DATAFARM: Strengthening Thailand’s Cyber Security Posture

Thailand’s dynamic cybersecurity environment is actively adapting to address persistent cyber threats. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of the government and multiple stakeholders, the nation’s cyber defense mechanisms are being strengthened. While the demand for skilled professionals is high, these partnerships are diligently working to bridge the gap and ensure a robust cybersecurity infrastructure.

A big part of this initiative is DATAFARM, which is bolstering the cyber system defenses with its team of local and international certified cybersecurity experts- -trained through the company’s esteemed academy. This is made possible by its shareholder, one of the largest telecommunications companies who provides the infrastructure of an Academy to produce highly efficient cybersecurity consult professionals, enabling the firm to solve the shortage of experts and remain competitive in the industry.

“We leverage our decade-long experience to assist clients in choosing the precise security solutions to optimize their business protection,” Pisuttisak Choongboonchuer, CEO of DATAFARM.

The organization’s primary solutions consist of vulnerability assessment (VA) and penetration testing (pentest), designed to augment the overall capability of IT systems without causing undue disruptions. Specialized teams, including the penetration team, cybersecurity research team, and compliance team, execute these services.

The penetration testing team performs exhaustive security evaluations on systems and applications to reveal potential vulnerabilities. In contrast, the cybersecurity research team maintains current knowledge of emerging security threats and conducts reverse engineering and malware analysis to pinpoint novel vulnerabilities and safeguard against possible attacks. Finally, the compliance team ascertains that the necessary cybersecurity standards and regulations, are adhered to, thereby establishing a secure framework capable of mitigating threats and defending against cyber-attacks.

In addition to vulnerability assessment (VA) and penetration testing (pentest), DATAFARM provides diverse services, such as red team assessment, cyber drill, and threat intelligence service. These offerings address various business requirements, including evaluating system vulnerabilities, analyzing sophisticated attack patterns, optimizing information security management systems, simulation of cyber-attacks, and providing information concerning potential security threats.

The red team assessment service, a prominent offering, employs a comprehensive team of seasoned penetration testers to detect system vulnerabilities and avert hacker intrusions. The cyber drill service simulates diverse attack scenarios to assess an organization’s preparedness to prevent and respond to cyber threats, identifying areas of improvement in personnel, processes, and technology. The threat intelligence service furnishes crucial information on potential security threats, enabling organizations to reduce cyber risks, monitor data leakage, and protect assets, reputation, and customer data from cyber-attacks. Additionally, the company employs proprietary tools to oversee and minimize client risks, including tools that alert clients to newly discovered vulnerabilities such as 0-day exploits.

Beyond these services, DATAFARM supplies clients with expert advice and guidance in areas necessitating supplementary consultation. The firm’s project manager also ensures the alignment of project timelines with clients, guaranteeing the timely completion of work. To address clients’ financial constraints, DATAFARM has enhanced its cost management tools and processes, permitting the provision of services at more competitive rates. Consequently, clients can leverage DATAFARM’s expertise without incurring excessive consulting fees as they might have previously.
A prime example of DATAFARM’s expertise in cybersecurity is evidenced by a recent incident involving a banking company confronted with a potential cyber-attack due to malware that had infiltrated its system. The client’s security team harbored concerns about the malware’s capacity to inflict damage and propagate undetected. DATAFARM’s penetration testing and research teams collaborated to analyze the malware, identifying vulnerabilities and the methods employed by the malicious software. This analysis enabled the client’s security team to curtail potential damage caused by the malware and prevent future occurrences.

DATAFARM's consulting team provides outstanding customer service by swiftly addressing client concerns and comprehending their business operations. The firm tailors recommendations and cybersecurity frameworks to clients' constraints, mitigating short and long-term threats. DATAFARM's expertise enables the creation of industryspecific cybersecurity measures, minimizing risks to national networks and critical information infrastructure. Thus, businesses can trust DATAFARM for diligent and precise cybersecurity solutions.