Cyber Assess Scheme

• February 6, 2024
• Andrew

The Cyber Assess Scheme aims to bolster businesses’ security and resilience by offering specialised cybersecurity expertise and services. This initiative empowers businesses to proactively handle cyber threats, strengthen local enterprises, and reduce supply chain risks in the private sector. Tailored offerings furnish technical and business acumen, enhancing IT system security and effectively addressing information security threats.

This project is fully funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility fund which is part of the NextGenerationEU Programme.

Scope of Scheme
Our comprehensive services focus on assessing IT systems and infrastructure (excluding Software as a Services (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), SCADA, Operational Technology (OT), and personal devices), emphasizing Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Security Architecture Reviews, Risk Assessment, and Audits & Reviews.

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The Cyber Assess Scheme will operate on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to service availability. With a dedicated budget of up to €150,000, the scheme provides free of charge services to eligible enterprises. To ensure equitable distribution and effective utilization of resources, specific allocations have been established for each service category.

Vulnerability Assessments
12 businesses – Assessment will be capped at maximum 4 business days for each business

Penetration Testing
3 large businesses – Pen Test will be capped at maximum 8 business days for each large business

6 SMEs – Pen Test will be capped at maximum 6 business days for each SME

Security Architecture Reviews
3 businesses – Review will be capped at maximum 10 business days for each business

Risk Assessments
3 businesses – Assessment will be capped at maximum 10 business days for each business

Audit & Reviews
3 businesses – Review will be capped at maximum 10 business days for each business

Provision of Services
Collaborating with industry leaders, our Contractors will deliver these services remotely, between Quarter 1 2024 and Quarter 3 2025, ensuring your business’s cybersecurity needs are met with expertise. MITA will not be processing any data exchanged between the Contractor and the applicant; Contractor and applicant will be in direct contact to complete the assignment. Commitment will be formalised between MITA and the applicant if the application is successful.