Simplifying Risk.
Safeguarding the digital assets.
Protecting what matters the most to you.
What We Do
We simplify cyber security, AI, and third party risk.
No jargon. No noise. Just clear insight into what really matters.
With over 25 years of experience working with FTSE 250 companies, SMEs, and startups across technology, defence, aviation, finance, energy, and manufacturing, we turn complex threats into practical action.
We believe protecting your business should feel as instinctive as protecting your family. That’s why we focus on the fundamentals clear, sensible cyber security hygiene that reduces risk from malware, phishing, and hostile actors, and helps you stay resilient in a fast changing world.
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Simplifying risk Information
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Security mitigation: Geo-Political and ESG risks
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IPO Cybersecurity Controls & Risks
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Ethical hacking
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Incidence response
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AI
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Compliance and Risk mitigation
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Simplifying risk Information • Security mitigation: Geo-Political and ESG risks • IPO Cybersecurity Controls & Risks • Ethical hacking • Incidence response • AI • Compliance and Risk mitigation •
Fractional Board services:
Board ready cyber security leadership and strategic oversight without the cost of a full time executive.
CISO/Cybersecurity Board advisory roles that organisations commonly engage when they cannot justify a full time executive but need high level security leadership and governance all delivered on a part time, retainer, or project basis.
Strategic Leadership & Governance
Cybersecurity Strategy Development – Create and align a security roadmap with business objectives.
Board & Executive Reporting – Translate cyber risk and security posture into board level insights and dashboards.
Risk Management & Assessment – Identify vulnerabilities, prioritise threats, and build mitigation plans including geopolitical and third party risks
Security Program Leadership – Lead or advise on overall program direction without a full-time CISO.
Interim Security Leadership – Temporarily fill gaps (e.g., CISO leaves) while hiring or during transformation.
Why It Matters
In today’s interconnected world, businesses must proactively assess, monitor, and mitigate geopolitical risks to protect operations, maintain compliance, and ensure resilience in volatile environments.
With 25 years of experience in global cyber security and strategic risk advisory, we provide in depth geopolitical risk analysis, tailored risk mitigation strategies, and actionable insights to help businesses navigate uncertainty with confidence.
Our Services
Security testing:
Red Team,Blue and Purple teaming
Offensive: Deploys a proactive approach to security through the use of ethical hacking - Rather than relying on pure analysis and reacting to findings with preventive measures. Offensive cyber security uses ethical hacking techniques to mimic cyber attacks. This method - exploits security vulnerabilities and can eliminate the guesswork of what may happen during an attack. In a layman terms the hacker think and behave like a criminal.
Defensive: Uses a reactive approach to security that focuses on prevention, detection, and response to attacks. The tactics rely on a thorough understanding of a system environment and how to analyse it to detect potential network flaws.
IPO Readiness:
Cyber security controls and risks
As companies prepare for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), they face heightened scrutiny from investors, regulators, and stakeholders. Cybersecurity risks can jeopardise valuation, delay the IPO process, and expose the company to regulatory penalties and reputational damage.
Essential Cybersecurity Controls for Pre-IPO Readiness
Cyber Risk Assessments – Conduct comprehensive security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
Governance & Compliance Alignment – Implement frameworks like NIST CSF V.2, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and industry-specific regulations.
Incident Response & Crisis Management – Develop a robust incident response plan and test it through simulations.
Third-Party Risk Management – Strengthen vendor risk assessments and contract security clauses.
Cyber Insurance & Disclosure Readiness – Ensure compliance with SEC’s cybersecurity risk disclosure requirements.
Key Cyber security Risks in Pre-IPO Companies
Regulatory and Compliance Gaps – Failure to meet stringent cyber security and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules).
Weak Governance & Risk Management – Inadequate security policies, lack of board oversight, and insufficient internal controls.
Data Breaches & Insider Threats – Increased risk of cyberattacks targeting financial data, intellectual property, and confidential investor information. Secure sensitive financial and investor data to prevent breaches.
Third-Party Vendor Risks – Weak security practices among suppliers, cloud providers, and outsourced services that can create vulnerabilities.
AI and Emerging Tech Risks – Unsecured AI-driven processes and automation tools may introduce new attack surfaces.
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Security Gaps – Legacy system vulnerabilities and poor integration strategies can create hidden cybersecurity risks.
Why It Matters
A strong cybersecurity posture enhances investor confidence, mitigates legal and financial risks, and ensures a smooth, secure transition to a publicly traded company.
Would you like a tailored cybersecurity roadmap for your pre-IPO strategy?
Compliance and Risk Mitigation
Whether you run an app, small business, eCommerce website, or FTSE 250 all businesses need to minimise their legal liability and risk.
Our approach ensures you know your customers and partners while strictly adhering to compliance standards and risk management frameworks. By combining domain expertise with structured governance, we enable resilient, informed decision-making in an increasingly complex global environment.Risk.
Compliance and Policy Services
Compliance Oversight – Assist with GDPR, Cyber essentials, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS and other regulatory frameworks.
Policy and Standards Development – Draft and maintain security policies and procedures.
Regulatory Audit Preparation – Prepare for certifications, audits and regulatory reviews.
Third Party/Vendor Risk Management – Assess and mitigate supply chain and vendor security risks (Geopolitical, Emerging to sector specified risks)
From there, we will tailor the right risk plan, complete with policies, due diligence and more, so you can worry less about liabilities and concentrate on growing your business.
