Technical analyses and defensive strategies from our frontline threat intelligence team.
A detailed forensic breakdown of recent APT campaigns targeting Australian financial infrastructure and our layered defense response.
Implementing a strict, identity-centric security model beyond the traditional network boundary. Case study from a Sydney-based enterprise.
Examining novel evasion methods against signature-based IPS and the role of behavioral analysis and AI in maintaining defensive integrity.
Technical insights into our high-grade perimeter defense and operational protocols.
Our protocols are built on a proactive, layered defense-in-depth strategy. We don't just configure firewalls; we architect intelligent, adaptive perimeters that integrate Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) with real-time threat intelligence to preemptively identify and neutralize intrusion attempts before they breach the network boundary.
Standard setups often apply generic rules. Our configuration is a bespoke, policy-driven process tailored to your specific application and data flows. We implement micro-segmentation, strict default-deny policies, and continuous rule-set auditing to eliminate blind spots and ensure the firewall acts as a true enforcement point, not just a filter.
Our threat hunting is a hypothesis-driven, human-led investigation that goes beyond automated alerts. Analysts actively search for indicators of compromise (IOCs) and anomalous patterns within your network logs and endpoint data, focusing on advanced persistent threats (APTs) that evade signature-based detection systems.
We employ a multi-vector mitigation strategy. This includes on-premise scrubbing for low-layer attacks (Volumetric, Protocol) and cloud-based mitigation services for large-scale attacks. Our systems are designed to distinguish between legitimate traffic and malicious floods in real-time, ensuring service continuity during an assault.
Our ISO 27001 certification is an independent validation that our Information Security Management System (ISMS) meets international standards. It assures clients that our consultancy processes—from risk assessment to service delivery—are systematic, secure, and continually improved, providing a trusted framework for protecting their assets.
Our expert-led threat hunting and DDoS mitigation protocols are the final layer in a comprehensive defense strategy. Move from reactive monitoring to proactive, intelligence-driven security.
Contact our Sydney-based analysts at secure@hgfad.net or call +61 2 8000 0000.