The Project Group Launches a Specialized Offering For Direct and Partner Initiated Information Security Consulting Engagements
The Project Group Inc,(TPGI) a project and process optimization management consulting firm, announces the formation of its Information Security consulting group to augment its technical staffing and outsourcing practices. Clients and partners are now presented with a more complete engagement model aligned with current, relevant needs.
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) June. 20, 2005 -- The Project Group Inc,(TPGI) a project and process optimization management consulting firm, announces the formation of its Information Security consulting group to augment its technical staffing and outsourcing practices. Clients and partners are now presented with a more complete engagement model aligned with current, relevant needs.
The Project Group's CEO Robert Neumeister, a 25-year information security veteran comments, "Information security is not a new adventure for TPGI. We decided to reallocate a significant amount of resources to address this specialized market potential in 2005 and beyond. This action will have a positive impact on the complete engagement process and it will help us to maximize our top tier channel opportunities."
One of the mission critical corporate finance and medical industry priorities is to establish and rollout a comprehensive information security management program that meets or exceeds mandated rules and guidelines, like HIPAA, ISO-17799, BS-7799, Sarbanes-Oxley, and Gramm-Leach Bliley.
Going beyond network perimeter protection, information security has a strong internal focus on what many CEO's consider their #1 asset--information.
Why is "Information Security" a challenge for so many?
"There are countless reasons depending on the organization's culture and technology infrastructure but here is one repeated theme that we have encountered," says Neumeister.
Profile:
500 employees in a multi-site service organization with a tight IT budget. Pain: Some confidential data has been leaked (with possible legal ramifications) and the finger pointing has begun. High-level discovery: Many of these organizations have disparate programs and databases that are "owned" by various departments who access and manage their data. Often these transactions are executed in a "loose" security environment with an alarming number of user accounts with "high change capable" rights enabled. The business unit data owners are ill prepared to manage the data yet they guard this privilege intensely.
The IT department is undermanned and sometimes overwhelmed, yet they are held accountable for all breaches in security. Attempts to facilitate a corporate wide information security program are often futile because IT managers typically start out with technical implementations rather than foundation policies. "C" level executives can be under informed about the storm on the horizon because security requirements are not well communicated between business unit data owners and IT security. The issue is not about competence. In fact, IT management teams are typically engaged and knowledgeable about the security technology. This is more about the reality of limited resources, understanding the reason for implementing a particular security technology and defining the communication path for ongoing protection. It is also about the appropriate assignment of responsibility and accountability
The potential result--critical data is at risk for:
Unauthorized disclosure--confidentiality
Corruption, Deletion, or Malicious actions--Integrity
Ad-hoc response to disaster scenarios--Availability
Solution: A Project Group security consultant can identify and communicate risk factors and re-institute a communication and accountability path that defines a credible information security program. Based on foundation policies and documented requirements, this program can be endorsed from the C level down and neutralize the political pressures that may have diluted previous attempts to implement enterprise security. If needed, scalable security architecture of hardware and software safeguards can be included in our consultative process to help define a complete roadmap for an information "secure" environment.
The Project Group is prepared to assist.
Potential Clients:
To receive additional information on our complete menu of consulting services and how they might integrate with your specific needs, please feel free to contact Mr. Neumeister by going to our Website and clicking on the "Free Consultation" link. All information is confidential.
Potential Channel Partners:
You can increase your customer loyalty and confidence by providing value added services beyond your niche expertise. Don't let potential revenue and your account influence go elsewhere. We encourage you to contact Bruce Hahn by clicking on the E-mail link on this page. Either one of these gentlemen or a TPGI staff professional will respond ASAP.
About The Project Group:
The Project Group is a full service professional services firm dedicated to solving complex delivery challenges through targeted service delivery. Utilizing people, process and technology in a scaleable, full-service delivery model; clients receive value through measured service delivery and process efficiency. Founded in 1998, The Project Group provides service nationally to a diverse industry population including banking and finance, healthcare, and transportation specializing in Call Centers, Project Management, Information Security & Risk Management, Data Architecture and Systems Management.
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Bruce Hahn
678-386-2234
bruce.hahn@tpgi.net
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