant, and prepared for emerging threats, protecting our critical assets and operations.

We prioritize secure software development by implementing robust static code analysis across our in-house applications. This process examines source code without execution, identifying vulnerabilities and errors early in the development lifecycle to ensure our software is secure and reliable.

What We Do

  • Vulnerability Identification: Detects issues like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and insecure data handling in our codebases.
  • Code Quality Assurance: Enforces coding standards to reduce bugs and enhance maintainability.
  • Compliance Alignment: Ensures our software meets industry standards like OWASP Top Ten and regulatory requirements.
  • Automated Analysis: Utilizes advanced tools to scan code efficiently, providing actionable insights for our developers.
  • DevSecOps Integration: Embeds security checks into our CI/CD pipelines, ensuring continuous protection without slowing development.

Impact

  • By embedding static code analysis into our development process, we deliver secure, high-quality software that supports our operations and protects our stakeholders.

Our Cybersecurity Awareness Program equips our employees with the knowledge to recognize and prevent cyber threats, making them the first line of defense. Through engaging training and simulations, we foster a culture of security across our organization.

Program Highlights

  • Interactive Training Modules: Educates staff on phishing, social engineering, password security, and safe internet practices in an accessible format.
  • Simulated Attack Scenarios: Tests employee responses with realistic phishing and malware simulations, improving preparedness.
  • Continuous Learning: Provides regular updates on new threats and best practices to keep our team informed.
  • Metrics and Reporting: Tracks progress to measure improvements in awareness and behavior.
  • Tailored Content: Customizes training to our organization’s specific needs and risks.

Impact

  • This program strengthens our human firewall, reducing the risk of breaches caused by human error and enhancing our overall security posture.

We secure our servers, endpoints, and network devices through strong hardening measures. Using industry best practices, we reduce vulnerabilities and keep our infrastructure resilient against cyber threats.

Our Approach

  • System Configuration: Applies secure settings to operating systems, applications, and devices, aligned with standards like CIS Benchmarks.
  • Patch Management: Keeps software and firmware up to date to address known vulnerabilities.
  • Access Controls: Enforces strong authentication, role-based access, and least privilege principles.
  • Endpoint Protection: Deploys advanced antivirus, anti-malware, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
  • Network Security: Configures firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and secure protocols to protect data flow.

Impact

  • Our hardening efforts reduce attack surfaces, ensuring our computing environment supports secure and reliable operations.

We are exploring Zero Trust Architecture to secure our organization in an era of sophisticated threats. By adopting a “never trust, always verify” approach, we ensure that every user, device, and request is authenticated and authorized before accessing our systems.

Core Components

  • Identity Verification: Implements multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users and devices.
  • Least Privilege Access: Grants minimal access rights, dynamically adjusted based on context and behavior.
  • Continuous Monitoring: Analyzes user and device activity in real-time to detect anomalies.
  • Micro-Segmentation: Isolates network segments to prevent lateral movement by attackers.
  • Encryption and Data Protection: Secures data in transit and at rest to maintain confidentiality and integrity.

Impact

  • Zero Trust implementation creates a robust, adaptive security framework, protecting our operations across hybrid and cloud environments.

Our malware analysis and forensics efforts enable us to understand and respond to cyber threats effectively. By dissecting malicious code and reconstructing incident timelines, we strengthen our defenses and prevent future attacks.

What We Do

  • Malware Analysis: Reverse-engineers malicious code to understand its behavior, payloads, and propagation methods.
  • Incident Forensics: Reconstructs attack timelines to identify affected systems, data accessed, and entry points.
  • Threat Intelligence Integration: Correlates findings with global threat feeds to identify known and emerging threats.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Pinpoints vulnerabilities and misconfigurations to prevent recurrence.
  • Compliance Support: Produces detailed reports to meet regulatory and internal audit requirements.

Impact

  • Our forensic capabilities enable rapid incident response, minimizing damage and enhancing our resilience against future threats.

Our Commitment to Cybersecurity

At NCP, our in-house cybersecurity initiatives reflect our dedication to protecting our operations, data, and stakeholders. By leveraging advanced technologies and best practices, we ensure a secure and resilient digital environment that supports our mission.