Services

Full lifecycle performance-based execution of programs and projects ensuring successfully delivery aligned to client expectations.  Whether your organization is looking to implement a transformational program, or to deploy a complex IT solution, our management methodology will ensure successful delivery. We start each engagement with understanding your specific business objectives, the outcomes you want to achieve, and the performance metrics we need to achieve.  Our execution plan, which incorporates Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices, encompasses the entire project lifecycle and is tailored to your specific needs upon project initiation. We offer both traditional and agile management approaches while providing full visibility into project status, performance, financials, and risk. Our services offerings include:

Development and execution of strategic and organizational design plans focused on business transformation and stakeholder buy-in.  Today’s challenging environment calls for organizations to develop comprehensive and agile plans to ensure long-term success.  Our outcome-based strategic planning process not only defines your goals and objectives, but also delineates the initiatives required to meet each objective, performance metrics to consistently measure success, and the timelines and dependencies for required implementation. We follow a consensus-driven methodology that ensures stakeholder buy-in throughout the process, and a human-centered design approach to define organizational constructs and change management plans. Our services offerings include:

Planning and governance of modernization initiatives designed to integrate technology to automate manual processes, optimize data usage and management, and transform legacy IT environments.  Digital transformation is the integration of technology to improve the way organizations operate and deliver value to their stakeholders. Our services extend beyond the automation of manual business processes and include: Identification and consolidation of redundant IT systems Shared services design Insertion of emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, to leverage the power of data Securing IT systems and data to protect against an ever-changing threat landscape Our integrated governance framework ensures a common and consistent enterprise-wide approach to transformation. Our services offerings include:

Executive advisory, fundraising, and merger and acquisition services aimed to drive corporate growth.  We partner with clients to assist them achieving their capital market objectives.  Our focus is small to mid-size enterprises in the health and defense sectors. Cedars’ deep understanding of these sectors, combined with strong capital markets expertise, allows us to assist in executing timely and innovative transactions.  We have extensive relationship with key institutions that invest in private placements, from traditional institutions to private equity and venture capital firms, allowing us to successfully secure funding to drive growth, acquisitions, and/or recapitalizations. Our service offerings include:

Services Include: Establishing End-to-End Public Sector Cyber Programs, including laws/policies, team hierarchy with roles and responsibilities, processes, guidelines, framework selection Define comprehensive Business Process and Template Design, from Inception to Continuous Monitoring Phases Establish a governance framework tailored to client needs Define integration points with other systems development lifecycle activities Regular Cyber Hygiene Training at all Levels Phishing Attack Simulation Implementing continuous public/private collaboration and threat sharing, especially involving critical infrastructure providers Electrical Grid Considerations Multiple Node Access Points Advanced controls, digital sensors, network architectures near generation sources. Data exchange encryption Limited connectivity of control systems to other networks Up-to-date patching Cyber physical & access controls Intrusion and anomaly detections Emergency response planning Lifecycle Maintenance and Scalability U.S. Experience Summary Defined the need and developed the strategic concept for FedRAMP, a centralized cloud computing cybersecurity certification program for the U.S. Government. This program was codified into law by U.S. Congress in 2023 Provided input and recommendations for the U.S. Data Act Led 5 major, award-winning Enterprise Architecture programs across the government, rincluding development of security architectures, resulting in significant cost savings due to defined opportunities for consolidation of redundant systems, automation of manual processes, and IT services re-use. Authored the Practice Guide for Service Oriented Architecture and the Planning Guide and Roadmap for IPv6 Transition for the Federal CIO Council Sent by the U.S. Department of State to Serbia to speak on Cloud Computing, Big Data and Cybersecurity. Oversaw 6 Department (or Ministry)-wide Cybersecurity Programs, including work such as program optimization, implementation of new technologies, and accreditation processing of new or updated IT systems. Experience Overview in Serbia To-Date Developed recommendations for digitalization and cybersecurity for AmCham’s White Book for the new administration, which were accepted. Defined and submitted a concept for a National Cybersecurity Program Defined and submitted a strategy for secure AI roll-out across government to improve productivity and services to citizens. Spoke to 550 leading students from Serbia, Bosnia, and Norther Macedonia on Cybersecurity Defining options for Renewable Energy Transition next steps with partner organizations.

We advise companies on how to comply with Data Protection legislation and remain compliant in an ever-changing regulatory environment. These services typically include: GDPR Assessment: Evaluating current data protection practices to identify gaps and areas of non-compliance. Data Mapping: Creating detailed maps of data flows within the organization to ensure all personal data is accounted for. Policy Development: Drafting and implementing data protection policies and procedures tailored to the organization's needs. Training and Awareness: Conducting training sessions to educate employees about GDPR requirements and best practices. Data Subject Rights Management: Establishing processes to handle requests from individuals exercising their rights under GDPR, such as access, rectification, and erasure. Incident Response: Developing and testing plans to respond to data breaches and other security incidents. Ongoing Compliance Support: Providing continuous support to maintain compliance as regulations and business practices evolve.