GDPR Assessment
A GDPR assessment will confirm you have the relevant security safeguards in place to properly protect personal data against loss or theft – and a fine for breaking the law.
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What is a GDPR Assessment?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) gives EU citizens an unprecedented level of control over their personal information. This places a huge onus on businesses to strengthen their security provisions. Breaching GDPR risks a maximum fine of €20m or 4% of global turnover.
A GDPR Assessment looks at your data security provisions – specifically those you have in place to protect personal data. Wavenet will help you understand your current security posture, and where defences still need to be strengthened.
Why do I need a GDPR Assessment?
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GDPR breaches could bankrupt your business
GDPR fines are variable according to the severity of the breach – but they are potentially huge. So big in fact, that your business could be bankrupted, instantly.
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Data breaches are bad for business
Customers admit they avoid businesses who have experienced data breaches. Protecting your clients’ personal information is actually good for profits.
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You are responsible for reporting breaches
Breaches and data loss incidents are almost inevitable – and you have a duty to report them to the Information Commissioner’s Office. A GDPR assessment will ensure you have the relevant processes in place to meet this obligation.
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GDPR failures highlight other problems
A GDPR Assessment is only concerned with how your business handles personal data. Where vulnerabilities are detected however, there is a very good chance that the same problems exist in other areas of your IT systems – and they will also need to be addressed.
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GDPR isn’t just about digital information
GDPR covers all personal data, no matter what format it is stored in. Paperwork, and the way you secure it, will also need to be addressed.
Our Approach
Software audit
Our consultants will analyse all of the applications and systems in use, paying specific attention to those being used to store or process personal data. We will check that they have been properly patched/updated and the necessary configuration changes have been applied to increase security.
Penetration testing
The best way to assess the status of your security is by carrying out a penetration test. Using the same techniques and tools as a cybercriminal, our team of accredited consultants will attempt to break into the network and ‘steal’ personal data.
Mobile device investigation
Laptops and tablets used in the field often hold sensitive personally identifiable information (PII). If a thief steals one of these mobile devices, will they be able to access that information? Our team will test the vulnerabilities of these systems to assess whether current safeguards are fit for purpose.
GDPR gap analysis
At the end of the GDPR Assessment we will provide you with a plain-English report. As well as detailing our findings, we include an action plan that helps you understand and prioritise the work required to achieve full GDPR compliance.
The Industry Average
Other approaches we've witnessed have included convoluted steps and commonly ends with incorrect information being handed to the consultant assigned to the engagement.
The Wavenet Way
Our approach to security involves a qualified security consultant through the entire process to ensure quality, accuracy and consistency.
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