Data Protection Protect your data with confidence A “check-the-box” approach to compliance will not protect your reputation. In Singapore, with the evolving Data Protection Act Singapore (PDPA) framework, organisations must implement proactive programs, security measures, and sustainable policies to protect data and reputation.Protiviti Singapore helps you confidently maintain and protect your data, wherever it may reside. Our data protection consultants can help you understand the impacts of data security and strengthen your security posture while aligning with Singapore’s data protection regulations.Why data protection and security matter more than everWith rising expectations under PDPA and global regulations, organisations must move beyond compliance and actively secure personal and sensitive information. Protiviti supports your organisation by:Understanding the impact of data protection laws and obligationsAssessing readiness for local and global data security standardsIdentifying gaps in your current data protection frameworkImplementing processes and technologies to ensure complianceStrengthening long-term data security services and resilienceOur approach focuses on three core concepts:Identifying and securing your most valuable data assetsContinuous monitoring Structured, fast response to data breaches and incidents Regardless of where your data resides, Protiviti helps you maintain and protect it, and to understand the impacts Our data protection services in Singapore Pro Briefcase Data identification and security Organisations want to know what data matters most. Protiviti’s data protection methodology identifies critical data, implements measures to protect it, and establishes a program to sustain and maintain data security and privacy as data evolves. Pro Building office Data security compliance No matter the compliance framework (PCI , HITRUST, HIPAA, SOC 2, SWIFT , ISO, NYDFS , FedRAMP, FISMA, CMMC ) we scope your environment, address compliance gaps, and implement policies, procedures and technical solutions to ensure alignment with the requirements of the Data Protection Act in Singapore. Pro Document Consent Third-party risk management Organisations increasingly rely on third parties but struggle to balance the level of investment in securing partners. The most effective TPRM programs are repeatable, quantifiable, and manage more risk per dollar spent. Pro Document Files Secure architecture Securely maintaining technologies, systems, and networks is a challenge most companies face. Whether aligning with compliance requirements or adopting zero trust architecture , we bring skilled expertise to the design and implementation of your security. Pro Document Stack Cyber defence and response No matter how much you invest in security, incidents happen. Protiviti offers full-service incident response teams that optimise your environment to address dynamic data threats. Pro Legal Briefcase Cyber resilience Ensure your data is available when you need it. Knowing where vulnerabilities lie will help you recover more quickly and minimise customer harm. Protiviti helps you detect, prevent, respond to, recover and learn from operational disruptions. Why Protiviti Singapore is your trusted data protection partner Protiviti provides expert-level data security consulting solutions to FORTUNE 1000® and FORTUNE Global 500® companies across the world. We provide our clients with data security expertise that spans numerous regulations across all industries.Helping organisations comply with data security and privacy requirements is part of our DNA.PCI: Protiviti is one of the largest and most experienced PCI QSA firms (since 2002) and a four-time member of the PCI SSC’s Global Executive Assessor Roundtable. We frequently present at the Council’s community meetings and partner with global merchants and service providers to aid our clients on their journeys to achieve and maintain PCI certification.CMMC : Protiviti Government Services is a CMMC-AB Registered Provider Organisation™ (RPO) providing accredited consulting services around the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program.HITRUST and SWIFT : We are a HITRUST CSF Assessor and SWIFT CSP and partner with clients seeking to certify compliance. Featured insights and client stories INSIGHTS PAPER Protect Your Cloud Environment With CNAPP 8 min read In 2023, a prominent global technology firm experienced a significant security breach when sensitive production data was inadvertently restored in a development environment. This misconfiguration led to the exposure of credentials and customer data,... IN FOCUS Navigating the DOJ final rule on bulk sensitive personal data: What does it mean for your business? 4 min read Multinational organisations must now comply with a sweeping new U.S. Department of Justice rule that restricts the transfer of bulk sensitive personal data to foreign adversaries. The rule, established under Executive Order 14117, went into effect... SURVEY CFOs Address a Data Security and Privacy Triple Threat 4 min read CFOs prioritise addressing the trifecta of data security and privacy threats due to rising cyber warfare, extortion risks, and stringent regulatory requirements. CLIENT STORY Enhancing Consent Management with OneTrust 5 min read Protiviti and OneTrust helped a global software and IT solutions provider enhance its consent management processes, ensuring regulatory compliance. BLOGS Manage, Govern AI Assets with Microsoft Purview’s New AI Hub 6 min read From personal digital assistants to autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising how we interact with technology and each other. Amidst this landscape, Microsoft Copilot and Open AI’s ChatGPT stand at the forefront, harnessing... BLOGS 5 Tips to Navigate Security in Agile Development 5 min read In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, DevOps practices have revolutionised software development and deployment, allowing organisations in Singapore and globally to achieve greater efficiency and agility. As DevOps teams embrace cloud-based... BLOGS Prioritise privacy to build trust and elevate customer experience 6 min read Most businesses recognise the significance of data privacy and identity management in safeguarding information, yet many overlook the relationship between privacy, identity management and customer experience. This connection is becoming increasingly... BLOGS Developing a security function during a CISO’s first 100 days 7 min read These turbulent times of evolving threats and rising personal responsibility considerations for cybersecurity leaders make the CISO role a challenging but rewarding position. The CISO must contend with an increasing sophistication of attacks,... BLOGS Metrics’ role in cyber transformation 5 min read We’ve all heard the saying, “what gets measured gets done,” meaning that regular measurement and reporting helps to keep organisations focused on the information that matters. But with so many data points available to measure security, it is... BLOGS Enhancing cyber capabilities using a threat-driven strategy 6 min read Senior leaders focused oncybersecurityrecognise there is considerable guidance, best practices, frameworks, regulations and varied opinions on how programmes should design defensive capabilities. In addition, depending on the day, the... Previous Article Pagination Next Article Leadership Sam Bassett Sam is the country leader for Protiviti Singapore. With over 25 years' experience, he's primarily worked in financial services with consulting firms or directly in the banking industry to deliver change and support strategic, tactical, and operation goals across Asia, ... Learn More Bernard Tan Bernard is a director at Protiviti Singapore with over 25 years of experience in financial services and consulting, with proven expertise in IT, cybersecurity, digital banking, and operational and anti-money laundering (AML) audits. He has been responsible for the APAC ... Learn More Cyber risk quantification empowers multichannel retail giant to improve risk management Protiviti utilised cyber risk quantification to enhance the risk management process of a top 10 North American multichannel retailer. Get Involved Case studies Protiviti conducts vendor assessments for global Fortune 100 healthcare organisation Situation: This highly-decentralised client had disparate vendor security assessments and governance policies, which led to repeated assessments and a lack of a common view of vendor risk.Value: Protiviti enabled the client to properly modify a COTS application in six months and build a strong foundation for an employee training module. Protiviti leads division of Fortune 50 pharmaceutical corporation to HITRUST certification Situation: The diagnostic device division of this company needed a third-party partner to conduct a HITRUST certification controls assessment to identify and remediate control gaps.Value: Protiviti assisted in developing a plan and timeline for HITRUST certification. Major payment card brand recruits Protiviti for PCI compliance support Situation: This global brand needed assistance with its payment card industry (PCI) compliance program.Value: Protiviti’s experience with acquiring banks and merchant compliance initiatives assisted in the development and rollout of this client’s compliance program for key stakeholders. Bank drafts Protiviti to improve data privacy and information security Situation: This client needed to update policies and procedures, with organisational alignment between the first, second, and third lines of defense.Value: Protiviti updated the client’s governance and policies to improve risk assessments, increase visibility into the risk profile of critical systems and infrastructure, and challenge existing data security practices to enhance enterprise regulatory compliance.
