About BSM

The ongoing digitalization of companies has many upsides, but it also has many downsides: it creates possibilities for theft, fraud and the leaking of information. BSM can map out your company’s responsibilities and security hazards, in order for your company to safely use all the possibilities which information and communication technology have to offer. BSM can also investigate when and how something went wrong and who was responsible for the problem. Ultimately, cybercrime is always caused by humans- our specialism is finding the person hidden behind the data, so that you can claim damages and/or press charges.

BSM was founded in 2004 by Arnoud Bruinsma. He developed the ICCM scan in 2004, with the help of several security specialists. The scan has been used by many companies since then. In 2007 we developed the quality mark ´data secure´. Criminal investigations were carried out by another bureau before 2007, but we have all the required paperwork and licenses (POB 1104) to carry out the criminal investigation ourselves now. We have a team of experts who can help you prevent or combat cybercrime.

We are not an ICT supplier

Information security and research is carried out by people. BSM is an investigation and consultation bureau, not an ICT supplier. You buy our knowledge and experience.

The results

For many activities carried out by BSM, the final result is a report or the supplying of people for permanent or temporary functions. The report may be about the security status of your ICT environment or website, but it may also be about the validity of a CV which you have received. The reports which the business investigation department provide will deliver the factual information necessary for taking further steps against an offender. We deliver facts, not ICT systems- but we do use computers heavily during our investigations. We have also acquired knowledge of the different components of the security systems which are present in all businesses nowadays.

Software development

We have developed software and databases for several of our activities. We have a product database, in which the pros and cons of many security products are listed. We have also developed a search engine which has a direct connection with many relevant databases and websites. This allows us to obtain data and facts quickly, efficiently and with minimal expenditure.

Client based model

BSM has always opted for a client based model. All our investigations are tailored to our clients´ specific needs and we have excellent products at our disposition to adjust the investigation to differing needs ( the ICCM scan, Qualys, Encase, Backtrack, and Qualitymark Data Secure). Service is a priority for us. No investigation is the same, no audit can be compared to another audit. Every client corresponds to another level of the ´risk maturity model´ (starting companies and small companies have solutions designed for specific tasks while large companies are policy-driven) and the composition of equipment always differs.
Our working method is based upon honesty and we are realistic about what we can, and cannot, achieve. A criminal investigation does not always lead to a solution. For audits and consultations, we work with quotes. We use to work with a asset management sheet that will be send to you right at the start of any new audit. This way we are able to create a correct offer based on the equipment used at your site. We will always choose the consultants that will do the audit at your location that have the skillset for your specific situation. This way you will get optimized security not only with respect to the organization but also for the equipment itself.