We protect your systems, your data, your people, and your reputation with human care and deep expertise.
ERMProtect conducts multiple types of cybersecurity assessments with different scopes and requirements, using various security standards and frameworks that best meet your organization’s needs, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, CRI, and PCI DSS. The firm’s experts in regulatory compliance also ensure that your organization and its vendors are compliant with the cybersecurity laws and regulations applicable to your industry. We conduct assessments for HIPAA, GLBA, FACTA, GDPR, FISMA, FERPA, FedRamp, and more, spanning dozens of regulations, laws, and standards.
Penetration testing is a crucial assessment for organizations to identify vulnerabilities in individuals, technology, and procedures. ERMProtect performs all types of penetration testing, including internal and external network, web and mobile application, wireless network, cloud infrastructure, AI-powered, ICS/SCADA, and social engineering.
PCI compliance is essential for organizations to safeguard customer payment card data and prevent costly data breaches. ERMProtect has provided PCI compliance services since the inception of the PCI DSS standard. We perform PCI QSA Security Assessments, PCI DSS Network Scans, PCI Penetration Tests, PCI Compliance Gap Analysis, and PCI SAQ Assistance. We are also one of only 22 PCI PFI-certified firms worldwide authorized by major credit card brands and the PCI Security Council to investigate credit card breaches.
ERMProtect’s team of experts has performed over 100 digital forensics investigations. These include investigations of security incidents and data breaches of all types, as well as investigations related to PCI security breaches, fraud, or internal misconduct, litigation support, and cryptocurrency investigations.
Our PhD-level AI experts help organizations securely harness the power of artificial intelligence. We guide clients in implementing AI strategy, establishing governance frameworks, and managing AI risks. We perform AI risk assessments, third-party vendor audits, staff training, and AI-powered penetration testing to ensure your AI initiatives are secure, compliant, and aligned with best practices.
We perform SOC 2 attestations and audits for organizations seeking to demonstrate robust information security practices. Our experts assess the effectiveness of your systems and processes in protecting customer data, enabling you to build trust with clients and meet industry standards.
ERMProtect offers a comprehensive library of over 100 security awareness training modules, available in various formats. The courses can be delivered via subscription on our LMS, as downloadable SCORM courses for your own LMS, or fully customized to your organization’s needs. Our content spans whiteboard animations, bite-sized videos, and interactive quizzes and is designed for both technical and non-technical audiences.
ERMProtect delivers tailored cybersecurity consulting, guidance, implementation, and remediation services to meet each client’s unique needs. Our offerings include security plan and policy development, virtual CISO services, on-demand security services, targeted security implementation and remediation, and third-party vendor security assessments.
–CIO, International Bank
“The services they provided were not limited to the SOW but also included expert guidance on industry best practices, standards, and regulatory requirements to secure our organization’s cardholder data environment.”
–IT Security Lead
Large Government Agency
“Their assessors are very responsive, detail-oriented and collaborative which helps us with a smooth assessment process and timely completion of deliverables. Their expertise has also contributed to long-term improvements in our security posture beyond just achieving compliance.”
-IT Security Executive
Large Transportation Authority
“I have chosen to work with ERMProtect again and again because they are complete professionals in a crisis, deploying experienced veteran teams. They have been a valuable partner for both data breaches and litigation support”
-Partner
Big Law
“We have worked with ERMProtect for more than 5 years. Their consultants have been superb, very personable, highly intelligent, and very flexible … The deliverables are always top notch.”
– CIO, Large Florida City
“ERMProtect has been providing services to [our bank] for over 10 years. The firm has expert level knowledge in cybersecurity such as managing data breaches, digital forensics, and other cybersecurity services.”
-Chief Technology Officer
Multinational Bank
“They understand cybersecurity both from a forward-looking compliance standpoint, and most critically, in the post-cyber incident investigation, documentation, and analysis phase. They are an excellent group and I cannot recommend them highly enough.”
-Partner
Large South Florida Based Law Firm
“[ERMProtect has] strong technical knowledge and all deliverables were exactly as expected in detail and quality.”
-Enterprise Security Officer
Large Florida County
“We appreciate that ERMProtect offers one-stop solutions to all our cyber and training needs. ERMProtect helps us remain reliable and secure.”
– Compliance Officer, Local Bank
“The company is passionate about delivering top-tier pre-breach and data breach services efficiently and at a reasonable rate.”
-Partner
National Law Firm Specializing in Cybersecurity
“We switched to ERMProtect because our original security awareness training provider was costly and outdated. ERMProtect gave us far more subjects, tracking, SSO integration and fully customizable courses and programs all for less than our original provider.”
-Security Officer
Financial Institution
“ERMProtect has provided quality work that assisted us in internal and litigation matters. I would not hesitate to hire them again.”
-Partner
Large Government
–CIO, International Bank
“The services they provided were not limited to the SOW but also included expert guidance on industry best practices, standards, and regulatory requirements to secure our organization’s cardholder data environment.”
– IT Security Lead
Large Government Agency
“Their assessors are very responsive, detail-oriented and collaborative which helps us with a smooth assessment process and timely completion of deliverables. Their expertise has also contributed to long-term improvements in our security posture beyond just achieving compliance.”
-IT Security Executive
Large Transportation Authority
“I have chosen to work with ERMProtect again and again because they are complete professionals in a crisis, deploying experienced veteran teams. They have been a valuable partner for both data breaches and litigation support”
-Partner
Big Law
“We have worked with ERMProtect for more than 5 years. Their consultants have been superb, very personable, highly intelligent, and very flexible … The deliverables are always top notch.”
– CIO, Large Florida City
“ERMProtect has been providing services to [our bank] for over 10 years. The firm has expert level knowledge in cybersecurity such as managing data breaches, digital forensics, and other cybersecurity services.”
-Chief Technology Officer
Multinational Bank
“They understand cybersecurity both from a forward-looking compliance standpoint, and most critically, in the post-cyber incident investigation, documentation, and analysis phase. They are an excellent group and I cannot recommend them highly enough.”
-Partner
Large South Florida Based Law Firm
“[ERMProtect has] strong technical knowledge and all deliverables were exactly as expected in detail and quality.”
-Enterprise Security Officer
Large Florida County
“We appreciate that ERMProtect offers one-stop solutions to all our cyber and training needs. ERMProtect helps us remain reliable and secure.”
– Compliance Officer, Local Bank
“The company is passionate about delivering top-tier pre-breach and data breach services efficiently and at a reasonable rate.”
-Partner
National Law Firm Specializing in Cybersecurity
“We switched to ERMProtect because our original security awareness training provider was costly and outdated. ERMProtect gave us far more subjects, tracking, SSO integration and fully customizable courses and programs all for less than our original provider.”
-Security Officer
Financial Institution
“ERMProtect has provided quality work that assisted us in internal and litigation matters. I would not hesitate to hire them again.”
-Partner
Large Government
How ERMProtect Guided a Major Bank Through Double Extortion and Ransomware Response.
A large bank experienced a significant credit card breach that impacted approximately 620 systems. The attackers employed a double extortion strategy, first exfiltrating sensitive data and then deploying ransomware to restrict access and demand payment, threatening to leak the stolen data if the ransom was not paid. The attacker had maintained access to the bank’s systems for nearly eight months, conducting numerous small, sophisticated actions, making it an extremely large and complex card breach.
The breach exposed the bank to severe financial, legal, and reputational risks, with approximately six million credit cards compromised. This not only threatened the bank with substantial fines, legal penalties, and reputation damage, but it also put its customers at heightened risk of identity theft, financial fraud, and unauthorized transactions.
ERMProtect accepted the challenge and undertook a comprehensive forensic investigation despite the scale and complexity that deterred other firms. The team meticulously analyzed the bank’s extensive cloud storage, with over eight terabytes of card data, and retraced the attacker’s steps and activity to fully understand the scope and methods of the breach.
Once ERMProtect determined the number of compromised cards and provided the list, the bank was able to promptly block those cards to prevent further fraud. ERMProtect also confirmed whether the incident was fully contained by advising the client on how to remove any remaining attacker presence and validating that the environment was secure. The investigation identified the root cause of the breach and provided a comprehensive report for both the credit card companies and the bank, supporting regulatory compliance and helping the organization recover from the incident.
How ERMProtect Guided a Major County to PCI DSS v4.0.1 Compliance.
One of the largest counties in the nation faced the urgent need to comply with PCI DSS v4.0.1, a complex and evolving set of security standards for payment card data.
Failure to comply with PCI data security standards exposed the county to significant risk of financial penalties, including recurring monthly fines from payment processors and substantial charges per card in the event of a data breach. Beyond financial consequences, reputational damage and operational disruptions were also at stake.
ERMProtect’s consultants collaborated closely with county stakeholders to address the new complex and extensive requirements of PCI DSS v4.0.1. ERMProtect helped the county strategically narrow the PCI scope, provided expert guidance on new mandates such as multi-factor authentication for all access to the Cardholder Data Environment, and ensured the integrity and inventory of payment page scripts.
The county has now achieved full compliance with the latest PCI DSS standard, effectively mitigating both financial and reputational risks. Our collaborative approach not only protected the county from penalties but also strengthened its overall security posture.
“ERMProtect has strong technical knowledge and all deliverables were exactly as expected in detail and quality.”
How ERMProtect’s AI Pen Testing Secured Sensitive Customer Data.
A financial institution needed to ensure its digital assets were secure against emerging threats, particularly as it expanded its use of cloud-based document sharing.
A misconfigured document-sharing platform exposed sensitive customer passwords, creating the potential for a major data breach, financial loss, and reputational damage.
ERMProtect deployed advanced AI-powered penetration testing to simulate real-world attack scenarios. Our team identified the misconfiguration, demonstrated how attackers could exploit it, and provided actionable remediation guidance to close the vulnerability.
The institution promptly secured its document-sharing environment, preventing a potential breach and safeguarding sensitive customer data. This case underscores the importance of proactive security testing and responsible AI deployment in today’s threat landscape.
How ERMProtect Updated an International Bank’s BCP for Compliance and Disaster Resilience.
A large multinational bank conducted a Business Impact Analysis to identify the critical functions throughout its infrastructure. The bank then needed a team of experts to update its Business Continuity Plan to align with the findings of the BIA
The bank faced two major risks with this challenge. In the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane or ransomware attack, the bank could face significant financial risk if its disaster response was not swift and effective. Additionally, because the FFIEC requires a Business Continuity Management Program, the bank was exposed to compliance risk if their BCP was outdated.
ERMProtect updated the bank’s Business Continuity Plan to meet the requirements of the FFIEC. This included developing the governance for the plan, creating playbooks for disaster recovery by interviewing critical process owners, and testing the plan through a BCP tabletop exercise.
The bank now has an updated Business Continuity Management Program and Disaster Recovery Plan that has been thoroughly tested and is compliant with the FFIEC guidelines. This ensures that the bank is prepared to respond quickly to a disaster, mitigating financial harm from critical processes being down and saving the bank from financial and reputational damage.
“They took the time to learn how the bank worked and were then able to offer extremely valuable insights.”
How ERMProtect Acted as a Court-Appointed Forensic Expert.
ERMProtect was appointed by the court as an independent third party to acquire digital evidence from three different types of suspects who were deliberately withholding information from the court. This lack of transparency was preventing lawyers and the court from accessing the facts needed to proceed with the case.
Without access to critical digital evidence, the legal process was at risk of being compromised. The inability to obtain this information could have resulted in an incomplete or unjust outcome.
ERMProtect acquired forensic evidence from all relevant digital sources, including data from phones, computers, messaging platforms, apps, and cloud accounts, strictly adhering to court-approved forensic methodologies. The evidence was then securely submitted to the lawyers and the court, ensuring the integrity of the information.
The case was able to proceed with all necessary facts available to the legal teams and the court. ERMProtect’s involvement ensured that the court and lawyers had access to comprehensive, reliable digital evidence, supporting a fair and informed judicial process.
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