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Cybersecurity Services 

Cybersecurity services - PwC Ukraine

We don’t just protect business value, we create it — using cybersecurity and privacy as a tool to build trust in a digital, data-driven world.

As companies pivot toward a digital business model, exponentially more data is generated and shared among organizations, partners and customers. This digital information has become the lifeblood of today’s interconnected business ecosystem and is increasingly valuable to organizations—and to skilled threat actors. Business digitization also has exposed companies to new digital vulnerabilities, making effective cybersecurity and privacy more important than ever. PwC can help you take a broader view of cybersecurity and privacy as both protectors and enablers of the business.

PwC’s global team can help you see the big picture

We provide a unique client experience in following ways:

  • Deep sector knowledge of business, technical and regulatory issues to help you build a cybersecurity and privacy program that will enable your business strategy.
  • Strategy through execution with 20+ years of experience helping clients strategically assess, design, implement and operate their cybersecurity and privacy program.
  • Global thought leadership to help you address emerging trends through our 3300+ practitioners, 60+ labs and operations centres, and domain experts from our global impact centre.
  • Strong vendor alliances with leading cybersecurity and privacy vendors. We bring proven accelerators to help you maximize return on your cybersecurity and privacy technology spend.
  • Broad perspective by bringing you a multidisciplinary team of specialists such as digital, people and organization, business resilience, forensics, financial crime and human-centric design.
  • Business outcome focused mindset on every engagement to help you deliver on your strategic objectives whether it be digital enablement, risk management, agility or others. 

Secure what matters. Adapt to what’s next

Cybersecurity is not just about protection – it’s also about strategic mindset for converting digital risk into trusted growth. In PwC, we not only protect business value but also create it with using the cybersecurity principles fof building trust in a digital, data-driven world.

As companies pivot toward a digital business model, exponentially more data is generated and shared among their employees, partners and customers. This information has become increasingly valuable to organizations themselves as well as to skilled threat actors. Digitization processes also have exposed companies to new digital vulnerabilities, making effective cybersecurity means more important than ever. PwC can help you take a broader view of cybersecurity as both protector and key driver of your business.

The growing threat of cybercrime

Many organizations wrongly assume their business holds no appeal for cybercriminals and that attacks are too costly to execute. In truth, it is a matter of when, not if, they will be targeted, because carrying out an attack is often far simpler and cheaper than expected. Just consider Microsoft’s estimates for the costs of the most common threats.

Cybersecurity threats

 Moreover, the disruptive rise of cutting‑edge technologies is reinforcing the tendency for attack execution costs to fall, since AI enables greater process automation, scalability, and efficiency. 


Alex Yankovsky

“With Ukraine facing unprecedented threats, it's crucial to think with a cybersecurity in mind to address emerging challenges of digital environment. At PwC Ukraine we go even deeper beyond basic understanding of cyber risks – we design cybersecurity strategy with purpose that supports your digitalization efforts and aligns with your business goals. Combining deep technical knowledge with business insights let us turn complex cyber risks into clear actions. Working together with you from design to implementation, we can create comprehensive end-to-end transformation solutions that will completely cover all your needs.”

Alex Yankovskі, Partner, Risk Assurance Services, PwC in Ukraine

The business challenges we’re solving for today

Cyberattacks are often leading to financial losses, reputational damage, operational delays. Therefore in today’s evolving threat landscape, resilience demands more than reactive measures.

Alongside with continuous spreading of digitalization processes regulatory checks become more and more frequent. While government agencies are keeping on scrutinizing companies of all sizes on the cyber market, price of security incompliance may turn out to be too high.

Human factor remains the weakest link in the chain of security. When purely technical attack approaches fail, the poor decision-making as well as employee’s imprudence often becomes a "window" for hackers into your organization.

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How we can help you

Plug-in cybersecurity seamlessly

PwC Ukraine provides a full spectrum of services designed to help organizations of all sizes navigate the complex landscape of cyber threats, achieve compliance, and build robust security postures. We partner with you to identify, assess, and mitigate risk, ensuring your digital assets are protected and your business operations remain secure and resilient. 

Our cybersecurity services

Virtual CISO (vCISO)

Gain access to experienced cybersecurity leadership without the overhead of hiding a full-time executive. Our vCISO service provides strategic guidance and oversight, aimed at aligning your security initiatives with business objectives and evolving threat landscapes. This is an ideal fit for organizations that need expert security oversight but may not have the resources for a dedicated CISO.

Cybersecurity strategy and program development

We work with you to develop a comprehensive, tailored cybersecurity strategy and roadmap that aligns with your business goals, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements. This includes defining security objectives, identifying key initiatives, establishing governance frameworks, and developing a long-term plan for enhancing your overall security posture.

Cybersecurity maturity assessment

We help you to understand current cybersecurity capabilities and identify areas for improvement. Our maturity assessment evaluates your security program against industry best practices and frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001), providing a clear picture of your strengths, weaknesses, and a prioritized roadmap for enhancement.

Business continuity and digital resilience services

Ensure your organization can withstand and recover from disruptive events, whether cyber-related or otherwise. We help you develop robust business continuity plans, disaster recovery strategies, and digital resilience frameworks to minimize downtime, protect critical operations, and maintain business continuity in the face of adversity.

Cybersecurity compliance gap analysis

Identify discrepancies between your current security practices and required compliance frameworks (e.g., Ukrainian laws, GDPR, PCI DSS, NIS2, DORA etc). We perform a thorough analysis to pinpoint gaps and provide actionable recommendations to achieve and maintain compliance.

Cyber risk quantification

Move beyond qualitative risk assessments to understand the financial impact of cyber risks. Our CRQ service helps you quantify potential losses from cyber incidents, enabling data-driven decision-making for security investments and providing a clear business case for risk mitigation efforts.

Internal audit support for cybersecurity

Strengthen your internal audit function with specialized cybersecurity expertise. We assist internal audit teams in planning, executing, and reporting on cybersecurity audits, ensuring a comprehensive review of controls, processes, and compliance postures.

Supply chain and 3rd party risk assessment

Mitigate risks introduced by your vendors and partners. We perform analysis of the cybersecurity posture of your supply chain and third-party vendors, identifying potential vulnerabilities and recommending controls to protect your organization from external risks

Cybersecurity Due Dilligence 

Cybersecurity due diligence is a critical service for mergers, acquisitions, and third-party partnerships. We perform in-depth analysis of a target company’s cybersecurity posture, identifying hidden vulnerabilities, potential data breaches, and compliance gaps. This empowers you to make informed decisions, accurately price transactions, and proactively address risks to protect your investment and reputation.

Zero trust architecture review and design

Implement a modern security model that assumes no implicit trust. We review your existing architecture, design a customized Zero Trust framework, and provide guidance on its implementation to enhance access control, reduce attack surface, and improve overall security. 

Cloud security review and design

Secure your cloud environments and applications. We offer comprehensive reviews of your cloud security posture (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP and others), identify misconfigurations, assess compliance, and design secure cloud architectures that align with best practices and your business needs.

IAM/PAM strategy and roadmap implementation

Develop a robust strategy for managing digital identities and controlling access to critical resources. We help design and implement IAM/PAM solutions that enhance security, improve operational efficiency, and meet compliance requirements, ensuring that only authorized users have the right access. 

Cybersecurity solution selection support

Navigate complex landscape of cybersecurity vendors with ease. We provide independent, expert guidance to help you identify, evaluate, select and implement the most appropriate security solutions (e.g., EDR, SIEM, SOAR, firewalls, MDM, DLP etc.) that align with your specific needs, budget, and existing infrastructure.

Managed detection and response (MDR)

Gain expert monitoring, threat detection, and rapid response capabilities. Our MDR service provides robust surveillance of your IT environment, leveraging advanced analytics and human expertise to identify and neutralize threats before they can cause significant damage.

Emerging incident response

When a cyber incident occurs, rapid and effective response is critical. Our incident response team provides immediate support to contain breaches, eradicate threats, recover compromised systems, and conduct thorough forensic analysis to minimize damage and restore operations.

Cyber incident post-mortem

Learn from security incidents to prevent future occurrences. After an incident, we conduct a comprehensive post-mortem analysis to understand the root causes, evaluate response effectiveness, and provide recommendations for process improvements and control enhancements.

Cybersecurity threat intelligence

Stay ahead of evolving threats with timely and actionable intelligence. We provide tailored threat intelligence feeds, analysis, and advisories, helping you understand the latest attack vectors, adversary tactics, and emerging risks relevant to your industry and organization.

Penetration testing

Proactively identify vulnerabilities in your web and mobile applications, and networks and infrastructure by simulating real-world attacks. Our skilled ethical hackers attempt to exploit weaknesses, providing a detailed report of findings and actionable recommendations for remediation.

Red/purple team exercise

Enhance your organization's ability to detect and respond to sophisticated cyber-attacks. Red Team exercises simulate advanced persistent threats, while Purple Team exercises foster collaboration between offensive and defensive teams to improve detection capabilities and incident response readiness. 

Tabletop exercise

Prepare your teams for various cyber incident scenarios in a low-stress, simulated environment. Our tabletop exercises facilitate discussions, identify gaps in incident response plans, and improve communication and coordination among stakeholders during a crisis.

Operational technologies / Industrial control system (OT / ICS) security assessment

Protect your critical industrial control systems and operational technology environments from cyber threats. We conduct specialized assessments to identify weaknesses in your OT/ICS security governance, processes and technologies, helping you secure your industrial operations.

Secure software development review and design

Integrate security into your software development lifecycle from the outset. We assess your secure software development practices, identify potential weaknesses in your CI/CD, and provide recommendations to embed security controls throughout the development process.

AI security risk review and strategy

As AI adoption grows, so do its unique security risks. We perform analysis of the security posture of your AI systems and applications, identify vulnerabilities specific to AI models, data, and infrastructure, and help develop a comprehensive strategy to secure your AI initiatives. 

AI Compliance

As AI systems evolve, so do the expectations around their responsible use. We help organizations evaluate their AI governance frameworks, aligning them with emerging European regulatory standards to ensure ethical, secure, and compliant deployment.

Security awareness program development

Cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. By providing your employees with strong cyber awareness knowledge, your organization can prevent the negative impact of most cyberattacks before they happen. We’ll help you to design and implement tailored security awareness programs that educate your staff on common cyber threats, best practices, and their role in protecting your organization's assets.

Specialized security trainings

Provide targeted, in-depth training for your technical and non-technical teams, including top management and Board Members. Our specialized trainings cover a range of topics, from secure coding practices and incident response procedures to advanced threat analysis and cybersecurity leadership, ensuring your staff has the skills to combat modern threats. 

Why choose us?

Our approach

We leverage engagement approach proven by time and experience that allows us to perform effectively.

1. Assess and plan

We help organizations understand where they are today in relation to market trends, regulatory requirements, industry practices and their business objectives across all relevant domains – by building roadmaps and strategies that align with their objectives.

2. Design and implement

We have technical teams that design, implement and configure leading technologies across relevant domains.

3. Execute

We help clients operate a sustainable cyber and tech risk function through a variety of engagement models.

4. Outcomes

  • Better transparency to your cyber posture
  • Tools and processes to successfully prevent and respond to cyber threats
  • Sustainable program to securely enable digital transformation


Regulatory base we use in our work

Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance
Cybersecurity Ukrainian legislation

Ukrainian legislation

Law of Ukraine No. 4336‑IX “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Concerning the Protection of Information and Cybersecurity of State Information Resources and Critical Information Infrastructure Facilities."

Penetration Testing Cybersecurity Regulatory base
Financial sector Cybersecurity Regulatory base
Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

Artificial Intelligence

EU AI Act 

OT Security Regulatory base
Data Privacy Regulatory base

Data Privacy

GDPR, ISO/IEC 27701

 


Our expertise

Our cybersecurity team is made up of a pool of resources with local and international experience in Cyber Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), Cyber Strategy and Technology Consulting, Threat and Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing and Red Teaming, and Threat Intelligence, holding world recognized certifications in these domains (like CGEIT, CISM, CSX Fundamentals, CISA, GICSP, OSCP, CRTO, CCNP, CCNA, NIST CSF Lead Implementer and other); experience of working in both public and private sectors; support of IT and legal specialists.

Our strategic alliances

We stay ahead of emerging technologies and trends through growing our alliances ecosystem and focusing on critical areas:

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Microsoft partner
AWS for cybersecurity
Oracle partner
Google Cloud
Salesforce partner

Contact us

Alex Yankovski

Partner, Risk Assurance, PwC in Ukraine

+380 44 354 0404

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Anton Tseshnatii

Director, Risk Assurance, PwC in Ukraine

+380 44 354 0404

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 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing the right cybersecurity framework depends on your industry, regulatory environment, business size, and risk appetite. As specialists, we guide clients through this decision by aligning frameworks with their strategic goals and operational realities. Whether you're a SMB, a regulated enterprise, or a global organization, we help you select and implement the framework that best protects your assets and builds trust.

For comprehensive cybersecurity assessment we rely on globally recognized standards such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF 2.0, COBIT and others that ensure a structured approach to process maturity and risk management. When the project objectives aim to achieve compliance with local regulations, we base our analysis on the national regulatory framework. For industry-specific initiatives such as those in the financial sector or critical infrastructure) we usually apply sector-specific frameworks and standards tailored to business specifics and regulatory requirements.

A cybersecurity assessment is a comprehensive review of your organization’s security posture. It evaluates policies, processes, technologies, and controls to identify gaps and measure maturity against industry standards. This usually includes risk identification and prioritization, governance and compliance checks, security architecture reviews and recommendations for strategic improvements. It’s typically non-intrusive, focused on prevention and resilience, and is ideal for organizations seeking to align security with business goals. Use cybersecurity assessments to understand your overall security maturity and compliance readiness.

Penetration testing (or ethical hacking) is a simulated cyberattack designed to uncover exploitable vulnerabilities in your systems, applications, or networks. It goes beyond surface-level scanning by actively exploiting weaknesses, demonstrating real-world attack scenarios and providing detailed risk analysis with remediation guidance. Pentesting is natively offensive and threat-focused, often performed periodically or after major system changes. Use penetration testing to validate your defenses and uncover critical vulnerabilities that attackers could exploit.

The cost of a cybersecurity consulting project depends on several factors, including the scope of services, the complexity of your environment, and the specific outcomes you’re aiming to achieve. We tailor each engagement to your business’s unique needs — whether it’s a strategic assessment, technical testing, compliance alignment, or full-scale transformation. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all pricing, we focus on delivering value through customized solutions that align with your risk profile and business goals. Our team works closely with you to define a scope that meets your priorities and budget, ensuring transparency and impact from day one.

Generally, both are designed to be non-disruptive. Security assessments are typically non-invasive and focus on evaluating your policies, processes, and configurations. It involves interviews, documentation reviews, and system scans that do not interfere with day-to-day operations. In its turn, penetration testing simulates real-world attacks in a controlled environment. While it probes systems for vulnerabilities, it is conducted under strict rules of engagement to avoid service interruptions. Testing is often scheduled during off-peak hours or performed on staging environments to minimize risk. In rare cases, minor performance slowdowns may occur, but full outages are highly uncommon when properly planned and executed. 

Our cybersecurity consulting projects are structured to deliver clear, actionable, and value-driven outcomes. At the end you’ll receive a tailored set of deliverables that reflect your key goals. Depending on project scope, final results may typically include strategic and technical reports outlining findings and recommendations, actionable remediation plans and implementation roadmaps, updated policies / procedures / governance artifacts, executive summaries for leadership visibility, optional training materials or support etc. Each engagement is customized to ensure the outputs are relevant, practical, and aligned with your business priorities.

We combine strategic insight with hands-on expertise to deliver cybersecurity recommendations that are both practical and tailored. Our understanding of industry specifics allows us to interpret technical vulnerabilities from the standpoint of business risks and explain them to the management.  Our approach is collaborative, business-aligned, and focused on measurable outcomes, not just technical fixes or compliance checklists. What sets us apart is how we think, how we deliver, and how we help you grow securely.

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