Services: Concept Review
Goal
Identification of unattractive features and vulnerabilities in an existing concept.
Initial Situation
The customer provides us with the existing concept and all related documentation (e.g. drafts, manuals, meeting minutes, etc.).
Approach
- Preparation: Definition of the goals as well as collection and discussion of the existing concept.
- Review: Review and analysis in order to determine errors and unattractive features.
- Discussion: Documentation and discussion of the identified errors and of the suggested measures.
Result
The customer is provided with a document that discusses the incorrect or unattractive features of the existing concept. These points are analyzed and their risks assessed, and appropriate countermeasures are indicated.
Pros and Cons
A concept is the basis for a secure solution. This allows to lay the foundation for the success of a project through a well though-out approach. As specialists, this enables us to point out problems and issues at an early stage before they can take root within a company.
Reference Example
Concept Review High Security Solution: A Swiss private bank wanted to protect its employees from kidnapping or blackmail while traveling to high risk countries. When access via VPN is forced through violence only fictitious data are to be displayed through predefined actions and real transactions are to be disabled. We examined the proposed concept for this high security solution to assess whether the desired risk reduction was indeed achieved.
