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Cybersecurity

Example: how a cybersecurity consultancy could run on MSMEPulse

An illustrative example for cybersecurity & it audit: how a cybersecurity consultancy could set up MSMEPulse, run a typical month, and what changes.

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The firm

Six security analysts deliver VAPT engagements, IT audits and ISO 27001 implementations.

What made the work hard

  • Testing sometimes started before written authorisation arrived.
  • Re-tests weren't scoped and dragged on.
  • Access details were shared over email.
Diagram: from an enquiry to a proposal, a project, timesheets, an invoice and payment, for cybersecurity consultancies.
How work moves through MSMEPulse, from the first enquiry to payment.

How they set up MSMEPulse

  • Chose Cybersecurity & IT Audit at signup, with security assessment (VAPT), ISO 27001 and managed IT templates.
  • Made written authorisation a compulsory checklist item before testing.
  • Included one re-test in every proposal, with a fix window.

The templates for Cybersecurity & IT Audit in MSMEPulse: Managed IT services (monthly), Security assessment (VAPT), ISO 27001 implementation.

A typical month

Each assessment starts with scope and authorisation on the checklist; testing can't start until they're in. Critical findings are reported straight away. After the report, the client has an agreed window to fix, then the re-test and closure report. Access details come through the portal, not email.

What changes

  • No testing without authorisation on record.
  • Re-tests are scoped and time-boxed.
  • Sensitive access details stay out of email.

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