Cyber Security and Digital Forensics: Data Protection and Anti-Espionage
External hackers, disloyal employees or system vulnerabilities? We will secure your infrastructure and track attacks to identify the culprits and recover your data
Today, theft no longer occurs by breaking into the safe, but by breaching the company server. The rapid spread of connected devices (IoT, Tablets, Smartphones) and remote work have multiplied vulnerable access points, making companies easy targets for Cyber Crime and Industrial Espionage.
A cyber attack not only causes operational downtime, but can also lead to the theft of industrial secrets, patents, and client databases, often resulting in the failure of the business. Arcadia Company does not just provide IT maintenance. We act as a Digital Intelligence Department: we identify vulnerabilities before they are exploited (Vulnerability Assessment) and, in the event of an attack, we trace the culprits by collecting valid evidence for court (Digital Forensics).
Prevention: Testing the defences
To know if your company is secure, you must try to attack it. Our experts use international protocols (OSSTMM, OWASP) to simulate real intrusions:
- Vulnerability Assessment (VA): An automated and manual scan to map all open ports, outdated software and misconfigurations that a hacker could exploit. It's like checking if all the windows in your house are closed.
- Penetration Test (Pen Test): A step further. Our 'Ethical Hackers' actively try to breach the system, exploiting any vulnerabilities found to see how far they can go (e.g. becoming system administrators). It's the ultimate test for your security.
Response: Digital Forensics and Incident Response
If the attack has already occurred or you suspect an internal data breach, we intervene with Digital Forensics. We analyse logsservers and devices to answer three questions:
- Who was it? (An external hacker or a disloyal employee?).
- What did they take? (Personal data, projects, bank details).
- How do we stop them? System cleanup and legal support for reporting.
Case Studies
Industrial Espionage Prevention: Neutralising a Silent Malware
Sector: High-Precision Mechanical Manufacturing | Location: Milan (Sesto San Giovanni)
The Problem:
A leading aerospace component manufacturer contacted Arcadia Company after detecting anomalies in the transfer of confidential files during the night. The suspicion was of an internal data breach orchestrated by an employee disloyal employee or unauthorised access from outside.
Our Strategy (Digital Intelligence):
- Digital Forensics Analysis: We have performed aforensic acquisition the server logs to identify the origin of suspicious connections without altering the digital evidence.
- Penetration Test (Pen Test): Our experts simulated an attack to map the critical vulnerabilities of the company's perimeter, discovering an unprotected access point on an IoT device in the workshop.
- Active Monitoring: Using Cyber Threat Intelligence techniques, we have tracked the data flow to an external foreign server.
The Results:
- Threat Identification: A silent Trojan has been isolated that has been exfiltrating technical patents for over three months.
- Legal Action: Thanks to the collection of certified digital evidence (forensic copy), the company was able to proceed legally with a complaint supported by technical expertise.
- Cleaning and Securing: We have implemented a new security architecture that has reduced the attack surface by 90%, while simultaneously training staff on phishing prevention.
The Cybersecurity Cycle
From diagnosis to cure: here's how we protect your digital assets.
Audit and Risk Analysis
We assess the current infrastructure, security policies and connected devices (including employees' personal devices working remotely) to identify the attack perimeter.
Ethical Hacking (Pen Test)
We simulate a controlled attack. Our specialists attempt to penetrate the corporate network from the outside and the inside, highlighting the real vulnerabilities that no antivirus can detect.
Remediation (Securing)
Based on the tests, we provide a priority intervention plan to close vulnerabilities, update systems and train staff against Phishing and Social Engineering.
Monitoring and Forensics
In case of a breach, we isolate the threat and acquire the necessary digital evidence (forensic copy) to identify the perpetrator and proceed legally.
Questions on Cyber Security and Hackers
Clarifications on risks, costs and differences with standard IT support.
What is the difference between you and my IT technician?
The IT technician ensures that 'everything works'. We ensure that 'no one gets in'. Moreover, in the event of an attack, we have the forensic skills to collect legal evidence, which a regular technician cannot do without risking contaminating the digital crime scene.
Is the Penetration Test dangerous for data?
No. It's a simulated and controlled attack. It is agreed upon in terms of timing and method to avoid disrupting business operations and damaging data, but only to highlight the risks.
Can you find out if an employee has copied data?
Yes. Through Digital Forensics, we can analyse access logs, connected USB devices, and file transfers to determine if (and when) an employee has stolen confidential information.
We are a small company, are we really at risk?
Yes. Small and medium-sized enterprises are the preferred target of criminals (Ransomware) because they have weaker defences than multinationals. An attack that blocks data and demands a ransom can lead to the closure of the business.
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