Cyber Defense

Resilience Through Tailored Cybersecurity Solutions.

At SecDev, we deliver sustainable, high-impact cybersecurity  solutions across diverse and challenging environments worldwide. With over two decades of experience—including pioneering work in detecting state-sponsored cyber espionage and response to real-time national cyber emergencies —we help organizations defend national critical infrastructure and corporate assets.

Approach and Capabilities

We empower organizations to navigate the complexities of the digital world with confidence. Our tailored cybersecurity solutions are rooted in a holistic, multidisciplinary approach that integrates policy and technology. By leveraging best-in-class methodologies and cutting-edge technologies, we address strategic, operational, and technical challenges to deliver exceptional value to our clients.

Focus Areas

Comprehensive Assessments and Strategic Design

  • Cybersecurity Needs Assessments: We conduct thorough evaluations aligned with international standards like NIST, FIRST, and ISO 27001 to strengthen your cybersecurity framework and operational integrity.

  • Strategic Cybersecurity Design and Implementation: We develop and execute customized cybersecurity strategies that provide robust protection while aligning with your business goals.

Advanced Defense-in-Depth Strategies

  • Defense-in-Depth Implementation: We design and integrate multi-layered security measures encompassing people, processes, and technology for a fortified defense posture.

  • Innovative Technologies: We apply advanced defense strategies, including DNS security and honeynets, alongside traditional measures to build robust cybersecurity frameworks.

Security Operations Centers and Cyber Threat Intelligence

  • SOC Design and Deployment: We create and implement advanced SOCs equipped with cutting-edge technologies for proactive threat monitoring and real-time incident response.

  • Proactive Detection and Response Management: We implement advanced threat intelliegence -based detection systems and responsive protocols to swiftly identify and mitigate cyber threats, minimizing potential impacts through real-time response.

Threat, Risk, and Vulnerability Assessments

  • Threat, Risk, and Attack Surface Assessments: We conduct in-depth analyses to identify vulnerabilities, quantify risks, and map attack surfaces, enabling you to prioritize and implement effective security measures.

  • Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing: We perform rigorous testing to uncover security weaknesses and simulate real-world attack scenarios to strengthen defenses before adversaries strike.

Customized Capacity Building and Training

  • Cybersecurity Training and Capacity Building: We enhance your team’s capabilities with specialized training programs, empowering your workforce as the first line of defense against cyber threats.

  • Customized Skill Development: We offer strategic insights and hands-on training tailored to your specific needs and contexts, enabling you to develop and sustain new cybersecurity capabilities.

Simulations and Realistic Exercises

  • Realistic Simulations, Tabletop Exercises, and Cyber Drills: We design and implement realistic scenarios to assess and enhance your organization’s preparedness and response effectiveness to cyber incidents.

  • Operational Resilience Building: Our simulations help build resilience against evolving cyber threats by enhancing capabilities across your organization.

Policy Development and Incident Response Planning

  • Cybersecurity Policy Development and Review: We create and audit comprehensive cybersecurity policies that align with industry standards and regulatory requirements, fostering a culture of security.

  • Incident Response Planning and Management: We establish robust incident response plans and provide expert management to ensure rapid recovery and minimal disruption during security incidents.

Rapid Cybersecurity Response Mechanism

  • Real-Time Assistance: We offer immediate support during emerging cyber events by leveraging our full spectrum of capabilities and those of our strategic partners to contain, mitigate, and resolve incidents effectively.

Why Partner with Us

By choosing SecDev, you gain a strategic ally committed to strengthening both your immediate operational needs and long-term cybersecurity objectives. Our unique blend of strategic insight, technical expertise, and practical capacity-building ensures that our solutions not only adhere to global standards but are also precisely tailored to your unique context.

We are dedicated to enhancing your cybersecurity posture, building capacity, and enabling effective risk management. Together, we can ensure your organization’s resilience in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

Recent Engagements

A selection of our recent global engagements

Establishing a Root of Trust:

Developing Kosovo’s National DNS Strategy

From 2022 SecDev has played a pivotal role in strengthening Kosovo’s cybersecurity infrastructure by developing a comprehensive strategy for managing the national Domain Name System (DNS). In a country without its own top-level domain (TLD), this initiative was critical for establishing a root of trust and enhancing national cybersecurity.

Leading Costa Rica’s Cybersecurity Recovery Efforts

In 2023, following a severe national ransomware attack that exposed critical vulnerabilities across government systems, SecDev, in partnership with CRDF Global, was engaged under a first-of-its-kind U.S. State Department Bureau of Cyber Policy program of assistance to spearhead Costa Rica’s cybersecurity response and recovery efforts. As part of an urgent $25 million emergency initiative, our collaborative $8 million action plan became the cornerstone of the nation’s efforts to rebuild and strengthen its cyber defenses.

A National Cybersecurity Strategy for  Liberia

In 2024, SecDev collaborated with the World Bank’s Digital Development Practice to prepare Liberia’s cybersecurity strategy. Recognizing the unique challenges and conditions of the country, we conducted a comprehensive baseline assessment through extensive stakeholder consultations and in-depth on-the-ground analysis.

Operationalizing Kosovo’s National Cybersecurity Agency

From 2022 , SecDev partnered with the government of Kosovo to transform its cybersecurity landscape. Transitioning from a regulatory-focused CSIRT to a fully independent National Cybersecurity Agency required a comprehensive and integrated approach.

Selected Publications

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