Our Services

A vCISO (Virtual Chief Information Security Officer) provides virtual or outsourced chief information security officer (CISO) services to organisations. They typically have extensive experience in information security management and can offer expertise and guidance in areas such as risk management, compliance, incident response, and security strategy.
Our vCISO service is typically contracted and can be customised to meet the organisation's specific needs. The company's team of experienced security professionals can conduct risk assessments, develop and implement security policies and procedures, ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and provide guidance and training to employees on security best practices. By working with AO Partners, clients can have access to a dedicated cybersecurity professional who can provide expert advice, guidance and support for their organisation's cybersecurity needs. As your vCISO, we would help your organisation to stay current with the latest security trends and technologies and provide the necessary support to keep your systems and data safe from cyber threats.

Our team consists of expert cybersecurity professionals experienced in thoroughly examining and evaluating the source code of an application or software to identify and fix potential security vulnerabilities. This aims to ensure that the software is free from any security weaknesses that attackers could exploit. We also guide how to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future and help organisations to implement best practices for secure software development. Our deliverables include a report showing findings, recommendations, and a remediation roadmap.

We simulate real-world attacks on the API to identify potential vulnerabilities, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other attacks. The team of security experts at AO Partners will work closely with the client to understand their specific API requirements and tailor the testing methods accordingly. The service is tailored to the particular needs of the organisation. It includes advanced testing methods and tools and additional services such as threat modelling, incident response planning, and API design review. We will then provide a detailed report of the findings, including recommendations for how to remediate any issues that were discovered.

Our team of forensic investigators includes forensic accountants, forensic technology and corporate intelligence experts. The pre-assessment will include an assessment of the areas and activities most prone to fraud based on their industry specifics, size, history of past fraud cases and other related matters, and the likelihood and magnitude of potential impact. Our service is designed to go beyond traditional forensic methods by providing a more in-depth and customised approach to forensic review, catering to the organisation's specific needs. AO Partners provides a comprehensive fraud risk management service that helps organisations identify and mitigate potential fraud risks. The service includes identifying and prioritising areas and activities most prone to fraud based on industry specifics, size, and history of past fraud cases. The company also identifies inherent fraud risks faced by the organisation and assesses their likelihood and potential impact.
AO Partners brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to bear on any investigation, including reviewing accounting systems and financial information, conducting interviews with relevant stakeholders, searching public records and subscription databases, e-discovery and data analytics, on-site visits and discreet enquiries, and estimating and quantifying the potential adverse impact. What makes AO Partners unique is the level of customisation and expertise that the company brings to the table. The team of experts at AO Partners will work closely with the client to understand their specific requirements and tailor the forensic review methods accordingly.

Compliance and risk management are essential aspects of any business, and AO Partners is a company that specialises in providing these services to its clients.AO Partners provides a wide range of compliance and risk management services to help its clients navigate the complex regulatory environment and protect their businesses from potential threats. These services include conducting compliance audits and assessments, developing and implementing compliance programs, providing training and education on compliance issues, and identifying and managing risks related to data privacy, cybersecurity, and other areas.
By working with AO Partners, clients can have peace of mind that their compliance and risk management needs are being met by experienced professionals who have the knowledge and expertise to help them navigate the ever-changing landscape of laws, regulations and industry standards.

At the core of our information systems security review is a penetration test. AO Partners’ penetration testing approach adopts a layered approach to differentiate between attacks that require inside information or privileges versus external hostility and between attacks aimed at a denial of service versus information leakage or fraud.
While typical security reviews identify individual risks in a general reporting format, AO Partners focuses strongly on the “so what” of every weakness observed. Our experts interpret the observations to determine root causes and translate the technical finding into a business issue. The expert team will use historical incidents and made-up scenarios to determine business impact and breaches in business objectives. You will understand the total exposure of security vulnerabilities allowing management to prioritise the relevant actions and countermeasures.

At AO partners, we understand the importance of maintaining strong internal controls and staying compliant with industry regulations. That's why we offer internal control and technology audit services to help organisations assess and improve their internal controls and technology systems.
Our internal control services include assessing financial, operational, and compliance controls, identifying control deficiencies, and recommendations for improvement. Our technology audit services include assessment of technology infrastructure, security controls, and compliance with industry standards.

AO Partners' Incident Response Retainer helps to give ongoing support and assistance to an organisation in the event of a security incident or breach by providing incident response services, such as threat intelligence, incident management, incident response planning and training, incident response testing, and post-incident reporting.
Immediate responses are usually given when an incident occurs and will provide the necessary expertise and resources to minimise the impact of the incident and help the organisation return to normal operations as quickly as possible. The goal of this is to help an organisation prepare for, respond to, and recover from security incidents as quickly and effectively as possible.

We understand the importance of protecting sensitive data in the cloud, and that's why AO Partners offers various security services to safeguard your organisation from potential threats. These services include threat detection and response, encryption, secure access management, and compliance and regulatory support to ensure your organisation meets industry standards.
Our team of experts stays up-to-date on security trends and threats to provide the highest level of protection for your data, giving your organisation peace of mind knowing your clients’ data is secure and compliant.

Our KYC (Know Your Customer) Risk and Control Self-Assessments team ensures that our clients adhere to regulations and guidelines for identifying and verifying the identities of their customers.
The process involves identifying potential risks related to customer onboarding and ongoing monitoring, evaluating the effectiveness of existing controls to mitigate those risks, and implementing any necessary improvements. We can take on the task of instructing employees on the procedures and protocols of KYC, in addition to ensuring that the organisation is informed and reporting on adherence to applicable regulations and guidelines.

The ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards cover a wide range of areas, such as quality management, environmental management, and information security. Our ISO team typically reviews the standards and their specific requirements and then develops and implements policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with those standards.
We would also be responsible for monitoring and reviewing the organisation's performance against the standards and coordinating any external audits or certifications related to the standards. Additionally, our ISO team would train employees on the standards and raise awareness of their importance within the organisation.

We help organisations to meet the requirements set forth by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Our services include evaluating the existing security of a company's network and systems to detect any weaknesses or non-compliance issues with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), developing and implementing security controls and procedures to protect cardholder data, providing guidance and support for regular monitoring and testing of networks to ensure compliance with the standard, helping to prepare for and facilitate external assessments or audits conducted by a qualified security assessor (QSA) and many more.
We assist organisations in implementing the necessary measures to safeguard cardholder information and adhere to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) while reducing the likelihood of incurring penalties for non-compliance.