Information systems assurance
Information Technology is no longer a commodity but a necessity, since it enables organisations to operate more efficiently, effectively and innovatively, utilising the latest technologies on the market. It has changed the way we deal with our partners, where those who have embraced it have created a clear and distinct competitive advantage.
But all this has come at a price, since we are dependent on the underlying mechanisms which make technological solutions possible. Systems are integrated across the globe in seamless ways, and we all expect that everything runs as smooth as clockwork. But as the saying goes, ‘You are as strong as your weakest link’, so even the simplest mishap spells disaster to your organisation.
There are a multitude of threats ready to exploit any vulnerability within your systems, so you always have to be on the guard. Whether being a computer virus, confidential information ending up in the wrong hands, employees (unintentionally or deliberately) upsetting your systems, or a system malfunction, you have to ensure that your technical infrastructure is robust enough to fend off these attacks.
At RSM Malta we offer a variety of specialised information security services which ensure that the risks within your organisation are identified, reduced and managed in the most efficient manner. This can be achieved by providing you with sound advice on a variety of areas where you could need our assistance.
Our services include:
Our people are all qualified in the fields of Information Technology and Information Systems Auditing, and have years of experience working directly in these areas with some of the largest operations both locally and abroad. We are happy to share our knowledge and experience with you and to develop a positive working relationship
Business process re-engineering
A successful business is one which is able to evolve, adapt and diversify its operations from time to time as to reflect the ongoing changes required by the market. But this is no easy task since it involves rethinking the way the business processes work and adjust them accordingly.
At RSM Malta we can help you with this task since we can re-engineer your business processes to be more efficient and improve performance, and at the same time save on your operational costs.
IT Gap analysis
Whether to comply with regulatory or internal requirements, or implement an international standards framework, at RSM Malta we can help you bridge the gap by assessing your current operations and clearly define and recommend what is required to reach your goals.
Enterprise resource planning systems
ERPs are complex in nature since they integrate various modules in order to computerise and link the various business processes within your organisation.
At RSM Malta we can provide various services relating to ERPs’, such as consultation on systems integration, systems implementation, data extraction, process mapping or by guiding you into selecting the system which best suits your needs.
IT Governance
Since your organisation relies son your IT systems it is critical that your overall business strategy is correctly aligned to your organisation’s IT strategy.
Through IT governance, RSM Malta can help you make sure that your organisation is reaping the right benefits from IT.
Information system assurance
RSM Malta offers a variety of specialist information security services designed to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to your systems and data. Our Information systems assurance professionals provide advice to help you make your technology systems, and the processes they support, function as intended and that appropriate contingencies are in place to allow your organisation to operate 'business as usual' in the event of not being able to access systems.
Project management
Project management is an art, which must be conducted with surgical precision. If you have a complex project and you do not have the necessary expertise to manage it, then let us manage it for you. We can offer you project management services by assigning one or more of our experienced project managers in order for you to allocate the right resources, invest the right funds and finish the project on time.
Project assurance
If you want to independently gauge a complex project in order to ensure a successful delivery, we can help by monitoring all activities and ensure that the project is of the highest quality and is delivered on time and on budget.
Controls design and implementation
By performing a business impact analysis together with a risk assessment, we can identify the threats to your operations and quantify the risk level on each of these threats. We can then help you with the design and implementation of the appropriate controls in order to mitigate the identified risks.
Post implementation reviews
After your project is up and running, we can conduct a post implementation review in order to assess whether the solution has met its objectives and identify areas which need refining, and finally identify any lessons learned.
IT internal audit
IT risks can affect your organization in a number of negative ways. By performing an IT internal audit of your IT systems we will ensure that any identified risks are promptly controlled, thus giving you peace of mind.
Pre system reviews of remote gaming solutions
Our people have vast experience in remote gaming consulting and auditing. We can review your systems following an internal framework, which is based on ISO security standards. Our review framework covers a number of domains and follows a risk based approach.
Software quality assurance
When developing new software or acquiring a bespoke system, you need to ensure that the solution is of the highest quality before utilizing it in the real world. At RSM Malta we can test the solution by applying our SQA methodologies as to ensure that it is of the highest standard.
Better more, we can offer our services at design stage in order to provide you with our recommendations at the early stages of the process before the software is developed, and save you the cost of modification further down the line.
Business continuity planning
Nowadays an organization cannot afford to stop operating due to an emergency situation. At RSM Malta we can develop Business Continuity Plans which will ensure that business operations are resumed in the least time possible thus minimizing the effect of an incident.
Data management and systems integration
Our team of IT consultants can help you manage your data in the most efficient ways possible. Whether being the design and implementation of a Data Warehouse or the utilization of Data mining techniques, we can offer you a variety of services as to manage your data better.
Furthermore, since today’s’ solutions involve integrating a number of systems together, we can be present at design stage in order to ensure that the best solutions are adopted and that responsibilities are shared.