Cybersecurity

Vulnerability scanning is key to ensuring your digital infrastructure is protected against potential threats. By continuously monitoring your systems, we identify weaknesses that hackers could exploit—much like a routine health check for your IT environment, keeping your security in top shape.

To stay ahead of evolving threats, we offer regular updates with daily, weekly, or monthly scans, ensuring your security strategy remains current and effective.

Our customized reports are another vital aspect of our offering. We provide detailed insights tailored to different audiences, from technical teams to executive overviews, making it easier to communicate your organization’s security status and make informed decisions to strengthen your IT security.

Vulnerability scanning isn’t just a preventive measure—it’s a proactive strategy to reduce cyberattack risks and safeguard your business. With our services, you can confidently continue operations, knowing your digital infrastructure is secure and protected.

Penetration testing is like hiring an expert burglar to expose weaknesses in your digital defenses—only to have them reinforce those vulnerabilities for you. With our ethical hacking services, you gain access to security experts who think like attackers but act as your defenders, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.

Using real-world scenarios, we simulate cyberattacks to uncover hidden weaknesses in your IT infrastructure. By conducting authentic tests, we provide a true assessment of your organization’s vulnerabilities, helping you make informed decisions to enhance security.

Our penetration tests don’t just deliver technical jargon. We provide clear, actionable insights and step-by-step recommendations to address identified vulnerabilities, giving you the tools to strengthen your IT security and reduce future risks.

Additionally, our tests help you meet regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with security standards. By working with us, you not only protect your business from cyber threats but also ensure adherence to legal and industry regulations. Our penetration testing services equip you to tackle today’s and tomorrow’s security challenges with confidence.

Our vision is to embed security into corporate culture, which is why we offer tailored and standardized training programs and lectures. Security is as much about people as it is about technology, and our goal is to turn your team into the first line of defense against cyber threats—through engaging and interactive learning experiences, not just boring policies.

Our approach emphasizes interactive learning. By using real-world scenarios, we make training engaging and memorable, ensuring participants not only understand key concepts but can apply them effectively in real situations.

We recognize that every organization has unique needs and that employees have varying skill levels. That’s why we offer customized content to suit your specific requirements, whether your team is tech-savvy or new to cybersecurity.

Our training covers different levels of Cybersecurity Awareness, from strategic and executive perspectives to technical deep-dives. Our goal is to provide all participants with the knowledge they need to understand and manage cyber threats effectively.

Additionally, our training is continuously updated to keep pace with the rapidly evolving threat landscape. With regular updates, we ensure your team is always prepared and informed about the latest threats and best practices. With our training, security isn’t just a task—it becomes an integral part of your organization’s DNA.

As regulations and digitalization become increasingly interconnected, businesses must not only protect their information and IT infrastructure but also ensure full compliance with applicable laws, standards, and frameworks.

We understand the challenges businesses face in navigating complex regulatory environments. As your strategic security partner, we provide expertise and holistic solutions to help you stay compliant.

Our in-depth understanding of various compliance areas makes us the ideal partner to support your business. We help you efficiently manage legal, regulatory, and industry-standard requirements.

By working with us, you can ensure that all necessary compliance measures are in place, with structured processes and controls that align with your business needs. We offer tailored solutions that provide confidence in your adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks.

Whether it’s GDPR, ISO standards, or industry-specific regulations, you can rely on us to guide you through compliance. With our support, you can focus on your business, knowing you have a trusted partner ensuring you meet all necessary legal and regulatory obligations.

We work within areas such as:

• ISO 27001
• NIS/NIS2 (Network and Information Security Directive)
• CER (Critical Energy Infrastructure Directive)
• NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
• DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act)
• Export Control
• Security Protection

Security is an ongoing process, and our Security Assessment and Risk Analysis service is your trusted guide through this complex landscape. We conduct thorough reviews of your current security measures, identify potential risks, and develop a tailored strategy to protect your most valuable assets without disrupting operations.

We take a proactive approach to risk management, identifying and addressing risks before they become threats. This gives you peace of mind and confidence in your security strategy.

Our recommendations are not just technical—they’re business-aligned, ensuring relevance and effectiveness for your industry and company needs. We speak your business language to deliver security strategies that make sense for your organization.

Beyond security, we ensure compliance. Our assessments factor in all relevant laws and standards, helping you avoid penalties and regulatory risks. With our services, you can confidently navigate today’s and tomorrow’s security challenges with competence and resilience.

Background

The client’s board initiated a security analysis to assess IT and information security status and present improvement measures. The CEO was tasked with bringing in external expertise to document and increase awareness of system strengths and weaknesses, as well as operational processes and routines.

Challenges

The company had previously prioritized core operations over security, with customer deliveries being the main focus. Their primary enterprise system was outdated, managed by an external provider who did not develop it further. Other IT functions were handled by a small local IT firm responsible for “everything IT.”

Implementation

Consid conducted a 120-hour assessment of technology, processes, and personnel. Initial workshops set priorities and agreements, followed by interviews and technical analyses over three weeks.

Areas assessed:

• Personnel – Cybersecurity competence, policies, procedures, and training
• Technology – Business system, account management, infrastructure, clients, backups
• Processes – Onboarding, role changes, offboarding, subcontractor management, incident reporting

Results

A final report documented the project and included a prioritized action plan. Quick and cost-effective security improvements were identified, along with longer-term adjustments requiring more effort.

A less technical summary was created for the CEO to present to the board.

Future Opportunities

Several improvements were immediately implemented by the IT provider, while others were added to the company’s roadmap for future system procurement or development.

Background

A mid-sized company with operations in Sweden and neighboring countries commissioned a penetration test of their externally exposed services. The IT manager initiated the project to identify vulnerabilities and propose corrective actions. A Black Box approach was used, where ethical hackers were given minimal information about the company’s infrastructure.

Challenges

Over the years, the company had integrated multiple acquisitions, merging IT environments and systems. Efforts had been made to streamline infrastructure, but the overall IT landscape remained unclear. The organization relied on multiple external IT partners for operations and security.

Implementation

Consid performed a Black Box penetration test, starting with only the company’s name and web addresses. The test followed the Cyber Kill Chain methodology, breaking down attack phases.

• Initial Phase: Information gathering via OSINT (Open Source Intelligence), DNS records, and port scanning to identify potential attack vectors.
• Exploitation Phase: Various vulnerabilities were tested, leading to successful server access via weaknesses in remote access configurations.

Results

A comprehensive report detailed vulnerabilities and remediation steps, including risk assessments and priority rankings. The organization used these insights to strengthen security and improve IT asset management.

Future Opportunities

Identified vulnerabilities were addressed by IT partners, revealing previously unknown, outdated systems still exposed online.

Background

A mid-sized B2B retail company (300-500 employees) experienced a serious security breach. A senior executive’s Microsoft 365 account was compromised, leading to fraudulent emails urging recipients to process payments. Despite Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) being enabled, the attackers bypassed it.

Challenges

Determining how the attackers circumvented MFA was the key concern. The high-ranking user account made the breach particularly dangerous, with risks of financial and operational disruption. The attackers also manipulated Outlook rules to conceal inbound and outbound fraudulent emails.

Implementation

A detailed forensic analysis was conducted to trace the attack’s origin and impact. Consid examined login records and security logs to pinpoint the breach method.

Findings indicated a Business Email Compromise (BEC) through an Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) phishing site, where attackers intercepted authentication processes and manipulated login sessions.

Results

Immediate measures were taken:

• The compromised account was locked and passwords reset.
• Active sessions were terminated.
• A detailed security report provided recommendations for strengthening Microsoft 365 security and email protections.

Future Opportunities

To enhance long-term security, the company was advised to implement:

• Conditional Access policies in Azure
• Strengthened MFA protections against AiTM attacks
• Improved security awareness training for employees
• By following these measures, the company reduced the risk of similar attacks in the future.