Cyber AscentConsultancy

Protect what matters.

Secure. Comply. Thrive.

We help UK small and medium businesses strengthen security, simplify compliance and build resilience, without the jargon or the enterprise price tag.

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Frameworks
Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, UK GDPR, NIST CSF 2.0
Approach
Plain English, collaborative, quick wins first

What we help you with

From certification readiness to strategic security leadership, tailored to your risks, your industry and your budget.

  1. Advisory and vCISOSenior security leadership, part-time, aligned to your business goals.Security strategy and roadmap, Risk assessment and management, Board-level reportingRead more
  2. Cyber EssentialsCertification readiness with minimal disruption, from gap analysis to submission.Gap analysis and readiness review, Policy and control support, Certification guidanceRead more
  3. ISO 27001Design, implement and maintain an information security management system that works.ISMS design and implementation, Risk and control mapping, Audit preparationRead more
  4. GDPR readinessPractical support to meet UK GDPR and EU GDPR obligations with confidence.Data mapping and gap analysis, Policy and process alignment, Risk mitigation guidanceRead more
  5. AI implementation and governanceAdopt AI tools safely, with the policies, controls and oversight to back it up.AI policy and acceptable use, AI risk and impact assessment, ISO 42001 and EU AI Act readinessRead more
  6. Secure ITSecure, scalable IT for growing organisations, alongside your team or MSP.Infrastructure and cloud design, Endpoint and patch management, Backup and disaster recoveryRead more
  7. TrainingSecurity awareness that sticks, from all-staff basics to role-based sessions.Security awareness training, Role-based sessions, Phishing simulationsRead more

What you get, in plain English

Clear deliverables, documented evidence, and a plan your team can actually follow. No scare tactics.

Evidence-ready outputs
Policies, registers and artefacts built for audits and certification.
A prioritised roadmap
A sequenced plan: what to do first, what comes next, and what can wait.
Practical hardening
Secure configuration changes that measurably reduce risk.
Threat-aware teams
Training that sticks and reduces human risk over time.
Incident readiness
Response playbooks your team can follow when something goes wrong.
Continuous assurance
Regular checks that your controls stay effective as you grow.

Find the right level of support

Pick a tier, then tailor it to your risks. Ongoing monthly support or a one-off engagement.

Essentials

£495 per month

or £1,495 as a one-off engagement

For small businesses getting the cyber security basics in place.

  • Cyber Essentials readiness review
  • Cyber security review
  • Staff awareness training
  • Vulnerability scanning
  • Email phishing simulations
  • Customisable policy pack
Ask about Essentials

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Professional

£1,295 per month

or £3,995 as a one-off engagement

Advanced protection and compliance for growing businesses.

Everything in Essentials, plus:

  • Virtual CISO (4 hours per month)
  • Patch management support
  • Firewall configuration review
  • ISO 27001 / NIST CSF 2.0 mapping
  • Role-based training for HR, finance and IT
  • Advanced phishing simulations
Ask about Professional

Enterprise

£2,495 per month

or £7,495 as a one-off engagement

Full-scale security and compliance for larger organisations.

Everything in Professional, plus:

  • Virtual CISO (12 hours per month)
  • Annual penetration test
  • Secure cloud configuration review
  • Threat monitoring
  • Data protection impact assessments
  • Executive security briefings
Ask about Enterprise

Need a different mix? We tailor services to your risk profile, budget and growth stage. Ask for a tailored quote.

How an engagement starts

  1. Discovery call

    We learn your goals, risks, obligations and current setup. Free, and with no obligation.

  2. Quick assessment

    We identify the improvements with the highest impact for the lowest cost.

  3. Roadmap and delivery

    We implement the changes with you and provide clear evidence of what was done.

Get a clear plan for better security

Tell us where you are today and we will recommend the quickest, most cost-effective path forward. We reply within one to two business days.

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