Enterprise Cyber Security Consulting

Secure
by
Design.

CloudMaster Security delivers specialist consulting across Data Loss Prevention, Zero Trust Architecture, Web Security Gateway, and Microsoft Purview. We protect the organizations that cannot afford to get it wrong.

8+
Enterprise Platforms
4
Service Domains
ZT
Zero Trust Advisory
Live Threat Context
POPIA enforcement active — SA Information Regulator investigating non-compliant organizations • DLP misconfiguration remains the #1 cause of enterprise data breaches in EMEA • Zero Trust adoption accelerating across SA financial services sector • Zscaler ZIA deployment errors expose 43% of enterprise proxy configurations • Microsoft Purview now required for POPIA Article 19 compliance in M365 environments • POPIA enforcement active — SA Information Regulator investigating non-compliant organizations • DLP misconfiguration remains the #1 cause of enterprise data breaches in EMEA • Zero Trust adoption accelerating across SA financial services sector • Zscaler ZIA deployment errors expose 43% of enterprise proxy configurations • Microsoft Purview now required for POPIA Article 19 compliance in M365 environments
About the Firm

Not a generalist.
A specialist firm.

CloudMaster Security is a South African cyber security consulting firm delivering specialist expertise across the tools and frameworks that protect enterprise organizations from data loss, unauthorized access, and advanced threats.

We work with organizations in financial services, healthcare, legal, and insurance — sectors where data protection is not optional and regulatory exposure is real. Our consultants carry hands-on experience with the platforms your team is already running, or the ones you need to deploy correctly the first time.

Based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Serving clients across South Africa and internationally via remote and on-site engagements.

4.5+
Years Enterprise Experience
8+
Enterprise Platforms
ZDTA
Zscaler Certified
MS-500
Microsoft Certified
Data Loss Prevention
Policy design, endpoint enforcement, incident management, and cross-platform DLP governance across Forcepoint, Netskope, Purview, Symantec, and Zscaler.
Zero Trust Architecture
Advisory, roadmap design, and implementation guidance for organizations transitioning to Zero Trust models. Framework-aligned, tool-specific, business-justified.
Web Security Gateway
Proxy management, SSL inspection, URL and application policy enforcement. Migration from legacy proxy infrastructure to modern cloud-delivered gateways.
Microsoft Purview
Information protection, POPIA-aligned DLP policy design, sensitivity labels, insider risk management, and compliance advisory for M365 environments.
Services

Four domains.
Deep expertise in each.

Every engagement is hands-on, outcome-focused, and delivered by specialists who manage these platforms in production environments daily.

01
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DLP Implementation
& Management

Full lifecycle DLP delivery — from policy design and channel enforcement through incident triage, tuning, and ongoing management. We stop sensitive data from leaving your organization through every channel: endpoint, email, cloud, and network.

Forcepoint DLP Netskope Microsoft Purview Symantec DLP Zscaler DLP
From R25,000 / month retainer · Project from R60,000
02
🛡️
Zero Trust
Architecture Advisory

Strategic advisory for organizations moving from perimeter-based security to Zero Trust models. We deliver architecture design, vendor-neutral roadmaps, and implementation guidance aligned to your existing infrastructure and business risk profile.

Zscaler ZIA Zscaler ZPA Microsoft Entra Zero Trust Framework
From R35,000 / month retainer · Project from R150,000
03
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Web Security Gateway
& Proxy

Proxy setup, SSL inspection configuration, URL and application policy enforcement, and migration from legacy on-premises proxy infrastructure to modern cloud-delivered security gateways. Zero critical outages on every migration we have delivered.

Zscaler ZIA Forcepoint WSG Bluecoat ProxySG Broadcom Proxy AP-WEB
From R20,000 / month retainer · Project from R80,000
04
☁️
Microsoft Purview
& POPIA Compliance

End-to-end Microsoft Purview implementation: sensitivity labels, DLP policy design, retention configuration, insider risk management, and audit. Aligned to POPIA requirements for South African organizations operating in regulated industries.

Microsoft Purview MS-500 POPIA M365 E5 Endpoint DLP
From R20,000 / month retainer · Project from R60,000
Case Studies

Real problems.
Measurable outcomes.

All engagements are client-confidential. Details anonymised. Outcomes verified.

Data Loss Prevention
Enterprise DLP Deployment — Financial Services

A financial services client had DLP installed for two years with zero blocks enforced. Alert-only configuration meant customer account numbers were exfiltrated to personal Gmail accounts continuously. Logs were generated. Nobody reviewed them.

Identified Alert-only policy misconfiguration across all DLP channels
Redesigned policy framework with Block and Block-with-override actions
Implemented log review and alerting workflow with SOC integration
Achieved POPIA alignment across endpoint, email, and cloud channels
3
Channels Secured
0
Unreviewed Alerts
Web Security Gateway
Proxy Migration — Multi-Site Enterprise

A multi-site enterprise was running end-of-life proxy infrastructure with no SSL inspection capability. Modern threat vectors were passing through uninspected. Migration to a cloud-delivered web security gateway was required without business disruption.

Migrated from legacy ProxySG to cloud-delivered ZIA platform
Configured full SSL inspection with certificate bypass policy
Deployed category-based URL and application controls
Zero critical outages across multi-site cutover
0
Critical Outages
100%
SSL Inspection
Network Security
Fortigate Ruleset Audit — Healthcare Client

A healthcare organization operating under POPIA had not audited their Fortigate firewall rulesets in three years. Overpermissive rules, shadow rules, and policy gaps were creating unacknowledged exposure across patient data systems.

Full audit of multi-site Fortigate rulesets
Identified and remediated overpermissive and shadow rules
Hardened configuration to least-privilege principles
Delivered compliance documentation for POPIA audit readiness
Multi
Site Scope
POPIA
Audit Ready
Advisory Retainer

Security expertise
on demand.

A retainer gives your organization consistent access to specialist security knowledge without the cost of a full-time hire. No scope creep. No surprise invoices. One monthly fee. Defined deliverables.

Available
Foundation
R25K
per month · 3-month minimum
One service domain (DLP or WSG or Purview)
Monthly policy review session (2hrs)
Incident triage support (email)
Quarterly configuration audit report
Access to documentation templates
Enquire
Available
Enterprise
R80K+
per month · custom scope
All four service domains
Weekly sessions + on-site availability
Zero Trust architecture roadmap
Full security documentation suite
Board-level risk reporting
Custom SLA and response times
Discuss Scope
Why a retainer over a project?
Security is not a one-time event. DLP policies need monthly tuning. Proxy configurations change as the business changes. Threat landscapes shift. A retainer keeps your security posture current, not just compliant at point-in-time.
Who is this for?
Mid-market enterprises in financial services, healthcare, legal, and insurance that have compliance obligations, existing security tools, and no dedicated internal specialist to run them correctly.
What does it replace?
A senior security specialist in South Africa costs R60,000 to R120,000 per month in salary, benefits, and overhead. A retainer gives you that expertise at a fraction of the cost, with no employment risk.
How do we start?
A 90-minute discovery session at no cost. We review your current security posture, identify the highest-risk gaps, and propose a scope that matches your budget and priorities. No obligation.
Regulatory Alignment

We speak the language
of your regulators.

Every engagement is designed with your compliance obligations in mind, not bolted on at the end.

POPIA
Protection of Personal Information Act
South Africa's primary data protection legislation. We align DLP policies, access controls, and incident response procedures to POPIA requirements for financial services, healthcare, and legal sectors.
ISO 27001
Information Security Management
We support organizations working toward ISO 27001 certification by implementing the technical controls required across DLP, access management, and network security domains.
PCI DSS
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
DLP policy design and configuration for organizations handling cardholder data. Policy templates, channel enforcement, and audit evidence for PCI DSS compliance audits.
NIST ZT
NIST Zero Trust Architecture SP 800-207
Our Zero Trust advisory practice is grounded in NIST SP 800-207 principles. Architecture recommendations are framework-aligned and vendor-implementation specific.

Is your organization POPIA compliant?

The Information Regulator is actively investigating organizations that have failed to implement adequate technical controls for personal information protection. DLP misconfiguration is the most common gap. We fix it.

Technology Stack

The platforms we run
in production.

These are not tools we have read about. These are platforms we configure, tune, troubleshoot, and manage at enterprise scale.

Zscaler
ZIA / ZPA / ZDX
Zero Trust Network Access · Web Security
Forcepoint
DLP + WSG
Data Loss Prevention · Web Security Gateway
Microsoft
Purview
Information Protection · Compliance · DLP
Netskope
CASB + DLP
Cloud Access Security · Data Protection
Broadcom
ProxySG / AP-WEB
Web Proxy · Application Control
Fortinet
Fortigate
Enterprise Firewall · Network Security
Radware
WAF
Web Application Firewall · DDoS Protection
Broadcom
Symantec DLP
Endpoint DLP · Network DLP
Engagement Model

How we work.

01
Discovery
A 90-minute no-cost session. We review your current security posture, tool inventory, compliance obligations, and the gaps that carry the most risk. You leave with clarity regardless of whether we work together.
02
Scoping
We propose a scope that matches your budget and risk priority. Fixed-price project or monthly retainer. Clear deliverables, timelines, and success criteria. No open-ended engagements.
03
Delivery
Hands-on configuration, policy design, and implementation by specialists who manage these platforms daily. Weekly progress updates. No handoff to junior staff after the sale.
04
Sustain
Security is not a project. We offer retainer continuity for ongoing tuning, monitoring, and advisory. Your security posture stays current as threats, tools, and regulations evolve.
Contact

Let's protect
your data.

If your organization has a security challenge that needs a specialist, not a generalist, reach out. We offer a free 90-minute discovery session to every new enquiry. No obligation. No pitch deck. Just a honest assessment of where you stand.

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Email
info@cloudmaster.co.za
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Website
cloudmaster.co.za
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Location
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa
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Availability
Remote & On-site · SA and International