Rigorous framework alignment without the regulatory confusion.
Large security frameworks are written for full-time security teams. We translate the technical controls of UK Cyber Essentials, CIS Controls v8.1, and UK GDPR into concrete administrative actions tailored for your organisation.
UK Cyber Essentials & Plus
The five technical controls required for UK public sector procurement, defence contracts, and modern commercial supply chain tenders.
Boundary firewalls and internet gateways
Restricting unauthorised inbound connections and validating perimeter rules on office and remote routers.
Secure configuration
Disabling unnecessary ports, removing default manufacturer passwords, and enforcing secure operating system baselines.
User access control
Separating administrative privileges from daily user tasks, and removing dormant accounts upon staff departure.
Malware protection
Configuring native endpoint protection (such as Microsoft Defender), application execution policies, and software whitelisting.
Security update management
Ensuring high-risk vulnerabilities and operating system patches are installed within 14 days of release.
CIS Controls v8.1 (Implementation Group 1)
A structured set of 56 foundational safeguards specifically designed for small and medium-sized enterprises with limited security expertise.
Enterprise asset & software inventory
Maintaining exact records of all laptops, mobile devices, SaaS applications, and accounts touching corporate data.
Data protection & encryption
Enforcing full-disk encryption (BitLocker / FileVault) and verifying cloud data retention rules.
Account & credential management
Mandating hardware or app-based multi-factor authentication, eliminating password reuse, and securing password vaults.
Data recovery capabilities
Maintaining tested, immutable, and disconnected offline backups capable of withstanding ransomware encryption.
UK GDPR Article 32 & Article 33 Compliance
Legal obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018 governing security of processing and prompt notification of personal data breaches.
Article 32: Security of processing
Implementing appropriate technical and organisational measures, including pseudonymisation, encryption, and regular testing.
Article 33: 72-hour ICO notification
Maintaining documented triage procedures to notify the Information Commissioner within 72 hours of becoming aware of a breach.
Article 34: Communication to data subjects
Establishing clear customer communication plans when an incident presents high risk to individuals' rights and freedoms.
Find out where your organisation stands
Our consultants map your current cloud and endpoint controls directly against these benchmarks in a single focused assessment.