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Case Study: Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation

Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation: Cybersecurity Consulting for Critical Infrastructure

01 - Challenge

Needed to strengthen cybersecurity posture for critical nuclear energy infrastructure.

02 - Solution

Alexander Sverdlov served as external security consultant, providing comprehensive cybersecurity consulting.

03 - Result

"Confidential engagement - nature of project cannot be disclosed publicly."

Key Metrics
NuclearIndustry
UAERegion
ConfidentialClassification
Management Financial Group
Case Study: Management Financial Group

Management Financial Group: Enterprise Security Across 6 Countries

01 - Challenge

Large financial institution with 8000+ employees across 6 countries needed IT Security Audit and security leadership.

02 - Solution

IT Security Audit and Virtual CISO services across the entire multi-country organization.

03 - Result

"Long-term client relationship providing enterprise-scale security consulting."

Key Metrics
8,000+Employees
6Countries
Audit + vCISOServices
Pegb Technology FZE
Case Study: Pegb Technology FZE

Pegb Technology: From Assessment to Full Security Program

01 - Challenge

Needed to establish cybersecurity posture for secure code creation, deployment, and infrastructure.

02 - Solution

Information Security Assessment followed by 12-month CISO as a Service engagement, executing the Information Security Program Plan.

03 - Result

"Complete security culture transformation - infrastructure security, security awareness, and secure software development."

Key Metrics
12 MonthsDuration
Audit + vCISOServices
Full ProgramScope

"Pentestas exceeded our expectations in the assessment and report. The whole team enjoyed working with Alexander towards achieving our security goals. We highly recommend their services to anyone who is serious about achieving their cybersecurity goals."

Nedyalka Yolovska

Managing Director, Pegb Technology FZE

Qordata
Case Study: Qordata

Qordata: Ongoing Security Leadership for AI-Driven Compliance

01 - Challenge

Needed full information security program and ongoing security leadership.

02 - Solution

Full IT Security Audit followed by 12-month vCISO engagement, still an active client.

03 - Result

"Comprehensive security posture improvement across End User Security, Cloud Security, with ongoing Security Awareness Training."

Key Metrics
OngoingDuration
Audit + vCISOServices
MultipleDomains

"Under your supervision we are making great progress & the most eye-catching part is that we are developing a secure culture which is helping each and every individual with respect to their personal and professional life."

Syed Haris Ahmed

Manager IT Infrastructure, Qordata

Edge
Case Study: Edge

Edge: Multi-Framework Compliance for Healthcare

01 - Challenge

Needed trusted partners for information security and regulatory compliance.

02 - Solution

IT Security Audit and ongoing vCISO service, aligning security posture with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and HIPAA.

03 - Result

"Meaningful impact on security maturity with clear, actionable strategies tailored to operational environment."

Key Metrics
ISO/SOC 2/HIPAAFrameworks
Audit + vCISOService
OngoingStatus

"Pentestas took a methodical and business-aware approach to identifying vulnerabilities, streamlining our compliance efforts, and aligning our security posture with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and HIPAA. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and strategic insight made a meaningful impact on our organization’s security maturity."

Ahmed Javed

CTO, Edge

GNE Advisory
Case Study: GNE Advisory

GNE Advisory: Long-Term Security Leadership for Nuclear Energy Law

01 - Challenge

Boutique law firm handling sensitive nuclear energy matters needed comprehensive IT security and management.

02 - Solution

Long-term engagement (2+ years) covering security awareness, endpoint hardening, password management, cloud protection, and secure remote access.

03 - Result

"Professional, reliable security leadership - available on urgent basis including outside regular hours."

Key Metrics
2+ YearsDuration
Long-Term ClientType
Full IT SecurityScope

"Alexander is professional, reliable and available. He is clearly an expert in his field. Building trust in cybersecurity and IT-related services is obviously essential and Alexander has constantly demonstrated that my trust is well-placed."

Helen Cook

Principal, GNE Advisory

Half Past Nine
Case Study: Half Past Nine

Half Past Nine: Proving Security to Enterprise Clients

01 - Challenge

Clients demanded proof that the company is secure.

02 - Solution

Protected all cloud services, computers, vital accounts, communication paths, and file storage. Audited processes, overhauled policies, restructured access controls, and set up hardware keys.

03 - Result

"Enterprise clients satisfied with security posture - proof of security provided. Compliant with strict vendor procedures in rapid timeframe."

Key Metrics
Full Cloud + EndpointScope
Client DemandDriver
Proof DeliveredResult

"Alex runs an excellent shop. Not only did they help us get compliant with strict vendor procedures in a rapid timeframe, but they genuinely cared and invested in full security, not just compliance. We look forward to leveraging Alex’s skills and expertise as a long term partner for years to come."

Kenneth Shen

CEO, Half Past Nine

Mannesoft
Case Study: Mannesoft

Mannesoft: NIST 800-53 Compliance and DevSecOps Transformation

01 - Challenge

Needed NIST 800-53 compliance and improved secure software development and DevSecOps practices.

02 - Solution

Full IT Security Audit covering NIST 800-53 v5, Secure Software Development, and DevSecOps assessment.

03 - Result

"Complete transformation of cybersecurity practices, enabling more secure product development."

Key Metrics
NIST 800-53 v5Framework
DevSecOpsFocus
Security Program PlanDeliverable
Rho Nutrition
Case Study: Rho Nutrition

Rho Nutrition: End-to-End Ecommerce and Workforce Security

01 - Challenge

Fast-growing ecommerce brand needed to secure its entire digital footprint - from the online store and payment processing to employee collaboration tools and endpoints.

02 - Solution

Comprehensive security engagement covering ecommerce platform hardening, payment flow security review, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace lockdown, endpoint protection, MFA enforcement across all services, and security awareness training for the full team.

03 - Result

"All customer-facing and internal systems secured to enterprise standards. Ecommerce platform, payment processing, cloud collaboration, and employee devices all hardened within 6 weeks."

Key Metrics
Full Digital EstateScope
6 WeeksTimeline
Ecommerce + Cloud + EndpointsCoverage
Provence Financial & Insurance Services
Case Study: Provence Financial & Insurance Services

Provence Financial: Enterprise-Grade Security for a Small Company

01 - Challenge

Small company needing comprehensive cybersecurity in a short timeframe.

02 - Solution

4-month engagement building 14 defense categories, security awareness training, endpoint hardening with 450+ security settings.

03 - Result

"Enterprise-grade security at small company scale - same quality as nuclear plants and government institutions."

Key Metrics
4 MonthsDuration
14 CategoriesDefenses
450+Settings
NRBY
Case Study: NRBY

NRBY: SaaS Security and SOC 2 Compliance Path

01 - Challenge

SaaS provider needed to improve software development practices, DevSecOps, and achieve SOC 2 and NIST 800-53 compliance.

02 - Solution

Full security assessment of IT, software development, business practices, and cloud environments, covering NIST 800-53 v5, plus SOC 2 compliance path.

03 - Result

"Information Security Program Plan delivered, SOC 2 compliance path initiated."

Key Metrics
NIST 800-53 v5Framework
SOC 2Compliance
SaaS SecurityFocus
Cosmonauts & Kings
Case Study: Cosmonauts & Kings

Cosmonauts & Kings: Securing Cloud and On-Premises Infrastructure

01 - Challenge

Needed to ensure cloud data, databases, servers, backups, and desktops were secure.

02 - Solution

In-depth security assessment of email, collaboration systems, cloud infrastructure, on-premises infrastructure, and software development practices, covering full NIST 800-53 v5 scope.

03 - Result

"Comprehensive security assessment with cloud security and DevSecOps best practices addressed."

Key Metrics
NIST 800-53 v5Framework
Cloud + On-PremScope
DevSecOpsFocus
Pridatect
Case Study: Pridatect

Pridatect: 360-Degree Security Assessment for Legaltech

01 - Challenge

Needed full 360-degree view of defense posture.

02 - Solution

Comprehensive security assessment and Information Security Program Plan.

03 - Result

"200+ page report with detailed technical guidance for 12 months ahead."

Key Metrics
200+ PagesDeliverable
12 MonthsRoadmap
360°Coverage
Peace | Crowell
Case Study: Peace | Crowell

Peace | Crowell: Multi-Year Cybersecurity for International Law

01 - Challenge

Long-term security needs for international law practice.

02 - Solution

Multi-year cybersecurity collaboration.

03 - Result

"Ongoing partnership - details confidential due to nature of business."

Key Metrics
Multi-YearDuration
USA + UKRegions
OngoingStatus
CypressAR
Case Study: CypressAR

CypressAR: Securing Cloud Collaboration and Remote Workforce

01 - Challenge

Tech company with a distributed team needed to secure cloud collaboration platforms, communication tools, and employee endpoints across multiple locations.

02 - Solution

Full assessment and hardening of Microsoft 365 environment, endpoint security policies, MFA deployment, and secure remote access configuration for the entire distributed workforce.

03 - Result

"Cloud collaboration and communication systems fully secured. All employee endpoints hardened with enterprise-grade policies."

Key Metrics
Cloud + EndpointsScope
Remote WorkforceFocus
Microsoft 365Platform
FMS Global
Case Study: FMS Global

FMS Global: Enterprise Communication and Endpoint Security

01 - Challenge

International professional services firm needed to secure employee communication channels, collaboration tools, and endpoint devices across global offices.

02 - Solution

Comprehensive security engagement covering email security, cloud collaboration hardening, endpoint protection, access management, and security awareness training for all staff.

03 - Result

"Unified security posture across all global operations with hardened communication channels and protected endpoints."

Key Metrics
Global OperationsScope
Comms + EndpointsFocus
All StaffCoverage
GMF Capital
Case Study: GMF Capital

GMF Capital: Financial Services Security and Compliance

01 - Challenge

Financial services firm needed to secure cloud infrastructure, collaboration platforms, and ensure regulatory compliance for sensitive financial data.

02 - Solution

IT Security Audit covering cloud infrastructure, Microsoft 365 security, endpoint hardening, data protection controls, and compliance gap analysis.

03 - Result

"Security posture aligned with financial industry standards. Cloud and endpoint environments hardened across the organization."

Key Metrics
FinancialIndustry
Cloud + ComplianceFocus
Full OrganizationScope
Go Live UK
Case Study: Go Live UK

Go Live UK: Securing Digital Operations for a Creative Agency

01 - Challenge

Creative agency handling client data and digital assets needed to secure their collaboration tools, cloud services, and employee devices.

02 - Solution

Security assessment and hardening of cloud collaboration platforms, email security, endpoint protection, and access management. Security awareness training for the creative team.

03 - Result

"All client data handling and internal collaboration systems secured. Team equipped with security awareness best practices."

Key Metrics
Cloud + EndpointsScope
Client Data ProtectionFocus
UKLocation