Focus ~ Information Security is a constant process of design, implementation, monitoring and assessment. To have an effective Information Security program, organizations must develop policies and systems that are in line with the organization’s mission and goals but also address the many areas of risk. Your information assurance and awareness programs will incorporate a number of products and processes to create a complete solution. No matter what part of the Information Security Life Cycle your organization is developing, Tailwind Associates has the knowledge and expertise to ensure your success.

—Strength ~ Implementing a strong defensive posture using a layered approach is how organizations mitigate risk. A strong security posture may include Perimeter Defense, Endpoint Security, Identity Management, Data Encryptions, Compliance and Software Assurance solutions. Delivering best of breed industry solutions coupled with decades of consulting experience is our greatest strength.

Information Security and Compliance

Many organizations are facing the monumental task of becoming compliant with industry and regulatory mandates like HIPAA, PCI, NERC, Sarbanes Oxley and GLBA.

Tailwind Associates offers a “Defense in Depth” approach to Information Security by delivering expert consulting services and products that address the design, implementation, monitoring and assessment phases of the Information Security Life Cycle. Our Information Assurance and Risk Management solutions for the enterprise include:

• Security Assessment
• Identity & Access Management
• Compliance
• Perimeter Defense
• Endpoint Security
• Software Assurance

Perimeter Defenses

Defending mission critical Websites and Corporate Internet connections is a critical part of every organization's defense posture. We address your perimeter defense strategy with solutions such as:

• Intrusion Preventions
• Intelligent Web Proxy's
• Email Security
• Firewalls

End Point Security

Laptop, workstation and server security requires constant vigilance and management. Tailwind Associates offers best of breed solutions for:

• Patch Management
• Malware Protection
• Disk Encryption
• Wireless Security
• Network Access Control
• Data Loss Prevention

Software Security Assurance

A "Defense in Depth" security strategy is important for securing your information assets. Using the latest technology in software analysis we can verify that your source code is written correctly and does not violate any security requirements during the development phase of any project.

When the application code is securely written we back that up with industry leading Applications Layer Firewalls for a layered perimeter defense and Database Firewalls to monitor and protect the core data repositories.