We solve the problems others avoid
Specialist security consultancy for complex challenges. When you need deep expertise to untangle difficult situations, navigate regulatory minefields, or make high-stakes technology decisions, we're the partner you call.
Expertise for complex situations
We focus on engagements that require deep expertise, careful judgement, and hands-on implementation. Pragmatic solutions that work in the real world, not theoretical frameworks that gather dust.
Cloud Services
Complex cloud migrations, multi-cloud architecture, cost optimisation for sprawling environments, and DevSecOps for organisations with unique constraints. We handle the situations where standard playbooks don't apply.
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Strategic security leadership, architecture for high-risk environments, and penetration testing that goes beyond automated scanning. We work with organisations where security failures have serious consequences.
Learn moreCompliance
Navigating complex regulatory landscapes including DORA, PQC readiness, ISO 27001, and GDPR. We specialise in situations where multiple frameworks intersect and standard approaches fall short.
Learn moreDue Diligence
Technology and security assessments for M&A transactions and investments. We find the issues that matter before they become expensive surprises. Trusted by PE firms and acquirers for challenging deals.
Learn moreDORA Compliance
Comprehensive ICT risk management frameworks, incident reporting mechanisms, resilience testing, and third-party risk management for financial entities and their service providers.
Learn morePQC Readiness
Post-quantum cryptography transition planning, cryptographic inventory mapping, risk assessment for quantum-vulnerable systems, and hybrid implementation strategies for long-term data protection.
Learn moreRecent Client Successes
Every engagement is customised to client needs. Here's a sample of challenges we've helped organisations overcome.
Educational Provider to AWS
Migrated a large educational platform from dedicated VPS to AWS with environment separation, redundancy, and auto-scaling.
Outcome: 99.9% uptime, 3x peak load capacity, 40% cost reduction.
Energy Supplier CRM
Designed fault-tolerant CRM security architecture meeting OFGEM, GDPR, and PCI DSS requirements with SSO integration.
Outcome: Passed regulatory audit first attempt, 500,000+ customer records secured.
Hedge Fund DORA Readiness
Established comprehensive ICT risk management framework, policies, and business continuity planning from the ground up.
Outcome: Full DORA compliance ahead of regulatory deadline.
SaaS Escrow for M&A
Created fully functional dormant SaaS environment with automated updates and quarterly testing for acquisition assurance.
Outcome: Buyer confidence secured, successful acquisition completion.
Zero Trust Implementation
Designed and implemented Zero Trust architecture for a financial services firm, replacing legacy VPN with identity-based access controls.
Outcome: 70% reduction in attack surface, seamless remote workforce enablement.
AI/LLM Security Assessment
Comprehensive security testing of enterprise AI deployment including prompt injection, data leakage, and model manipulation vulnerabilities.
Outcome: 12 critical vulnerabilities identified and remediated before production launch.
The Boutique Difference
We're not a body shop or a template-driven consultancy. We're a boutique firm that takes on selective engagements where we can deliver genuine value.
Defined Success Criteria
Every engagement starts with clear, measurable outcomes agreed upfront. We define what success looks like before work begins, and we track progress against those goals throughout.
Senior Practitioners Only
You work directly with experienced practitioners, not account managers who hand off to juniors. The person who scopes your engagement is the person who delivers it.
Highly Customised Solutions
We design for your specific constraints, technology stack, culture, and business requirements. No off-the-shelf frameworks or generic recommendations that ignore your context.
Transparent and Direct
Clear communication about what we find, what it means, and what you should do about it. No jargon, no padding, no surprises. We tell you what you need to hear.
Facing a difficult challenge?
Tell us about your situation. If we can help, we'll explain how. If we can't, we'll tell you that too.
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