The success and viability of most businesses is heavily dependent on the strength and security of their information technology (IT) infrastructure. As a result, IT has become a high-priority issue for executives and is driving priorities regarding IT security and availability.

Sirius Solutions’ team of IT security specialists expertise covering all areas of Information Technology Management, including management oversight, processing controls, backup procedures, disaster recovery planning and testing, contingency planning, IS program management, computer security and equipment/software controls.

Sirius Solutions provides a full range of IT Security and Controls Consulting services including:

• IT Governance Assessments
• IT Compliance Services
• IT Risk Assessments
• IT Plan Development
• IT Staff Augmentation
• Application Reviews (Pre-Implementation & Post-Implementation Reviews)
• Project Assessments
• IT General Controls Assessments
• IT Security Assessments
• IT Policy & Procedure Assessments
• Regulatory Compliance

Sirius Solutions’ can assist management in focusing on fundamental and emerging IT issues as you develop and execute plans to respond to stakeholder expectations.

Our IT Governance (ITG) Assessments provide the ability to assess an IT organization’s staffing, processes and capabilities based on maturity and risk. The assessment process includes the following:

• Assess current state of  maturity and risk
• Deliver detail reports that measure the maturity capability in 26 key governance areas that are aligned with the ITIL, COBIT, VAL-IT and ISO 27001-2005 governance frameworks
• Develop and prioritize recommendations for improvements based on the results of the assessment
• Assist with the remediation and improvement of recommended areas
• Perform follow-up assessments to ensure quality and compliance

IT Compliance Services:

• Establish/Manage SOX IT Compliance Programs – We work with management and the external auditors to determine scope, timing and manpower needed and then manage the execution of the program
• Document General/Application Controls – We prepare narratives and flowcharts, and determine controls/key controls and a control/testing matrix
• Test Documented Controls – We test the controls to assure that they are functioning as intended