Because “What can’t be measured, can’t be improved”, cybersecurity requires constant assessment to keep up with new challenges. With data moving to the cloud, increased mobility, and a surge in IoT devices, cyberattacks have become one of the biggest threats to modern organizations, impacting assets, operations, employees, clients, and supply chains.

A recent Forbes analysis highlights the urgency: between 2021 and 2023, data breaches rose by 72%, with the average incident costing over $4 million. Forbes further estimates that by 2025, the total cost of cybercrime will reach $10.5 trillion annually, incentivizing cybercriminals to exploit any vulnerability in IT systems.

To empower organizations in Romania to assess and enhance their protection levels accurately, Datanet Systems offers a comprehensive security strategy assessment and actionable improvement plan. This service is a critical step toward NIS2 directive readiness, alignment with standards like NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, and C2M2, proactive security strengthening, and establishing post-incident response actions, including cyber-insurance solutions.

Datanet Systems’ security strategy assessments draw on the proven expertise and methodology of the Soitron group. Upon necessity, Soitron experts can contribute to specific project elements based on the scope and complexity. Soitron’s methodology, validated over years across diverse regional markets and industry sectors, has enabled clients to enhance their security posture effectively and sustainably.

 

Understanding Security Strategy Assessment?

 

Datanet Systems delivers a holistic cybersecurity strategy assessment service that addresses all critical areas, including organizational structure, processes, system architecture, and technology — aligned with ISO 27000 standards. This in-depth assessment is enhanced with data from penetration tests (PEN Tests), system health checks, vulnerability scans, and prior security audits. By consolidating and analyzing existing insights, Datanet provides a clear, comprehensive, and context-rich view of cybersecurity risks.

Unlike a standard security audit, which typically identifies issues and provides high-level recommendations based on specific standards, Datanet’s approach offers deeper value. Our experts don’t just identify security gaps; they deliver detailed, actionable recommendations for addressing them, complete with a structured three-year roadmap to strengthen the organization’s security posture. This roadmap includes strategic recommendations on cybersecurity investments and total cost of ownership (TCO) insights, enabling clients to make informed decisions that drive long-term resilience and protection.

 

„For each recommendation, we document the current state, provide a clear proposal, and explain the strategic reasoning behind it. We also offer detailed insights into product options, along with a comprehensive three-year total cost of ownership (TCO), covering hardware, software, licenses, and services such as installation, configuration, migration, and training. All costs are transparently itemized into CapEx and OpEx. Finally, we deliver a prioritized action plan tailored to the client’s ongoing projects, ensuring a structured path to enhanced security”, stated Bogdan Ghiță, Deputy Presales Director at Datanet Systems.

 

Process Steps and Deliverables

 

Datanet Systems’ security strategy assessment begins with targeted workshops, engaging organizational leaders and technical experts to assess current security risks. These sessions, conducted over roughly two weeks, align with international cybersecurity standards and leverage Datanet Systems’ deep expertise. The complete assessment process, spanning up to two months, includes these key phases::

1. Risk Assessment – This phase identifies threats and vulnerabilities across nine critical cybersecurity domains: Network Architecture Security, Information Systems Security, Business Continuity, Risk and Asset Management, Identity and Access Management, Secure Development, Secure Operations, Endpoint Security, and Incident Response.
2. Risk Visualization – For each security domain, Datanet Systems provides a detailed overview of identified risks and targeted recommendations for mitigation, accompanied by a comprehensive three-year total cost of ownership (TCO) estimate. Through Datanet’s platform, risks are visualized and prioritized by severity and remediation cost, enabling quick identification of high-impact, low-cost “Quick Wins.”
3. Security Maturity Analysis – This phase involves assessing and benchmarking the organization’s security maturity using the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI). Datanet Systems maps both the current and target maturity levels, rated from Level 1 (Initial) to Level 5 (Optimized), providing a clear pathway for progress.
4. Action Plan Development – Following the maturity assessment, Datanet Systems’ experts design a structured, three-year action plan tailored to the client’s objectives. This roadmap serves as a practical, step-by-step guide to implementing robust security measures, ensuring sustained, manageable, and measurable improvements in the organization’s cybersecurity posture.

„Our recommendations are meticulously tailored to align with the client’s operations and current circumstances, encompassing both the rationale for each suggestion and a range of tools and solutions from various vendors. Importantly, we do not limit ourselves to products within Datanet’s portfolio; our goal is to remain vendor-agnostic and objective in our assessments. Furthermore, we provide a comprehensive breakdown of all costs associated with achieving the proposed objectives”, added Bogdan Ghiță, Deputy Presales Director at Datanet Systems.

5. RFI Requirements (Request for Information). Datanet Systems mitigates the risks associated with selecting and implementing security solutions by providing comprehensive support in drafting RFI requirements for the proposed security solutions and technologies. This approach ensures that clients understand their technical needs and can more effectively evaluate vendor offerings based on criteria such as performance, compatibility with the existing organizational infrastructure, and cost.

 

Industries Served

 

These services are designed to benefit virtually any sector, as organizations of all sizes and industries face cybersecurity risks. Datanet Systems primarily serves service providers and institutions in the banking sector; however, the security strategy assessment is equally valuable in fields such as telecommunications, energy, healthcare, education, industrial manufacturing, transportation, and retail.

The action plan recommendations provided by Datanet Systems are precisely tailored to each client’s unique needs and are closely aligned with their specific industry. This ensures that the proposed maturity level and roadmap are both industry-relevant and highly customized, delivering a targeted and impactful approach.

 

Key Differentiators: Why Partner with Datanet Systems

 

Choosing Datanet Systems means leveraging unparalleled technical expertise and a fully integrated service suite that covers all stages of cybersecurity projects, from initial assessment to implementation and ongoing support. Our engineering team brings together over 280 professional certifications, including 187 Cisco Systems accreditations, and holds advanced certifications from our global partners, including Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, F5, VMware, and Juniper. This expertise ensures that our clients receive top-tier solutions aligned with the latest international standards.

With deep experience in sectors such as software development, IT application outsourcing, managed services, and Security Operations Center (SOC) operations since 2017, Datanet Systems is highly proficient in data network infrastructure, data center architecture, customer support platforms, virtualization, and cloud environments. This breadth of expertise enables us to provide strategic, custom-tailored security solutions that are specifically designed to meet the nuanced needs of each client’s industry.

Our expansive cybersecurity portfolio includes leading-edge solutions across Advanced Threat Protection, Network and Data Center Security, Secure Mobility, Endpoint Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Access and Policy Management, Network Segmentation, Identity and Privileged Access Management, Security Posture Management, Breach and Attack Simulation, Security Information and Event Management, and Security Orchestration.

These capabilities are further strengthened through partnerships with renowned industry leaders such as Cisco, CrowdStrike, CyberArk, Cymulate, F5 Networks, Fortinet, Meraki, and Palo Alto Networks. This network of alliances ensures that Datanet clients benefit from high-quality products and services that are precisely equipped to address today’s complex cybersecurity landscape, delivering consistent, reliable protection.

Contact us at sales@datanets.ro to learn more about how Datanet Systems’ security strategy assessment services can strengthen your organization’s cybersecurity posture. Discover the tailored benefits and strategic insights our solutions bring to support your unique security needs.