1What is a Compromise Assessment?
A Compromise Assessment is a comprehensive security review of your IT infrastructure to determine whether your systems have been compromised or if there are signs of security breaches.
2When should a Compromise Assessment be conducted?
A Compromise Assessment is appropriate whenever there is suspicion of a successful attack, or as a preventative measure to identify hidden threats and vulnerabilities in IT security.
3How does a preventative analysis work?
A preventative assessment is suitable, for example, for particularly critical assets such as domain controllers, central servers, or other crown jewels of your company.
4Which tools are used during a Compromise Assessment?
Common tools for a Compromise Assessment include THOR, Crowdstrike Falcon, Velociraptor, Splunk, and YARA, which are used to detect potential malware or other attacks.
5How long does a Compromise Assessment take?
The duration of a Compromise Assessment depends on the size and complexity of the IT infrastructure. Individual systems can often be assessed very quickly, provided the necessary expertise is available. CyStrat Services has both an extensive toolset and the required expertise to efficiently analyze even complex IT environments and quickly identify threats. This ensures that your company can respond swiftly and in a targeted manner to potential security incidents.
6What happens if a threat is discovered during the Compromise Assessment?
If a threat is discovered during the Compromise Assessment, our experts will immediately initiate containment measures to prevent further damage and assess the extent of the compromise. At the start of the assessment, detailed communication and escalation plans are developed to ensure that all relevant parties are informed and that the response proceeds smoothly. These plans enable us to react quickly and efficiently to incidents, minimize damage, and restore the secure operation of your company.
7What is the difference between a Compromise Assessment and a Penetration Test?
A Compromise Assessment checks whether a security incident has already occurred, whereas a penetration test is used to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited before an attack takes place.
8How often should a Compromise Assessment be conducted?
It is recommended to conduct a Compromise Assessment regularly, especially after significant changes to the IT infrastructure, after major security incidents, or as part of continuous security management.
9What information does CyStrat require for a Compromise Assessment?
For a comprehensive assessment, ideally we need information on the network topology, an overview of critical systems, logs, and any existing security measures. Access to additional relevant logs (e.g. SIEM) enables us to better evaluate detected threats during the Compromise Assessment.
10Who conducts the Compromise Assessment, and how is confidentiality maintained?
An assessment is conducted by experienced security experts who are familiar with data protection regulations and requirements. All collected data is treated confidentially and used solely for the assessment.
11What reports are provided after a Compromise Assessment?
After the completion of the assessment, a detailed report is provided that includes all findings and detected compromises, and it summarizes recommended actions.
12How do Managed Compromise Assessments differ from one-time assessments?
Managed Compromise Assessments are regular, continuous evaluations that provide a better long-term overview of threats, whereas a one-time assessment only captures the current status.