Our approach

We live in a world without borders

SDA works as a trusted partner, facilitator and mentor — providing practical, informed advisory to boards, executive teams and the people defending the front line.

Advisory services

Advice from people who have sat in your seat

At SDA we work as trusted partners and facilitators for executive and board teams, and for those working on the front line defending the enterprise day to day. We have served on boards, in executive roles and on the front line. We can assist you with your critical operations.

  • Business impact analysis (BIA)
  • Business continuity plan (BCP)
  • Disaster recovery plan (DRP) and pandemic response plan

Cybersecurity program

Build a program that fits your risk and your budget

Whether you are beginning your journey and need to know where to apply limited resources strategically, or you have plans in place and need to move to the next level of maturity to ensure a real reduction in risk for your time and money, SDA can help you develop programs and procedures that meet your most important needs.

Through our exclusive partnerships around the world, SDA can also ensure that professional-grade technical and advisory solutions are available to you without exceeding your budget. Let us bring the world to you.

Six disciplines

Operational and effective security

We operate at the confluence of the six key disciplines required to keep an organization secure.

Intelligence programs

Turning threat intelligence into priorities your teams can act on.

People security

Awareness, assessment and remediation across the workforce.

Physical security

Protecting people and facilities alongside digital assets.

Information security

Governing the information your business depends on.

Cybersecurity

Threat-led controls, monitoring and response.

Security governance

Clear accountability, process and reporting for leadership.

Our work also covers data leak prevention (DLP) with awareness, assessment and remediation — reducing the risk of sensitive information leaving your organization.

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Our approach

Transformation

Digital transformation from a security point of view is not exclusively a technology problem to solve. It requires a real focus on change management and sound governance to ensure value is created. SDA’s deep expertise in digital transformation initiatives means you receive the advice and support needed to move your organization toward the strategic outcomes you envisage.

Our approach

Sourcing & managed services

SDA has extensive experience selecting vendors, negotiating contracts and establishing the internal process changes required to get maximum value from contracted security services. We maintain a roster of experienced practitioners who can help you identify and source providers for red/blue team testing, cloud adoption, DevSecOps, emerging technologies, security operations centres and related services.

Managed services

Tailored support

Helping leadership see the risk clearly

We recognize that your executive team and board members need a clear understanding of the risks your business faces and of the activities planned to reduce them. SDA provides consulting, coaching and support to help you prioritize and present security risk management activities in a way that meets the needs of your leadership team and key stakeholders.

Talk to us about your priorities

Ready to begin?

Turn your priorities into a practical program

Tell us where you are today. We will listen first, then propose a cost-effective path that delivers value immediately.