Cloud security

The cloud isn't secure by default. We make it so.

Moving to the cloud doesn't automatically make your data safer — in fact, misconfigured cloud environments are one of the fastest-growing sources of breaches. Whether you're on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, KIS reviews your setup against NIST CSF 2.0 Protect and Detect controls, identifies exposure, and helps you build a security-first environment without slowing your team down.

What's included

Cloud security posture assessment (AWS, Azure, or GCP) against NIST CSF 2.0
Identity and access management (IAM) review
Storage bucket and database exposure audit
Network security group and firewall rule review
Logging, monitoring, and alerting configuration
Secrets management and credential exposure check
Cloud security architecture recommendations
Ongoing cloud monitoring available as add-on

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Cloud platforms we cover

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

S3, EC2, RDS, IAM, CloudTrail, Security Hub — the most common platform for NZ tech businesses.

Microsoft Azure

Azure AD, storage accounts, VMs, key vaults, Defender for Cloud. Assessed alongside M365.

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

IAM, Cloud Storage, Compute Engine, and Security Command Center.

82% Of cloud breaches caused by misconfiguration — not sophisticated attacks Source: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024 — ibm.com/security/data-breach

NIST CSF 2.0 alignment

A structured approach to cloud security posture.

Our cloud assessments are structured around NIST CSF 2.0 — giving you findings that are comparable, actionable, and ready to use if you're also pursuing ISO 27001 or a broader compliance programme.

Identify

What assets are in your cloud environment, who has access, and what your overall exposure looks like.

Protect

IAM controls, encryption, network segmentation, and configuration hardening — the controls that prevent breaches.

Detect

Logging, monitoring, and alerting — so that if something goes wrong, you find out fast and have the evidence you need.

Related services

Microsoft 365

Running Azure alongside M365? Assess your full Microsoft environment together.

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Managed monitoring

Extend 24/7 monitoring to your cloud environment after the assessment.

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AI governance

AI tools often run on cloud infrastructure. Securing both together gives complete coverage.

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Our Workflow…

Free conversation
We talk about your business, your concerns, and your goals. No sales pitch.
We scope and quote
A clear proposal arrives within two business days. Exact scope, fixed price — no surprises.
We get to work
We handle the heavy lifting. We’ll only contact you when we need something or have something to show you.
We debrief clearly
Every engagement ends with a plain-English walkthrough of findings, recommendations, and next steps.

What you need to provide…

About an hour of your time
For the initial conversation and the final debrief. We do the rest.
Access to the right people
Usually your IT contact (or you, if that’s the same person) and whoever owns the systems in scope.
Read-only access where needed
For most assessments, we only ever need read access — never admin credentials or the ability to make changes.
An honest picture of where you are
The more candid you are about your current setup, the more useful our findings will be. There’s no judgement here.

That’s genuinely it. You don’t need a dedicated IT team, a security background, or any preparation beyond booking the first call.

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A free 30-minute conversation. We’ll tell you honestly what your business needs — and what it doesn’t.

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What others say about us…

We’d always had a family member looking after our IT, and while we trusted them completely, we hadn’t realised how much risk we were quietly carrying. KIS came in and overhauled our entire security setup, got us properly configured with multi-factor authentication, and went through our Microsoft 365 environment to make sure the right people had the right access and licensing. It wasn’t just a technical fix, it was genuine peace of mind. We now know our systems are actually secure, not just looked after by someone who means well.

Jeremy T.Owner, Auto Services

As a financial services firm, protecting client data isn’t optional. We had no formal security management framework in place and knew we needed to get serious. KIS assessed where we stood and mapped out a practical path toward NIST and ISO 27001 compliance, grounded in what was realistic for our size and structure. Their advice was prioritised and clear, and we came away with a credible roadmap and the confidence that we’re taking the right steps in the right order.

Pam K.CIO, Financial Services Firm

We were rolling out AI across the organisation and our internal IT team is great, but this was new territory. We needed someone to close the gaps fast and set us up to manage things ourselves going forward. KIS delivered on all of it. They implemented data loss prevention, a document classification scheme, and Microsoft Purview, and the uplift in our security and compliance posture has been significant. The best part? They didn’t just fix things and leave. We came out of it actually understanding the system and capable of running it ourselves.

Abby S.Compliance Officer, Telecommunications Company

We’re a small non-profit focused on young people, and like many organisations like ours, we were running largely on goodwill and volunteers. We had a website collecting significant personal information and, honestly, we hadn’t fully grasped the risk we were sitting on. KIS conducted a penetration test, walked us through every finding, and worked through remediation of all critical vulnerabilities with our budget in mind the whole time. They treated our mission as if it mattered to them too, and that made all the difference.

Elizabeth C.Senior Leader, Youth Organisation

The cloud isn't secure by default. We make it so.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

A structured approach to cloud security posture.

Identify

Protect

Detect

Microsoft 365

Managed monitoring

AI governance

Our Workflow…

What you need to provide…

Not sure which service you need?

What others say about us…

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