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Data security consulting services

Build a resilient security posture around your data ecosystem. Proactive data security involves protecting your information across its entire lifecycle—from creation to disposal—against all potential threats. Our expert data security consulting services help you develop and implement a comprehensive security strategy that identifies vulnerabilities, hardens your defenses, and ensures your data is protected, compliant, and available for your critical business operations.

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Pythian has the top data security consultants

Our data security consulting is delivered by a team of certified experts using proven methodologies to safeguard your sensitive data assets. We help you implement the right policies and technologies to mitigate risk, prevent breaches, and build a culture of security within your organization.

25+

Years of experience

For over two decades, we have been helping the world's leading organizations solve their most complex data challenges.

45+

Data technologies supported

Pythian supports over 45 technologies, ensuring we can design and implement a security framework that protects your unique technology stack.

500+

Global customers

As a global service provider, we serve customers across the world who trust us to help manage and secure the critical data that runs their business.

What's included in Pythian's data security consulting service?

A comprehensive approach to protecting your data

Our data security consulting is an end-to-end service designed to address every aspect of your data protection strategy. We create an actionable roadmap to build a robust, multi-layered defense against evolving threats.

Data security risk assessment

We begin by conducting a thorough assessment of your current security posture, identifying vulnerabilities in your architecture, processes, and technologies to understand and prioritize your biggest risks.

Data classification and discovery

Our team helps you discover and classify your sensitive data across your entire ecosystem, enabling you to apply the appropriate levels of protection and access controls based on data type and criticality.

Identity and access management (IAM)

We design and implement a robust IAM framework to ensure the right people have the right access to the right data. This includes configuring roles and permissions to enforce the principle of least privilege.

Data encryption and masking

We help you implement comprehensive encryption strategies to protect your data both at rest and in transit. For non-production environments, we can implement data masking to protect sensitive information while still allowing for effective development and testing.

Cloud and database security posture management

Our experts review and harden the security configurations of your cloud platforms and databases, closing potential gaps and ensuring your systems are configured according to industry best practices.

Compliance and regulatory alignment

We help align your data security strategy with major regulatory frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA. Our consultants help implement the necessary technical controls and processes to achieve and maintain compliance.

University of St Andrews builds a secure, centralized data platform

To better support its students and staff, the University of St Andrews needed to overcome challenges with data held in numerous disconnected systems. By building a centralized data warehouse on Google Cloud, the university created a secure, single source of truth. This new platform provides robust governance and control over sensitive information, enabling the institution to perform effective analysis and make data-driven decisions with confidence.

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Business outcomes you can expect from our data security consulting

Build a resilient and compliant data environment

A strong data security program does more than prevent threats; it builds trust and enables the business to innovate safely. We help you implement a security framework that protects your assets and turns security into a business enabler.

Strengthen your security posture

Proactively identify and remediate vulnerabilities across your data landscape, reducing your attack surface and making your organization more resilient to internal and external threats.

Prevent data breaches and loss

Implement multi-layered controls, including encryption and data loss prevention (DLP) policies, to safeguard your sensitive information from unauthorized access, exfiltration, and theft.

Achieve and maintain regulatory compliance

Navigate the complex landscape of data privacy regulations. We help you implement the necessary controls to meet your obligations under frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA, reducing the risk of fines and penalties.

Build customer trust

Demonstrate a commitment to protecting customer data. A strong and transparent security posture enhances your brand reputation and builds the trust that is critical for long-term customer relationships.

We support the technologies and tools you use

No matter where your data resides, Pythian helps you unlock its full potential

Pythian supports over 45 technologies—from data platforms, data warehouses, and data lakes to databases and cloud.

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How Pythian's data security consulting service works

A proven process to safeguard your data assets

As an experienced data partner, our consultants use a proven process to design and implement a sustainable data security program that mitigates risk, ensures compliance, and protects your business.

Assess and identify

We begin by assessing your current environment, data flows, and business processes to identify your most critical data assets and security vulnerabilities.

Design and architect

Based on the assessment, we design a comprehensive security architecture and strategic roadmap. This includes defining policies, standards, and the technical controls needed to protect your data.

Implement and harden

Our team manages the full implementation of the security program. We deploy and configure security technologies, remediate vulnerabilities, and establish the necessary operational processes.

Monitor and manage

Our support extends beyond implementation. We offer post-launch managed security services, including continuous monitoring and threat detection, to ensure your data remains protected over the long term.

Protect your data from evolving threats

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Learn how our customers succeed with data security consulting

Explore how our customers have implemented robust security and governance to protect their data.

Global retailer implements single sign-on for Oracle EBS
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Global retailer implements single sign-on for Oracle EBS

A global retail organization needed to improve its security posture and user experience by eliminating separate passwords for its Oracle E-Business Suite. Pythian implemented a Single Sign-On (SSO) solution using Microsoft Azure AD, strengthening security through centralized identity and access management.

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FYI Docs optimizes its database performance

Discover how FYI Docs, an Australian software company, partnered with Pythian for a 24/7 managed database service. The engagement improved system stability and performance, ensuring the security and availability of their core PostgreSQL database.

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University of St Andrews enables data-driven decisions
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University of St Andrews enables data-driven decisions

The University of St Andrews needed to overcome challenges with siloed data held in numerous separate systems. By building a centralized data warehouse on Google Cloud, they designed a new, unified data model that provides a single source of truth to support effective analysis and decision-making.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about data security consulting

What is data security consulting?

Data security consulting is a professional service where experts help businesses protect their digital information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. It involves assessing risks, designing and implementing security controls, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Why is a data security assessment important?

A data security assessment is important because it provides a comprehensive snapshot of an organization's security posture. It helps identify vulnerabilities, quantify risks, and prioritize remediation efforts, allowing you to invest your security budget where it will have the most impact.

How do you help with regulatory compliance like GDPR or HIPAA?

We help by translating complex regulatory requirements into specific technical and procedural controls. Our consultants assess your current state of compliance, identify gaps, and design and implement the necessary security measures—such as encryption, access controls, and data discovery—to meet your legal and regulatory obligations.

 

What is the difference between data security and data privacy?

Data security focuses on the technical measures used to protect data from unauthorized access (e.g., firewalls, encryption). Data privacy is broader; it's about the policies and procedures that govern how personal data is collected, used, stored, and shared, defining who has access and for what purpose. Data security is a key component of enabling data privacy.

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