Data
is the most
valuable asset
in the world.”

– Brittany Kaiser

FSI, thought leaders within the IT security domain.

Society has found itself at a point of no return in terms of technological acceleration. The evolution in technological advances has brought great benefits and it has become a way of life. But all good things have consequences, we have ushered in a new threat to our basic human rights, our privacy. The traditional bricks-and-mortar establishments are rapidly being replaced by online Applications, Automation, AI, and Cloud services.

This has led to data becoming the new currency and without realising it, we have found ourselves amid a silent and anonymous War, one that is more pervasive as the threats become more prevalent and have the potential to touch every person, whether as a civilian, business entity, or nation-state.

With these new threats, we need to revaluate how we approach these security risks.

Why FSI?

How you approach a problem is half the solution.

This was the mandate for our team when creating the Forensic Sciences Institute, a simple idea of taking data, security, and training, and turning it into rich intelligence and procedures for the advancement of our clients and society.

Our Exco-team knew exactly how they’d change the digital security world, and it was together.

With over 40 years of combined experience in the information security sector, we guarantee a solution for technical or business problems you may experience.

At the end of the day, information security relies on people, which is why FSI is built on them, their ability, and their attributes, delivering solution-based treatments through our teams:

  • Experience
  • Skillset
  • Industry knowledge
  • Track record

Similarly, to the natural world, the ways in which entities interact digitally constantly evolve and become more dependent on one another. A cyber ecosystem creates a target-rich environment for cyber criminals to exploit vulnerabilities, steal personal data, identities, and company secrets and even commit corporate espionage. For this reason, we urge you to follow the FSI approach.

The FSI approach

Your IT Security doesn’t stop with your IT team

Every cyber assignment is approached from a holistic angle, not just focusing on the technical but encompassing the entire value chain within the ecosystem, incorporating governance, processes, people, and technology. Producing results that meet and exceed our client’s expectations every time.

Our Services

“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and few minutes of cyber-incident to ruin it.”
― Stephane Nappo

Cyber Breach Testing

Cyber Breach Testing involves the use of a variety of manual and automated techniques to simulate an attack– either from malicious outsiders or internal staff.
  • Penetration Testing
  • Firewall Rule Testing
  • Application Security Testing
  • Wifi Security Testing
  • Network Security Testing

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Information Security Audits

Organisations are increasingly required to demonstrate their compliance to data protection legislation and security standards. Improved compliance reduces the risks that threaten the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of customer information.
  • Baseline Information Security Risk Assessments
  • OT Security Assessments
  • Vulnerability Assessments
  • Privacy Compliance Assessments (PoPIA and GDPR)
  • Information Security Maturity Assessment
  • Third-Party Information Risk Assessment
  • Digital Footprint Assessment
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Digital Forensic Investigations

Digital forensics is a form of forensic science that assists organisations with the recovery and investigation of incidents in the digital environment
  • Mobile device forensics (Smart Devices)
  • Server Forensics

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Managed Security Services

FSI offers our clients the opportunity to outsource all security functions to a highly skilled and experienced team of cyber security experts.
  • Firewall Management
  • EDR / Antivirus Management
  • Vulnerability / Patch Management
  • SIEM/ SOAR Capability
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence/ Dark web scraping
  • Third-Party Risk Monitoring
  • Threat Hunting
  • Access Management (OneSpan Token System)

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Information Security Awareness

Information sharing is essential to the protection of critical infrastructure and to furthering cybersecurity.
Information sharing is essential to the protection of critical infrastructure and to furthering cybersecurity. Technology alone can’t always protect our computers and information. Being aware of information security issues and following best practices are excellent ways to protect yourself, your family and the community. We offer comprehensive information awareness training.

Information Security Training

FSI offers a diverse scope of training for any corporate that needs to upskill their staff.
  • Instructor led courses
  • Online courses
  • Custom course development
  • System Learning Platform and Content

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Know Your Cyber Risk Posture

Get a free cybersecurity risk report with a summary of your organization’s current risk posture and see how attackers can target your firm’s critical assets, which could lead to data loss or a security breach.

What can you expect from this Cybersecurity Risk Rating?

  • Know what the findings are and what they mean to your risk score across multiple security domains
  • Learn how your organization’s cybersecurity performance compares to competitors & peers in your industry
  • Learn how to use your score to influence corrective action with risk prioritized data based on issue severity.

Your risk rating is just the start of improving your cybersecurity risk posture.

For more detailed information on RiskRecon please click here

Research & Development

Training the future leaders of the IT security world.

FSI offers a diverse scope of training for any corporate that needs to upskill their staff.

The training programs as developed and delivered by the FSI team is one that focuses on academia in conjunction with practical training. Our mission in terms of training is multi-fold:

  • Investing in the youth
  • Leadership and management skills
  • Employability

Our courses have an accreditation through the ICITTP and carries a certification that is recognised globally.

The training we offer includes:

Training
  • Career development program
  • Information security awareness training
  • Introduction to information security
  • Advanced certificate in information security management

Team Members

Pat Pather

Chief Executive Officer

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Jeanine Stols

Chief Operating Officer

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Seyton Hayes

Head of Cyber Engineering

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Testimonials

“Our Partner of Choice” – Gus Fritschie

Bulletproof Solutions

Working with FSI was world class and we think the team is awesome, we must admit, we did not expect anything else.

The Good Data Company

We have found them to be professional, effective and a value add to our team, business and clients. It is my view that FSI has some of the most skilled and experienced penetration testing, cyber-analysis, and have helped educate and augment our own team’s skills and experience.

Blue Turtle Technologies

We can confidently recommend FSI as a solid and reliable supplier, and experts in their field that exceeds their SLA’S.

Bottomline

We have in all instances found FSI to be professional, passionate, and extensively knowledgeable in the Security field.

Cybersense

FSI provides us excellent and professional services. They have saved our company image and reputation within our industry.

Karlovac

The services provided by the FSI team contributed to CCBA achieving adequate compliance in terms of POPIA.

Coca Cola Beverages Africa

We have utilized FSI in terms of cyber assessments, penetration testing and audits and would highly recommend them in these disciplines.

OMI consulting

We have found FSI to be professional, effective and a value add to our business and clients.

Bcubed consulting

We rated the services received from FSI as excellent.

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