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End Point Security

Strengthening organizations against cyber threats with
advanced endpoint security measures.

Compromise Assessment

Comprehensive compromise assessments for proactive
detection and mitigation of security breaches.

Identity And Access Management

Enabling secure user access and data protection through
Identity and Access Management consulting.

Secure Infrastructure Deployment

Empowering organizations with secure infrastructure
design and deployment for robust data integrity.

Ransomware Readiness

Assessing and fortifying ransomware readiness to
minimize threats and enhance recovery strategies.

Purple Team Assessment

Fostering collaborative cybersecurity excellence
through defensive strategies and vulnerability identification.

Enterprise Incident Response

Minimizing damage and ensuring swift recovery with
strategic incident response consulting for enterprises.

Disaster Recovery as a service

Ensuring uninterrupted operations through proactive
disaster recovery consulting for businesses.

Data Migration

Seamless and secure data migration consulting for
efficient transitions with minimal disruption.

Data Recovery

Expert data recovery consulting for swift retrieval of
valuable information and minimal business disruption.

SOC Maturity Assessment

Enhancing cybersecurity readiness through comprehensive
SOC assessment consulting.

Digital Forensics Investigation

We specialize in uncovering, preserving, and securing digital evidence for aiding in cybercrime resolution.

Fintech

Insurance

Law Firms

Manufacturing

SaaS Providers

Retail

Energy

Finance

Oil & Gas

Accounting

Telecom

Banking

Aviation

Healthcare

Automotive

IT Risk Management

Thorough IT Risk Management Assessment
for Nurturing Business Resilience

CCSS Compliance Audit

Assure regulatory alignment, fostering
market legitimacy and investor trust

ISO 22301 Compliance Audit

Advancing the Contemporary Business
Continuity Management process

ISO 27001 Compliance Auditing

Nurturing Maturity Across People,
Processes, and Technology

Cloud Adoption Framework

IT offers a structured plan for organizations to efficiently manage their cloud migration and usage strategies.

GDPR Compliance Audit

Ensures data privacy compliance, mitigates
risks, and enhance customer trust

PCI DSS Compliance Audit

Strengthen payment security, safeguarding
sensitive data & fosters customer confidence

HIPPA Compliance Consulting

Protect the security of healthcare information,
legal compliance, and fosters patient trust.

HITRUST Compliance Consulting

Improve healthcare cybersecurity, streamlines
risk management & boosts credibility

Virtual Data Protection Officer

Remote professional who provides expertise in data protection and compliance.

FINRA Compliance

Reinforces the integrity of financial services,
compliance & nurtures trust among investors.

Fair Risk Assessment

Quantify decision-making with FAIR framework
to assess and manage information risks.

CCPA Compliance Audit

Ensure transparent data handling, respects
consumer rights, and fortify data-driven trust

SOC2 Compliance Audit & Report

Validates operational quality, builds customer
trust & demonstrates dedication to data security

ISO 27701 Compliance Audit

Assesses an organization's adherence to the privacy information management standard.

Crisis Management Planning

Managed IT Security Services

Cyber Due Diligence

Virtual CISO Advisory

Data Center Security

SME Cyber Security

Managed Detection And Response

Managed SIEM Solutions

Industries WeServe

Secure Source Code Review

We identify source code vulnerabilities, ensuring strong defense against critical attacks.

Spear Phishing Simulations

We check the awareness of the people
towards enterprise cyber security policies

Infrastructure Pentesting

Maturing organizational resilience by evaluating the security posture of IT infrastructure.

Mobile Application Pentesting

Strengthens mobile app security by addressing vulnerabilities and ensuring robust protection .

DevSecOps Solutions

Strengthening software development through security-focused testing in DevSecOps.

IOT Security Assessment

Strengthens IoT systems by vulnerability analysis & ensuring defense with hardcore pentesting

Red Team Operations Services

Simulating real-world APT attacks to evaluate an organization's security readiness .

Cloud Pentesting And Security

Ensuring the robustness of cloud infrastructure by pentesting and defending the cloud .

Web Application Pentesting

Detecting issues across various programming languages, frontend & backend environments

Blockchain Penetration Testing

Evaluating blockchain security via vulnerability testing to prevent potential breaches.

Web API Pentesting

Validate API design ,configuration and implementation according to security policies.

ICS SCADA Pentesting

We safeguards industrial control systems by identifying and fixing vulnerabilities 

Security Configuration Review

In-depth inspection of enterprise devices or applications to identify configuration weaknesses .

Thick client Security Assessment

Conducting security assessment of local and server-side processing and communication protocols

Web3 Penetration Testing

Securing Web3 by probing and addressing vulnerabilities in decentralized apps and protocols.
corporate services

Virtual Data Protection Officer

Intelligence Driven Cyber Security Operations

Virtual Data Protection Officer (vDPO)

CertCube Labs ensures compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) standards, and we understand the criteria set by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for appointing a Data Protection Officer (DPO). Regardless of your company’s size, industry, or data type, it’s advisable for all organizations to have a dedicated Data Protection champion responsible for overseeing sensitive data control and processing.

For those lacking in-house qualified personnel, CertCube Labs offers a Virtual DPO service. Our experienced team can fulfill this role on a part-time basis, acting as your organization’s GDPR representative. Our Virtual DPOs provide guidance, staff training on regulatory requirements, and conduct data protection assessments to ensure that your processes and policies effectively safeguard sensitive information. They serve as the primary point of contact for supervisory authorities like the ICO and handle communication regarding any data breaches.

The key role of a Data Protection Officer is to ensure that an organization processes personal data in compliance with applicable data protection rules. The appointment of a DPO should be based on their personal and professional qualities, with an emphasis on their expertise in data protection and a deep understanding of the organization’s operations.

Independence is crucial for a DPO’s effectiveness. To ensure independence:

  • The DPO should not receive instructions regarding their duties.
  • There should be no conflicts of interest with their other responsibilities.
  • The DPO should not report to a direct superior but rather to top management.
  • They should have the autonomy to manage their own budget.

Support from the organization is essential, including providing staff and resources for the DPO to carry out their duties. DPOs may have assistants, deputies, or data protection coordinators to aid them. They should also have the authority to investigate and access personal data and processing operations.

Many businesses, especially those dealing with substantial data volumes, are mandated by global and local regulations to appoint a DPO. Even if not legally required, certain regulations may necessitate compliance with data protection obligations.

CertCube Labs offers a Virtual DPO service that can help you implement and monitor data protection strategy, guide your employees in compliance, act as a liaison with regulatory authorities, and provide valuable reports and insights to your senior management team and board.

What are the duties of a Virtual Data Protection Officer (vDPO)?

 

CertCube Labs’ Virtual Data Protection Officer (vDPO) seamlessly integrates into your team, offering a wide range of essential services:

  • Expert Guidance: Providing expert practical advice, guidance, support, and management in the realm of data protection.
  • Legal Compliance: Keeping you informed about your existing legal obligations, potential risks, and the latest regulatory developments.
  • Subject Rights Management: Assisting you in confidently addressing subject rights requests while ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
  • Continuous GDPR Compliance Monitoring: Vigilantly monitoring your organization’s compliance with GDPR and related regulations.
  • Data Breach Assistance: Offering guidance on managing data breaches and strategies to prevent future incidents, enhancing your data security posture.
  • ICO Collaboration: Acting as a point of contact and collaborating with regulatory authorities like the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) on your behalf, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Furthermore, in the case of EU institutions and bodies, the DPO plays a crucial role:

  • Data Protection Advocacy: Raising awareness among controllers and data subjects about their data protection rights, obligations, and responsibilities.
  • Regulatory Interpretation: Providing advice and recommendations to the institution regarding the interpretation and application of data protection rules.
  • Processing Operations Oversight: Maintaining a register of processing operations and notifying the relevant authority about those presenting specific risks (prior checks).
  • Data Protection Compliance: Ensuring data protection compliance within the institution and promoting accountability.
  • Query Handling: Addressing queries or complaints upon request from the institution, controllers, individuals, or proactively as needed.
  • EDPS Cooperation: Collaborating with the relevant data protection authority, such as the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), in responding to investigations, complaint handling, inspections, and other matters.
  • Compliance Oversight: Alerting the institution to any instances of non-compliance with applicable data protection rules.

CertCube Labs’ vDPO service offers comprehensive support, tailored to your organization’s unique needs, and ensures compliance with data protection regulations.

Risk Advisory

Virtual Data Protection Officer
CCSS Compliance Audit
ISO 27701 Compliance Audit
IT Risk Management
ISO 27001 Compliance Auditing
GDPR Compliance Audit
PCI DSS Compliance Audit
HIPPA Compliance Consulting
HITRUST Compliance Consulting
FINRA Compliance
CCPA Compliance Audit
SOC2 Compliance Audit & Report
Fair Risk Assessment

gLOBAL SECURITY ASSESSMENTS FRAMEWORKS & sTANDARDS WE FOLLOW

Step 1Q

Plan

Establish a continuity plan, and create an oversight committee. Develop, policies and procedures to establish the plan.

Step 2Q

DO

Perform business impact analysis . Develop a recovery and communication plan.

Step 3Q

Check

Perform Internal Audits and schedule management reviews.

Step 4Q

ACT

Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement measures as needed

Why Opt for Certcube Labs vDPO
Established Leadership
Swift Deployment
Lowered Overhead Costs
Flexible
Unbiased and Independent
Worldwide Perspectives

Our Virtual Data Protection Officers (vDPOs) are highly qualified data protection experts with decades of experience. They offer valuable guidance to businesses, spanning from strategic planning to flawless execution.

Our Virtual Data Protection Officers (vDPOs) can be deployed within a matter of days. This rapid deployment is crucial, particularly when your organization requires skilled resources urgently or when key positions are vacant. These seasoned professionals are in high demand.

vDPOs are available on-demand, eliminating the need for hiring full-time staff members and the associated overhead costs. This offering is especially valuable for businesses lacking the resources to train personnel for this specialized role.

You can engage vDPOs on a retainer basis for predefined hours, hire them for specific projects, or allocate them for technical support hours. This flexibility allows C-suite executives to reclaim precious time, enabling them to concentrate on other critical aspects of the business.

Appointing an internal team member from HR, Legal, or IT as a Data Protection Officer is generally discouraged. An external virtual DPO ensures independent and unbiased advice, free from any potential conflicts of interest.
Data protection is a intricate and ever-changing subject that crosses various regions. Our vDPO can offer advice to clients across multiple jurisdictions, delivering in-depth insights into the global data protection terrain.

Key Challenges

Our Assistance in Addressing Your DPO Challenges
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Design & Manage Data Privacy

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Our Virtual DPOs: Crafting and Overseeing Data Privacy and Security Policies, Alongside Maintaining Thorough Records of Data Processing Activities and Compliance.

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Legal & Compliance Management

5

Develop and Uphold Legal Agreements with Data Controllers and Processors, and Perform Periodic Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIA).

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Spearhead Incident Response & Planning

5

Establish and Sustain an Incident Response Plan for Data Breaches or Leaks, and Act as a Central Contact Point for Escalations and Breach Incidents.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Certcube Labs' Virtual Data Protection Officer service leverage advanced AI and machine learning technologies to proactively identify and mitigate data privacy risks, including data breaches and compliance violations, in real-time across complex data ecosystems?
Certcube Labs employs advanced AI and machine learning algorithms to continuously monitor data ecosystems, detect anomalies, and proactively respond to data privacy risks, ensuring real-time compliance and data breach prevention.

Can you explain how Certcube Labs assists organizations in conducting advanced data protection training and awareness programs, utilizing gamified learning and real-world simulation exercises to ensure a high level of privacy awareness among employees, contractors, and third-party partners?
We provide advanced data protection training and awareness programs that incorporate gamified learning and realistic simulation exercises. Our approach ensures that all stakeholders are well-prepared to handle privacy challenges and adhere to data protection regulations effectively.
Can you provide examples of scenarios where Certcube Labs' advanced vDPO services have helped organizations proactively address complex data privacy challenges, enhance their compliance posture, and demonstrate their commitment to data protection to clients, regulators, and stakeholders?
Certcube Labs’ vDPO services have enabled organizations to proactively address complex data privacy challenges, enhance their compliance posture, and gain trust from clients, regulators, and stakeholders. This has resulted in improved data protection, reduced privacy risks, and enhanced data privacy reputation.
Can you elaborate on Certcube Labs' approach to conducting advanced data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) using automated data discovery and classification techniques, especially in scenarios involving big data and unstructured data repositories, to assess and mitigate privacy risks comprehensively?
We utilize advanced data discovery and classification tools to conduct DPIAs, even in complex big data and unstructured data environments. Our approach includes automated data profiling, risk scoring, and privacy risk mitigation strategies.

How does Certcube Labs assist organizations in implementing advanced data subject rights management solutions, including AI-driven request processing, consent tracking, and data anonymization, to ensure compliance with evolving data privacy regulations, such as GDPR and CCPA?
We work with organizations to implement advanced data subject rights management solutions that incorporate AI-driven request processing, consent management, and anonymization techniques. Our solutions ensure compliance with evolving data privacy regulations and facilitate efficient data privacy operations.
How does Certcube Labs assist organizations in ensuring that their vDPO services remain adaptable to emerging data privacy threats and evolving regulatory requirements, maintaining a proactive approach to data protection and privacy compliance?
We provide ongoing support to organizations by monitoring emerging data privacy threats, regulatory changes, and best practices. We conduct regular assessments and recommend updates to vDPO services to address evolving data privacy risks effectively.