Why your business needs cyber security consulting services 

With 7.78 million cyber-crimes committed against UK businesses last year, your organisation cannot afford to overlook expert cyber security consultancy. 

In many organisations, a language barrier exists between IT teams and the rest of the business. While IT teams typically communicate in terms of vulnerabilities and operational risk, broader corporate teams speak the language of costs and measurable results.  

Cyber security consultants bridge this gap, ensuring that technical security measures align with business goals. They ensure that technical aspects of cyber security also promote and protect business interests and continuity. 

Cyber threats are more sophisticated and frequent than ever before- for all businesses regardless of their size and industry. So, for businesses to stay ahead of ever-evolving cyber threats and industry regulations, cyber security consulting from an expert third-party is essential. 

Here are seven reasons why your business should leverage cyber security consultancy services.  

Expertise and specialist knowledge for effective incident prevention 

Cyber security consultants have extensive expertise in identifying and mitigating threats. They bring knowledge of the latest trends and tools, helping businesses stay ahead of evolving threats.  

Every business has unique cyber security needs; the broad experience of a cyber security consultant across various businesses and sectors gives them a uniquely in-depth and varied level of insight. Our expert cyber security consultants tailor their solutions to the specific requirements, needs, and objectives of your business- from securing cloud platforms to managing internal databases and infrastructure. 

Thorough risk assessment and mitigation 

Consultants conduct in-depth risk assessments, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to identifying vulnerabilities in your network, applications, and infrastructure. This proactive approach enables businesses to address weaknesses before they become threats, avoiding business downtime, costly fines, and reputational damage. 

Cost savings 

Hiring in-house cyber security teams can be expensive, even for enterprise businesses. Cyber security consultancy services delivered by a third party allow for flexible, cost-effective support tailored to the needs of your business. This offers a more cost-effective and immediate impact than hiring in-house, as there are no training or onboarding costs for consultants.   

Compliance with regulations 

Compliance is at the core of our cyber security consultancy services as it is often the main concern of businesses who find themselves lacking in cyber security resources. Our consultants are experts in ensuring compliance with security regulations such as GDPR and the Data Protection Act of 2018. Our expert advisory service helps businesses navigate complex legal requirements, without using any in-house resources or needing to train team members, avoiding costly fines for non-compliance. 

Rapid incident response and 24/7 monitoring 

Our cyber security consulting services help you implement immediate responses during security breaches or attacks. We offer a 24/7 monitoring service, with real-time alerts for suspicious activity, which enables our rapid incident response. This is critical for swift damage control and to guide your business through recovery processes, minimising your downtime in the event of a cyber-attack. 

Employee training and upskilling 

Cyber security consulting services can involve training and upskilling your teams. This can include:  

• How to spot phishing attacks  

• How to ensure a network is secure  

• Password best practices 

• How to prevent data breaches  

• What to do in the event of a data breach 

• How to recognise an attempted cyber-attack, such as unusual login attempts 

• How to report anything suspicious 

Flexibility and scalability 

As businesses grow, their security needs evolve. Cyber security consultants are agile, acting as an extension of your business and scaling their services accordingly. This means they can seamlessly adapt their delivery to changes in your business size or sector, while not compromising on the protection levels of your business. This is much more difficult to do in-house and may require your business to implement redundancies or recruitment drives, which can be costly and time-consuming.  

By leveraging cyber security advisory services from an expert managed service provider, organisations gain both the flexibility and expertise necessary to build a resilient, secure environment for their systems and data. 

It is not a case of if your business gets targeted by cyber criminals, it is when. Do not wait until an attack hits your business to make cyber security a priority- take proactive steps today. Find out more about our cyber security consultancy services to fortify your digital defences and support your organisation's growth objectives.