Cyber Security
Cyber security is not just about protecting systems. It is about protecting services, data and the people who depend on them.
We help organisations design and operate digital services that are secure by default, proportionate to risk, and practical to run. That means security that supports delivery, rather than blocking it.
Good security is built into how services work, not bolted on afterwards.
Problems we help solve
We are often brought in when:
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Security is treated as a compliance exercise rather than a real risk
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Delivery teams struggle to balance speed and safety
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Legacy systems create hidden vulnerabilities
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Responsibility for security is unclear or fragmented
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Incidents keep happening but the underlying causes remain
Our work focuses on making security visible, manageable and embedded into everyday operations.
How we approach cyber security
Understanding risk in context
We start by understanding what needs protecting and why. That includes:
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The sensitivity of data
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The impact of service disruption
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Legal and regulatory obligations
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Reputational and operational risk
This allows security controls to be proportionate rather than excessive or ineffective.
Understanding the real attack surface
We look at how systems, data and people interact in practice. That includes:
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Architecture and integrations
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Identity and access
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Third-party dependencies
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Operational processes
This often reveals risks that traditional audits miss.
Designing security that people can live with
Security only works if people follow it. We design controls, processes and patterns that:
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Are clear and usable
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Support modern delivery methods
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Reduce the chance of human error
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Can be monitored and improved over time
What we deliver
A cyber security engagement might include:
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A clear view of key risks and priorities
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Practical security architecture and patterns
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Improvements to identity, access and data protection
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Incident response and recovery planning
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A roadmap for reducing risk over time
All of this is aligned to how your services are actually built and run.
How this supports better delivery
Good security creates confidence. It allows teams to:
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Move faster without increasing risk
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Adopt cloud and modern platforms safely
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Reduce the likelihood and impact of incidents
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Demonstrate compliance without slowing delivery
Security becomes an enabler, not an obstacle.