K-12 School District

Multi-Media Technician

We contracted TALAS with the goal of improving our overall network security and with their help we were successful in that endeavor. Their process of discovery and investigation lead to valuable insights into the state of our cyber security infrastructure. As a result of the investigation process, we were provided an easy-to-read overview of our cyber security ecosystem and actionable goals that aligned to common security standards. With the blueprint, recommendations, and information provided by TALAS we had a simple roadmap to improve our cyber security.

Working with TALAS was very easy. Our questions were addressed thoroughly and promptly. Project management and scheduling kept everything moving forward and our deliverables were achieved on schedule. TALAS services were very flexible and able to address the specific needs of our organization. Overall, it was a successful and pleasant experience.

K-12 School District

Superintendent

As a former IT director and current superintendent whose school was hit with a cyber-attack that crippled my district for several months, cybersecurity is something I firmly believe is necessary for all schools. It is also something that as superintendent's we need to take an active role in understanding and supporting across our districts.

When a cybersecurity incident occurs, we are the ones dealing with boards, parents and angry community members demanding answers. Having an impartial outside group analyze your IT systems and protocols is a necessary step in ensuring your systems are in good order.

Over the last few months, I have worked with TALAS Security at my districts for a series of cybersecurity assessments and other services they offer. My IT Director and Data Protection Officer worked closely with Paul and Owahn from TALAS throughout this process.

Owahn and Paul made the process simple. They made complex cybersecurity concepts easy to understand which made larger discussions for the purposes of planning and budgeting much easier. Working with TALAS was a positive experience and would recommend them for my fellow educators.

Municipality

City Comptroller

Working with TALAS has been a tremendously enlightening experience. From the beginning of the relationship with TALAS, the team’s professionalism and knowledge made it clear we had made the right decision to contract for our cybersecurity needs. The weekly reports kept us informed on their progress without overwhelming our staff with meetings, it became apparent very quickly that TALAS understood our hectic workdays and they thankfully worked independently to secure the information they needed to provide the services of our agreement. The final reports have proven to be filled with extremely valuable information. It was especially beneficial to find a number of recommendations were of little cost to the city and could be easily implemented. We also found that simply implementing those recommendations allowed the city access to a more favorable cybersecurity insurance plan while reducing our risk for an attack. This is a win win for us! The cybersecurity risk and threat assessment performed by TALAS was professional, efficient and extremely thorough. I highly recommend TALAS to any company that is thinking about their cybersecurity future.

K-12 School District

Network Coordinator

TALAS Security gave us a place to start by defining the big picture including detailed elements of existing Cybersecurity control. The service focused on learning and understanding our unique capability without affecting day to day obligations. TALAS immediately identified ineffective duplication of Cyber controls along with in-house no-cost tactical directives resulting in risk reduction allowing for an increase in available funds for future projects. The information in the report along with 4 touch points over a calendar year has given us a much better leg to stand on as we begin to request defined policies and procedures as well as funding for security related assets. Bottom Line, TALAS delivered a manageable and achievable list of directives tailored for our environment that have helped us measurably increase our cybersecurity posture in a cost effective and efficient way. The Discover service and report were timely and relevant to our district and current trends in the cybersecurity threat landscape. Paul and Owahn spent their time researching, organizing, simplifying, and strengthening our Cybersecurity program and controls so we didn’t need to shift our focus away from keeping our staff and students connected and learning.