Project supported under call for projects #1 (2024)
" Empowering Small Organizations to Fight Against the Exponential Growth of Cyberecrime "
SMEs often lack the financial means or resources to invest in traditional Security Operations Center (SOC) services. The Watchdog project aims to develop a plug-and-play security sensor inspired by best practices and current innovations that can be deployed without advanced technical skills. It will be automatically and remotely configured, provide a simplified and intuitive interface, and integrate advanced forensics and regulatory compliance.
Description
Development of a plug-and-play security sensor inspired by best practices and current innovations that can be deployed without advanced technical skills:
- Integration of state-of-the-art technologies that provide multi-layered protection (IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, honeypots and honeyfiles)
- Fully automated remote configuration and deployment
- Simplified, intuitive web interface for users and administrators (management of security alerts, configuration of notification parameters, incident response instructions)
- Complex incidents can be escalated to the SOC for expert assistance
- Advanced forensics and regulatory compliance
- Ability to adapt to technology evolution over time
Problem
Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are at a loss when it comes to the scale and complexity of cyber threats. They often lack the financial means or resources to invest in traditional Security Operations Center (SOC) services, leaving a critical gap in their security posture.
Objective
Offer a comprehensive, affordable cybersecurity solution for SMEs and organizations with fewer than 100 employees for less than CHF 1,000 per month that is easy to install and use.
Budget
Total cost of the project
CHF 247,520
[seal] funding
CHF 59,600
Calendar
December 2024
Start of collaborative project
December 2025
Market-ready product
Who does what?
- Development of technical specifications and sensor architecture
- Development of a remote deployment method
- Performance of tests
- Implementation of pilot sites
- Technical support management
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Validation of sensor functionality from a forensic and regulatory compliance perspective
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Definition of detection capabilities and degree of data collection for incident response and investigation purposes
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Development and implementation of an automated remote sensor configuration system
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Design of user and administration interfaces for advanced functionalities
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Preparation of technical documentation