Cyber Security
Protecting the networks that carry your video, voice, and building systems — hardening, monitoring, and response built into the design. Network segmentation, device hardening, and incident response.
What We Deliver
The networks that carry your CCTV footage, access control events, IPTV streams, and building automation data are high-value targets. A compromised building network can disable security cameras, unlock doors, or provide a pivot point into your corporate IT systems. Satworks approaches cyber security as an integral part of every system we design — not an afterthought. We harden the networks and devices we install, monitor for threats, and provide a clear incident response path when something goes wrong.
Core Capabilities
Network Segmentation
VLAN-based isolation of CCTV, access control, IPTV, building automation, and corporate IT networks. Firewall policies controlling inter-VLAN traffic. Zero-trust architecture for sensitive systems.
Device Hardening
Default credentials changed, unnecessary services disabled, firmware updated on all network devices, cameras, and controllers. CIS Benchmark hardening applied to servers and network equipment.
Patch Management
Structured patch management programme for all managed devices. Vulnerability scanning to identify unpatched systems. Emergency patching capability for critical vulnerabilities.
Access Governance
Role-based access control for all management systems. Multi-factor authentication for remote access. Privileged access management for administrative accounts. Regular access reviews.
Audit Logging & SIEM
Centralized log collection from all network devices, security systems, and servers. SIEM correlation rules detecting suspicious patterns. Tamper-evident log storage for forensic investigation.
Vulnerability Assessment & Response
Regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. Risk-rated findings with remediation guidance. Incident response retainer with defined response times for security events.
Case Studies
DIFC, Dubai
Financial Services Firm
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Exploitable Vulnerabilities Post-Hardening
Challenge
Regulatory audit identified that building security systems (CCTV, access control) were on the same network as trading systems. CCTV cameras running default credentials. No audit logging for security system access.
Solution
Network segmentation project isolating building systems from corporate IT. All CCTV cameras hardened — default credentials replaced, firmware updated, unnecessary services disabled. Centralized logging for all security system events. SIEM deployment with correlation rules for suspicious access patterns.
Result
Regulatory audit passed with network segmentation confirmed. Penetration test found zero exploitable vulnerabilities in building systems post-hardening. Security team now has full audit trail for all system access.
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Healthcare Network
NESA
Compliance Achieved
Challenge
Hospital network with medical devices, clinical systems, and building automation on a flat network. Ransomware incident at a peer hospital prompted urgent security review. No incident response plan in place.
Solution
Network segmentation with clinical, administrative, IoT/building, and guest zones. Medical device hardening programme. Vulnerability scanning across all 1,200 network-connected devices. Incident response plan developed and tested. Security awareness training for IT staff.
Result
Network segmentation confirmed by independent security audit. Simulated ransomware exercise demonstrated containment within clinical zone — no spread to other zones. Hospital achieved NESA compliance certification.
Proactive Security vs. Reactive Approach
| Feature | Satworks | Typical Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Network isolation | VLAN segmentation, firewall policy | Flat network, no isolation |
| Device security | Hardened, patched, monitored | Default credentials, unpatched |
| Threat detection | SIEM, real-time alerting | Discovered after breach |
| Audit trail | Centralized, tamper-evident logs | Fragmented or absent |
| Incident response | Defined plan, tested regularly | Ad-hoc, no plan |
| Compliance | NESA, ISO 27001, GDPR ready | Compliance gaps common |
Trusted Partners
Fortinet
Palo Alto Networks
CrowdStrike
Splunk
Tenable
Microsoft Defender
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