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Achieve cyber maturity  for critical national infrastructure.  


 

  • As critical national infrastructure (CNI) operators increasingly rely on digitalised services to improve operations and meet the increasing expectations of customers, the attack surface increases and with it, the prospect of potentially life-threatening disruption, regulatory penalties and reputational damage.

    As a leading integrator of network and security services to enterprises around the globe, Verizon is uniquely positioned to help industry respond to the growing threats. Our extensive expertise in securing and managing networks and systems, threat monitoring and rapid response helps our customers thwart attacks, and reduce the impact should an attack be successful. 

Securing how we work, live and play

A recent study1 of U.K. CNI organisations found that the vast majority (86%) had detected a cyberattack on their operational technology (OT) or industrial control systems (ICS) in the previous 12 months. And almost all (93%) of those admitted that at least one attack had been successful.

Read about the threats, the actors behind them and what practical steps you can take to help mitigate the risk.

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    • New legislation expands the definition of critical infrastructure.

    • New legislation, COVID disruption and escalating cybersecurity threats have highlighted how vital critical infrastructure is to how we live, work and play.

      One example of new legislation, the Directive (EU) 2022/2555, known as NIS2, came into force on 16 January 2023.* It replaced Directive (EU) 2016/1148, updated the minimum cybersecurity standards expected of the operators of essential services and took over the cybersecurity requirements of the telecoms regulatory framework (EECC).

      It extends the definition of what organisations count as CNI and introduces tougher reporting requirements.

      * EU Member states have until October 2024 to enact NIS2 in national legislation.

      Find out more details on NIS2

    • Previous (NIS) legislation covered:

      • Healthcare
      • Transport
      • Banking and financial infrastructure
      		   
      • Digital infrastructure and digital services providers
      • Water supply
      • Energy

    • The new legislation (NIS2) also covers organisations with over 50 employees and €10M annual revenue involved in: 

      • Electronic communications networks and services
      • Space
      • Waste water and waste management
      • Food
      		    
      • Critical product manufacturing e.g. pharmaceuticals, medical devices and chemicals
      • Postal services
      • Public administration
      • Digital services such as social networking services and data centre services
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  • Security isn’t
    something you claim,
    it’s something
    you prove.

    Verizon is a global provider of communications, network and security solutions, and has a wealth of knowledge around global, regional and industry standards and compliance frameworks  e.g. ISO27001, Data Protection Act 2018 (UK) and Center for Internet Security (CIS) Top 18 Critical Security Controls for Effective Cyber Defense.  

    We can help you navigate many compliance requirements and we work with enterprises across Europe and beyond to help them achieve cyber maturity by building and optimising security programs using best of breed technology solutions, seasoned tools, methodologies and best practices.

    More information on our certifications
    and accreditations can be found here

Close the door on cyber criminals.

Intel

Define what a secure enterprise truly looks like with the help of our analysts. 

Protection

Defend your network and cloud environments with security protection services including SASE.

Forensics

Accelerate your response to suspected attacks with incident response and investigation. 

Detection

Tools and resources to help monitor your environment and identify issues fast.

Advice

Take advantage of our Security Assessment and Strategy, Government, Risk and Compliance and Incident Response Planning.

Connections

Benefit from from secure internet gateways (SIG) and SASE networking, to private 5G.

Consulting services

Get the planning, design and integration expertise you require from our world-class strategic specialists. 

Managed services

Find more time to focus on your business goals, while  we manage your core monitoring and maintenance requirements. 

Our capabilities.

Verizon’s nine global security operations centres (SOCs) analyse billions of security events each year. With over 500,000 security and network devices under management we can confidently say we know how to secure and manage hybrid network environments.  

Since 2011, we've published the highly regarded annual Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR). In that time, our researchers have analysed 9TB of security data, including non-incident data, with over 400,000 security incidents, and 35,000 confirmed data breaches.  Now in its 16th year, Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report remains the leading authority on assessing the many cybersecurity threats that organisations continue to face.

  • Breadth of visibility
    We operate one of the largest global IP networks, giving us unprecedented insight into security threats.
  • Depth of expertise
    Including extensive experience of forensic investigation and the correlation of cyber threats quickly and efficiently.
  • Breadth of portfolio
    We have a wide array of detection, defence and business continuity capabilities.

Human capabilities

Experienced cybersecurity professionals, many with security clearance, and certified to recognised best-practice standards:

Security,  Risk Management and Governance:     

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA)
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON)
  • GIAC Defending Advanced Threats (GDAT)
  • GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
  • Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)
  • Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO)
  • Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)

Payment Card Industry:

  • Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards Assessor (PCI QSA, AQSA, 3DS, PIN,  P2PE, SSLC & SSA)
  • Payment Card Industry Forensic Investigator (PFI)

Threat and Vulnerability:

  • Offensive Security Certified Professional 
  • Offensive Security Experienced Pentester
  • Offensive Security Web Expert
  • Certified Red Team Operator

Regional standards

Years of experience in global and regional compliance standards.

  • Data Protection Act 2018 (UK)
  • Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus (UK)
  • Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) - Regulation (EU) 2022/2554
  • Framework for Threat Intelligence-based Ethical Red Teaming (TIBER-EU)

Global standards

Our services leverage global and industry best-practice standards where relevant, such as:

  • The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)
  • Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
  • Program & Project Management Professional (PgMP/PMP)
  • Prince2
  • Agile (SCRUM)
  • ISO/IEC 9001
  • ISO27001
  • ISO27002
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) CyberSecurity Framework (CSF)
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-53, SP800-30, SP800-171
  • Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS, 3DS, PCI PIN,  P2PE, SSLC & SSA, PTS)
  • Center for Internet Security (CIS) Top 18 Critical Security Controls for Effective Cyber Defense
  • Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX)
  • Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT)
  • Cybersecurity control framework for cloud computing CSA Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM)
  • Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model (CCMM)
  • Control Objectives for Information Technology (COBIT)

99%

of Fortune 500 companies served

9

Security operations centres (2 dedicated to the public sector)

500K

security, network and hosting devices under management globally

61B

events processed annually

12

years of forensic and incident data analysis

More security and networking insights.

Report

2024 Industry Data Breach Investigations Report

This year, we analyzed a staggering 30,458 real-world security incidents. Download the DBIR to find out more about the cyber threats your organization might be up against.

Jun 11, 2024 ,  2 min read

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Our Advanced Security Operations Centre

Verizon has over 20 years’ experience supporting enterprises and governments around the world.

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Smart energy and utility solutions

Our utility technology solutions can help you deliver resources efficiently, and cost effectively.

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Navigate the new era of enterprise security with SASE

SASE can help you manage cyber resiliency, improve business agility, reduce costs and streamline digital transformation.

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Security expertise that makes a real difference for enterprises

Safeguard your data, remote workforce and customers with leading threat defense solutions.

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1Bridewell, Majority of CNI Organisations Experience Successful Cyber Attacks, 2022.

*Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards

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