GIS expertise strengthened by independent cybersecurity knowledge
GIS Pro works with independent cybersecurity specialists, including Dr Craig Valli of Safe n Secure Cyber, to strengthen the security and resilience of the spatial systems we design, host and support.
This brings together practical GIS architecture, cloud-system experience and specialist cyber-resilience knowledge from the beginning of the system lifecycle.
Modern GIS environments can connect spatial databases, cloud infrastructure, web services, mobile devices, operational systems, automated data pipelines and internal or external users.
Each connection creates value, but it also needs to be understood and managed.
Secure GIS therefore requires more than enabling a login or installing a firewall.
It requires consideration of :
GIS Pro understands the spatial architecture and operational workflow.
Independent cybersecurity specialists provide additional knowledge in cyber risk, resilience, review and business continuity.
Bringing those disciplines together creates a stronger foundation than treating security as a final deployment checklist.
Users should only have access to the information and functions required for their role.
Depending on the system and client requirements, this can include role-based permissions, least-privilege access, multi-factor authentication, controlled administrative accounts and defined processes for granting, changing and removing access.
Access controls are considered across databases, web maps, field applications, dashboards, integrations and administrative services—not only at the visible application login.
GIS Pro designs systems to reduce unnecessary exposure and separate components according to their function and risk.
This include hardened system configurations, restricted services, protected administrative interfaces, separation of application and data components, secure communication between services, controlled integration accounts and appropriate encryption.
A secure system must continue to be maintained after launch.
GIS Pro considers software updates, dependency management, system logging, access review, configuration review and the investigation of unusual system behaviour as ongoing operational responsibilities.
Independent cybersecurity expertise can also be applied where appropriate to review practices, identify weaknesses and recommend improvements based on the system’s risk profile and project scope.
Security includes the ability to recover—not only the effort to prevent an incident.
Backup arrangements, retention, recovery responsibilities and continuity requirements are considered according to the importance of the system and its data.
GIS Pro works with specialist advisers to consider how security events would be identified, assessed, contained and recovered from within the wider operational and governance environment.
GIS Pro does not claim that incidents can always be prevented. The objective is to reduce avoidable exposure, detect issues earlier and respond through clearer, prepared processes.
Our security approach is informed by recognised frameworks and practices, including relevant principles from ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002.
GIS Pro does not claim ISO/IEC 27001 certification unless the relevant legal entity, service and scope have been formally certified.
The objective is practical alignment: applying appropriate, risk-based security practices throughout the design, implementation and operation of the GIS environment.
Combined with independent cybersecurity input, this gives clients a GIS partner that understands both how spatial systems work and what is required to operate them responsibly over time.
No connected system can be described as completely secure.
Our role is to understand the risk, apply proportionate controls, maintain the environment and bring in specialist expertise where it adds value.
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