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Ransomware, Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), and other malware are still the most common cyberattacks in 2020. In fact, ransomware costs double year-over-year, as per Forbes. The impact targets not just your money but also your data and assets. In this service, Steppa provides a holistic approach to detect infections, exploits, and any type of malware that targets your business. In this context, Steppa analyzes websites, mobile apps, operating systems, communications, and data in order to detect and stop malware. The malware, ransomware, and rootkit removal service can be conducted daily, and near real-time alerts and reports can be generated.

What are the features of this service?

This service provides the following features:

• All-time Monitoring.
• Malware Detection and Removal.
• Website Malware Check.
• Operating Systems Malware and Rootkit Check.
• Antivirus Setup and Audit.
• Email Security Setup and Protection.
• Malware Investigation.
• Backup and Restore, Business Continuity.
• IP Blacklist Detection and Removal.
• Scheduled and Automated Protection.
• Email Alerts and Notifications.
• Reports (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Online Cloud and On-premise Support.
• Among others.

Case Study

In one of the scenarios, the hacker encrypted all the data on one of the main data center workstations in Dubai (UAE). The backup was not helpful since it was also encrypted.  Obviously operations were interrupted for a day. However, after subscribing to our service, the business was robust against infections. and threats. In addition, the malware scan was generating daily alerts and notifications to mitigate the risk in near real-time.

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Hackers use the Internet to identify vulnerabilities or even to publish sensitive information about you or your business [Source]. Such activities can cause a disaster for your business, brand name, and reputation. Therefore, in order to reduce such threats, Steppa generates public discovery reports based on intelligence. Public and attack surface discoveries provide an intelligence-gathering service that is based on information collected from publicly available sources of cyberspace. We are experiencing an advanced use of technology in various sectors such as banking and finance, multimedia, social media, and critical infrastructures such as Industry 4.0 and Operational Technology (OT). In addition to the development of smart technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, and cloud services, data is becoming the new oil.

Your assets, which can be based on such data, can be targeted by several threats such as sabotage, information theft, etc. As such, the Steppa Public and Attack Surface discovery service is a great way to extract actionable and predictive intelligence related to your business from thousands of public, classified, and unclassified sources. Steppa is proudly one of the most known companies for cybersecurity intel gathering and public discovery. 

How does it work?

You provide a human name, a phone number, a domain, an IP address, or an email address. Steppa will generate a detailed public discovery report. Raw data is also available to integrate the output to your SIEM solution or visualization tool. The average report of our reports is based on 25,000 pieces of information. The report can be generated between 2 and 3 business days. 

Who can use this service?

Anyone can use this service to protect the brand and reputation of business assets and personnel. For example, a bank can use such a service to monitor real-time stolen credit card information that is published in the black market. At the personal level, a politician or a Very Important Person (VIP) can monitor his/her name and activities online.

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• - Organizations use social media dashboards for brand and reputation protection.
• - Bloggers, politicians, celebrities, and VIPs use Steppa social media dashboards to extract intel, protect profiles and identities, and measure performance and progress.
• - Sales and marketing executives use this service to empower their strategies and business intelligence and be the first to identify trends through social networks.
• - Everyone can use a customized search to generate social media reports, alerts, and notifications in real time.

Case Study: Professionals in the real estate sector are using our service to identify potential buyers on social media. For instance, an agent uses our dashboard to get real-time alerts and notifications on his mobile once our engine detects such a message, e.g., "I want to buy a condo in Dubai." As a result, the agent will be able to connect promptly to the social media channel in order to communicate with the potential client (user).

In addition to this social media analytics and intelligence service, Steppa provides measurements for business intelligence via dashboards. In this context, Steppa provides more than 50 dashboards, which visualize any computer and raw data. These dashboards correlate and run as a SIEM service on our cloud or dedicated in your data center. Furthermore, this service helps in building capabilities such as Security Operation Center (SOC). APIs are also available to integrate Steppa dashboards' data into your own SIEM and visualization tool. For more information on Steppa products, services, and intel, please check here.

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IT Audit and Compliance is an essential element in risk and quality management. For instance, Steppa's IT audit and compliance service allows your business to be compliant with, but not limited, the following standards:

- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- ISO27001:2013 Information Security Management System
- ISO 22301 Business continuity management systems
- PCI-DSS v3.2 Payment Card Industry – Data Security Standard
- NIST CSF – Cyber Security Framework
- IEC62443 / ISA99 – Cyber Security in Industrial Control Systems
- SWIFT Customer Security Controls Framework
- UAE’s National Cyber Risk Management Framework (NCRMF)
- UAE - National Electronic Security Authority (NESA / SIA) – Information Assurance Standard
- Security Industry Regulatory Agency Standards
- Dubai Electronic Security Center – Information Security Regulation Version 2 (ISR)
- Saudi Arabia Monetary Authority (SAMA) – Cyber Security Framework
- Abu Dhabi Department of Health – Healthcare Information and Cyber Security Standard
- National Cyber security Authority, Saudi Arabia – Essential Cyber security Controls
- Abu Dhabi Data Management Standard – ADSIC / ADSSSA
- Dubai Data Law – DDE
- among others.

What's the best approach during the IT audit and compliance process?

In this context, the information security audit at Steppa is an efficient way to do the following:

- Identify business readiness level at a non-technical level
- Identify vulnerabilities at the technical level
- Import all known and identified risks into Steppa's GRC Risk Management tool.
- Prioritize risks and tasks
- Automate the process of managing risk within your team
- Send notifications and follow-up emails on pending tasksGenerate reports and risk trends
- Control and reduce the risk associated to your business

As a result, you can use our Steppa Risk Management Tool to help managing and auditing your business in a systematic and automated manners.

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Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) is one of the most effective cybersecurity services for businesses that want to proactively identify and fix security weaknesses before attackers exploit them. In today’s digital environment, cyber threats evolve rapidly, and organizations of all sizes — from startups to established enterprises — are frequent targets. VAPT helps you understand your actual security posture through real-world testing and expert analysis.

Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing combine automated scanning, manual validation, and ethical hacking techniques to uncover security flaws across your systems, websites, applications, networks, and cloud environments. Because every business relies on technology to operate, even a small vulnerability can lead to data breaches, financial loss, downtime, or reputational damage. Our cybersecurity ethical hackers and investigators simulate real attack scenarios to evaluate your organization’s security readiness and resilience.

In fact, cyberattacks are now costing businesses $200,000 USD on average, as per a CNBC report.
For business owners, this highlights the importance of moving from reactive security to proactive prevention. VAPT services help reduce risk, support compliance initiatives, and give leadership teams clear visibility into vulnerabilities that could impact operations.

A professional VAPT engagement allows your business to achieve the following goals:

How VAPT Protects Your Business

Unlike automated security scans alone, a comprehensive VAPT service combines human expertise with advanced tools to identify hidden vulnerabilities that automated systems may miss. Penetration testing goes beyond detection by demonstrating how an attacker could exploit weaknesses, helping decision-makers understand real business impact.

For business owners, this means clarity. Instead of technical jargon or overwhelming reports, you receive actionable insights that explain where risks exist, how attackers could use them, and what steps should be taken first. This helps organizations prioritize budgets and security initiatives effectively while reducing operational risk.

VAPT also supports compliance and governance requirements across industries. Many standards and frameworks — such as ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR — recommend or require regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. By conducting routine VAPT exercises, organizations demonstrate due diligence and strengthen stakeholder trust.

Common Risks Identified During VAPT

During a VAPT engagement, security professionals often discover issues such as outdated software, insecure configurations, weak authentication practices, exposed databases, missing patches, and vulnerabilities in web applications or APIs. These weaknesses are commonly exploited by cybercriminals, but they are also highly preventable when discovered early.

Our security experts analyze both external and internal attack surfaces. External testing examines what attackers can access from the internet, while internal testing evaluates risks from compromised devices or insider threats. This comprehensive approach ensures your business is protected from multiple angles.

Join the hundreds of organizations that trust Steppa services to improve security posture and reduce cyber risk. Whether you are a growing company or an established enterprise, our team works closely with your internal IT staff to ensure security improvements are practical, prioritized, and aligned with your business objectives.

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Innovation, research, and development (R&D) drive effective solutions to today’s cybersecurity challenges.

Since 2012, the Steppa Cybersecurity Development Lab has been a leader in advanced cybersecurity innovation. Our team of innovative data scientists has published over 60 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters and contributed to leading international research venues.