WHAT ARE WE ALL ABOUT?
Forged in the belief that cybersecurity should be a top-tier priority, COBALT Defense Partners was created to provide extensive, quality consulting, assessment, and remediation services for today's technology-driven businesses. Whether your goal is regulatory compliance, protecting your organization's online traffic, or restoring your connectivity and operability, COBALT is ready and able to provide the knowledge, skills, and dedication required to meet your goals.
Current market projections tell us that businesses expect to spend $170.4 billion on security in 2022, indicating an increase of over $45 billion from the prior year. And even in light of this, attacks are on the rise and becoming more and more sophisticated. The health care sector has been struck especially hard with over 90% of organizations experiencing at least one data breach between 2019 and the present. All of this data confirms that cybersecurity is arguably the fastest-growing segment of the technology industry to date.
At COBALT, we have developed a process to help your business meet these needs head-on. We encourage our clients to be proactive in their approach to cybersecurity, but we can also help identify and resolve issues as they arise and integrate solutions to prevent further damage. Let us show you more about our process and the strategies specifically designed to help you achieve and maintain confidence in the systems that are the backbone of your business.
CYBERSECURITY SPENDING DRIVERS *
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
INCIDENT REDUCTION
EVOLVING THREAT DETECTION
REPUTATION MAINTENANCE
INVESTIGATION / INCIDENT RESPONSE
* Based on a 2020 survey of 450 information technology and security leaders
HOW DO WE DO IT?
Our process at COBALT is based on a strategy of proactive implementation. As with any defense strategy, it is wisest to integrate as early as possible in the process. With that said, COBALT can step in at any point, whether your existing defenses have been breached or your organization is making every effort to stave off any unforeseen circumstance.
Our five-point strategy is flexible enough to aggressively meet, at any stage, every concern you may have. Yet, it is also stringent enough to allow us to identify and eradicate the most complex threats to your organization's cyber health. With a depth of experience in multiple disciplines from forensic investigations, software development, and network design and integration, COBALT brings to bear proven expertise and dedication as well.
Learn more about our services below:
ASSESS
During the initial assessment phase, we take complete stock of all hardware, software, network, and ISP connectivity, existing security policies, and prevailing business practices to provide an accurate picture of your organization's cybersecurity posture.
EVALUATE
Following the assessment phase, we will diligently evaluate all of our findings based on identifiable vulnerabilities, and perceived system weaknesses. We will engage in a collaborative approach to designing and establishing a strong security design that works well for your business.
RECOMMEND
Based on our findings, we will present our best solution as well as a comprehensive integration plan to integrate our suggested solution in the most prompt and effective way.
INTEGRATE
On approval of our recommendations and project design, we then assemble a project team and schedule, as well as the materials to ensure that the integration goes as smoothly as possible.
MAINTAIN
Following the project integration, we will work with you to revise security policies, establish network monitoring procedures, and perform required updates. As part of our maintenance program, we also perform industry-standard audits as well as manage annual renewals and upgrades for your business systems.
Troy N. Thomas
Principal Consultant
Troy is a managing partner at Cobalt Defense Partners, a cybersecurity firm focused on supporting businesses in establishing and maintaining a strong cybersecurity posture. He brings to Cobalt over thirty years of law enforcement and criminal investigations experience. During his time as an Investigator, he developed an expertise in financial crimes to include white collar and organized internet and digital larceny.
Currently, Troy serves as the Department Chair for the Criminal Justice program for a Texas based community college. His higher education interest lies in instructing courses that examine and develop strategies for response to cybercrime and contemporary criminal investigations.
Kevin R. Thomas
Principal Consultant
As a managing partner at Cobalt Defense Partners, Kevin Thomas is dedicated to reducing today’s cybersecurity threats by working with businesses to identify and improve their cybersecurity posture. He manages projects with a strong commitment to building those alliances that allow for long term customer relationships as well as positive outcomes and ROI.
In 1999, he established the systems development and integration firm Thomas Data Design and now, with over two decades of proven experience in a broad array of disciplines, he possesses a diverse resume of technical engineering and integration skills as well as entrepreneurial ability.
