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As a Cybersecurity consultant what are the discovery questions you will ask your customer before proposing any solutions?

As a Cybersecurity consultant what are the discovery questions you will ask your customer before proposing any solutions?

 

A list of example discovery questions a cybersecurity consultant might ask a customer before proposing solutions:

Understanding the Business and its Needs:

• What is the nature of your business and what data do you collect and store?

• What are your biggest security concerns and priorities?

• Have you experienced any security incidents in the past?

• What industry regulations or compliance requirements are you subject to?

• What is your current budget for cybersecurity?

 

Understanding the IT Infrastructure:

• What network infrastructure do you have (on-premises, cloud-based, hybrid)?

• What operating systems and applications do you use?

• What security controls are currently in place (firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection/prevention)?

• How do you manage user access and permissions?

• What processes do you have for backing up and recovering data?

 

Understanding the Security Culture:

• Do you have a formal security policy and procedures?

• How do you train your employees on cybersecurity awareness?

• Do you have a dedicated security team or individuals responsible for security?

• How do you monitor and investigate security incidents?

 

Additional Questions:

• What are your short-term and long-term cybersecurity goals?

• What are your expectations for working with a cybersecurity consultant?

• What makes you consider partnering with me/our company for your cybersecurity needs?

 


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