{"id":5340,"date":"2025-05-28T11:24:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T14:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearebigcheese.com\/security-journey\/"},"modified":"2025-05-28T12:17:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T15:17:09","slug":"security-journey","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wearebigcheese.com\/en\/security-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"Security Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A safe route is not improvised. It is designed, traveled and improved together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At BigCheese, AWS<\/a> Premier Partner, we accompany organizations that want to take security seriously. The Security Journey service is not a quick audit: it is a joint, deep and progressive work to raise your security maturity with the best AWS standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are based on the AWS Security Maturity Model, <\/a>a best practice guide that helps build resilient, secure, and secure organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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A structured process designed to transform your security posture in 4 stages:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kickoff and model definition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First meeting with CISO and security team. We explain the AWS Security Maturity Model and agree on the scope of the assessment (total or partial). We define together the agenda of the walkthrough. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Intensive evaluation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For 4 weeks, we work together in weekly sessions of 3 to 4 hours, analyzing your current controls, detecting gaps, remediating the urgent and integrating AWS security services. If you have Enterprise Support, we also run the ESSR (Enterprise Support Security Review). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Strategic roadmap <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Based on the findings, we create a prioritized roadmap to mature your security. It includes successful practices, critical risks identified, and actionable recommendations, all aligned to AWS resources and services. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Final report and follow-up<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We deliver a detailed report with the current status, gaps, areas to strengthen and a roadmap for moving forward. We also connect with additional resources (AWS ProServe, other partners) if required. We close with a satisfaction survey. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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\u201cThink Big. Start Secure.\u201d <\/em>Whoever does not invest in security is already paying the cost of risk. Your customers’ trust begins where your security maturity begins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key benefits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thinking big starts with protecting the essentials. These are the key benefits of the Security Journey: total visibility, immediate action and expert support to take your security to the next level. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Get an in-depth understanding of your current security posture. We identify gaps, strengths and opportunities that often go unnoticed. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Immediate action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We transform findings into real improvements from the first meeting. We work on critical configurations and apply remediation when possible. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Expert support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You are not alone. We guide you every step of the way with security specialists from AWS and BigCheese, in collaborative, results-driven sessions. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Resilience <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Strengthen your ability to anticipate, resist and recover from incidents. The Security Journey prepares you for the expected… and the unexpected. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Trust <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Protect your company’s reputation and gain credibility with your customers, auditors and investors by showing a mature security posture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Secure scalability <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Grow without compromising your data or your operation. Security ceases to be an obstacle and becomes a strategic business enabler. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Security does not improve with promises, it improves with results. These real stories show how different organizations, from fintechs and e-commerce to companies in the digital maturity stage, went through their Security Journey and managed to strengthen their security posture with concrete actions and expert support. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Company in the process of digital maturation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why they need it:<\/em> Even if they have had no incidents, they are looking to professionalize their security approach, identify hidden risks and prepare for growth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Banks and fintechs in regulated environments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why they need it:<\/em> They operate under strict regulations (PCI DSS, ISO 27001) and require to demonstrate maturity in security controls, auditing and governance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Healthcare companies that handle sensitive data <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why they need it: <\/em>They work with highly sensitive personal information and must comply with frameworks such as HIPAA, where traceability and encryption are mandatory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fast-growing e-commerce <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why they need it:<\/em> They scale their operations quickly and run the risk of security not keeping up with growth, exposing customer and payment data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Holdings or groups with multiple business units<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why they need it:<\/em> They have complex structures, dispersed permissions, and need to unify security criteria across their AWS operations and accounts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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NGOs or companies with operations in at-risk areas <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why they need it:<\/em> They often face environments with increased threats, remote access, and operational constraints that require a resilient security strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Companies that value their reputation and want to avoid unnecessary risk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why they need it:<\/em> Even if they don’t have technical urgencies, they know that a security breach can severely damage their customers’ trust and their brand’s prestige. The Security Journey allows them to anticipate, strengthen their position and project a solid, professional image. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Educational Institutions <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why they need it:<\/em> They handle personal information of students, faculty and researchers, often without a formal security strategy. The Security Journey helps identify gaps, protect virtual learning environments and prepare institutions to comply with best practices without slowing educational innovation. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Legal and accounting firms that handle confidential information <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Why they need it:<\/em> They work with critical financial, estate and legal data. A breach can have serious legal and reputational consequences. The Security Journey enables them to protect their operations, comply with security standards and convey confidence to their customers. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Quick answers to your questions<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What exactly is the Security Journey?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary>
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It is an in-depth, guided assessment of your organization’s security posture, based on the AWS Security Maturity Model. It includes diagnostics, interactive sessions, immediate remediation and a continuous improvement roadmap. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

How long does the whole process take?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary>
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It depends on the starting point and complexity of your organization. In general, the Security Journey<\/em> is developed in one month, with weekly sessions of 3 to 4 hours, but each case is adapted according to the scope, maturity and availability of the team. The important thing: you will start to see results from the first meetings. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

What kind of companies can do this?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary>
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Any organization that has a real interest in improving its security. From fintechs and banks to accounting firms or growing companies. The important thing is to have the internal commitment to implement improvements. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Who should be involved in my team?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary>
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Ideally the CISO, IT, security or infrastructure managers. In smaller organizations, the general manager or CTO may participate directly. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

What if I already have an internal security team?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary>
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Perfect. The Journey doesn’t replace your team, it empowers it. We work together to detect blind spots and generate a shared roadmap. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Does it include technical remediation during the sessions?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary>
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Yes, we detect critical errors (e.g. excessive permissions or exposed resources), we work to remedy them immediately whenever possible. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Do I receive any report at the end?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary>
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Yes, we provide a detailed report with findings, existing good practices, critical risks and prioritized recommendations. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

Can I use this to prepare for an audit or certification?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary>
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Absolutely. Many customers use it as a basis for compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA or internal audits. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n

What is the next step if I want to do it?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary>
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Contact us. We will schedule a first exploratory meeting to understand your context and confirm if your company is ready to start the Security Journey. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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