Cyber Security Consultancy Services
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Cyber Security Consultancy Services
Understand your cyber risks and build a practical security strategy with consultancy from Digital Office Group. We help organisations assess their current position, identify weaknesses and implement improvements across users, devices, Microsoft 365, networks and business systems.
Our advice is focused on reducing real business risk rather than adding unnecessary products, complexity or technical jargon.
Book a Free Cyber Security ReviewPractical Cyber Security Advice for Your Organisation
Cyber security can become difficult to manage when different tools, suppliers and responsibilities are spread across the organisation.
Our cyber security consultants review your current environment and explain where risk exists, which improvements should be prioritised and how those changes can be delivered.
Consultancy can be provided as a standalone project or alongside our managed IT services, ongoing cyber security monitoring and technical support.
Our consultancy services can include:
- Cyber security risk assessments
- Security gap analysis
- Microsoft 365 security reviews
- Endpoint and device security reviews
- Firewall and network assessments
- Backup and disaster recovery reviews
- Cyber Essentials preparation
- Security policy development
- Incident response planning
- Prioritised security improvement plans
Our Cyber Security Consultancy Services
We review the technical, operational and user-related risks that can affect your organisation.
Cyber Risk Assessment
Identify important systems, information, threats and weaknesses and assess how a security incident could affect the organisation.
Security Gap Analysis
Compare current controls against recognised security practices, contractual requirements and your organisation’s level of risk.
Microsoft 365 Security
Review administrator access, authentication, email security, user permissions, external sharing and cloud backup arrangements.
Network Security
Assess firewalls, routers, wireless networks, remote access and the security of connections between business locations.
Incident Response Planning
Define how the organisation should detect, contain, escalate and recover from a cyber security incident.
Security Roadmaps
Create a prioritised improvement plan covering immediate risks, medium-term projects and longer-term security objectives.
Cyber Security Risk Assessments
A cyber risk assessment helps your organisation understand what it is trying to protect and where the greatest exposure exists.
We review your users, technology, business processes, suppliers and security controls to identify threats that could lead to financial loss, operational disruption, data exposure or reputational damage.
The outcome is a practical summary of key risks and recommended actions rather than a technical report that is difficult to implement.
A risk assessment may consider:
- Critical systems and business data
- Microsoft 365 and cloud services
- User and administrator accounts
- Remote and hybrid working
- Laptops, desktops and servers
- Firewalls and business networks
- Email and phishing risk
- Backup and recovery arrangements
- Third-party supplier access
- Incident response capability
Focus investment where it matters most
A security review should help you prioritise action rather than produce an unaffordable list of every possible improvement.
We rank findings by business impact, likelihood and urgency so your organisation can make informed decisions.
Cyber Security Gap Analysis
A gap analysis compares the security controls you currently have against the controls your organisation needs.
This may reveal unsupported software, missing multi-factor authentication, excessive administrator rights, weak backup arrangements or security products that are deployed but not actively monitored.
We provide clear recommendations covering immediate remediation, future improvements and areas where existing controls may already be sufficient.
Common Security Gaps We Identify
Unsupported Systems
Operating systems, applications or network equipment may no longer receive important security updates.
Weak Account Security
Accounts may lack MFA, use unnecessary privileges or remain active after employees leave.
Unmonitored Alerts
Security tools may generate alerts without anyone being responsible for reviewing and responding to them.
Incomplete Backups
Important systems or Microsoft 365 data may not be backed up independently or tested for recovery.
Poor Network Security
Firewalls, wireless networks and remote access may use outdated or insecure configurations.
Unclear Responsibilities
Internal teams and external suppliers may not know who is responsible for monitoring, escalation or incident response.
Microsoft 365 Security Consultancy
Microsoft 365 is often central to an organisation’s email, communication, files and collaboration. A compromised account can therefore provide access to significant amounts of business information.
We can review your tenant, administrator access, authentication, sharing and security configuration and recommend practical improvements.
Learn more about our Microsoft 365 services.
Microsoft 365 reviews can include:
- Global administrator accounts
- Multi-factor authentication
- Conditional access controls
- Unused and inactive accounts
- Shared mailbox access
- External sharing
- Email security settings
- Mobile and personal device access
- Tenant ownership and partner access
- Microsoft 365 backup
Endpoint and Device Security Reviews
Laptops, desktops and servers provide a common route into business systems and information.
Security Updates
Review whether operating systems and supported applications receive important updates promptly.
Endpoint Protection
Assess whether devices have suitable malware prevention, detection and response capabilities.
Administrator Rights
Identify users with unnecessary local administrator privileges and excessive system access.
Device Visibility
Review whether the organisation has an accurate record of supported devices, software and ownership.
Network security reviews can include:
- Firewall configuration
- Internet-facing services
- Router and switch management
- Business Wi-Fi security
- Guest network separation
- Remote access and VPNs
- Network equipment updates
- Administrator access
- Multi-site connectivity
- Monitoring and technical alerts
Network and Firewall Security Assessments
Firewalls, routers, switches and wireless networks form the boundary between your organisation and external threats.
We can review how these systems are configured, managed and updated and identify areas where access should be restricted or monitoring improved.
Recommended changes can be implemented through our network support services.
Cyber Essentials Consultancy and Certification Support
Cyber Essentials provides a recognised baseline covering firewalls, secure configuration, security updates, malware protection and user access control.
We can assess your readiness, identify areas that may prevent certification and help implement the technical improvements required.
Our team can support both first-time certification and annual renewal through our Cyber Essentials certification service.
Certification should improve real security
The goal should not be to complete a questionnaire without changing weak practices.
We use the certification process to identify meaningful improvements that strengthen the organisation beyond the assessment itself.
Incident Response Planning
A cyber incident is easier to manage when responsibilities, contacts and recovery priorities have been agreed in advance.
Detection
Define how suspicious activity will be identified, reported and prioritised.
Containment
Establish how affected devices, accounts and systems may be isolated to reduce further damage.
Escalation
Identify internal decision-makers, technical contacts, insurers and external specialists.
Communication
Plan how employees, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders may need to be updated.
Recovery
Prioritise the systems and information that must be restored first to support business operations.
Review
Record what happened and identify improvements that reduce the likelihood or impact of another incident.
24/7 Threat Monitoring and Response
Consultancy helps define the right controls, but security alerts also need to be monitored and investigated after the improvements are implemented.
Our Managed Detection and Response service combines endpoint security with continuous analyst-led monitoring, investigation and active threat containment.
Explore our 24/7 Managed Detection and Response service.
MDR can provide:
- 24/7 endpoint monitoring
- Human investigation of alerts
- Threat hunting
- Alert validation and prioritisation
- Compromised device isolation
- Ransomware detection and response
- Incident reports
- Remediation guidance
Security should support the business
Controls should reduce risk without making everyday work unnecessarily difficult.
Our recommendations consider usability, cost, business impact and the resources available to your organisation.
Cyber Security Strategy and Roadmaps
Organisations rarely need to complete every security project at once. A roadmap helps prioritise improvements and spread investment across a realistic timeframe.
We can create a practical plan covering immediate risks, planned technical improvements and longer-term security objectives.
Recommendations can be aligned with business growth, contract requirements, cyber insurance and future technology projects.
Example Cyber Security Priorities
| Priority | Example Actions | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate | Secure administrator accounts, enable MFA, remove unsupported software and address critical vulnerabilities | Reduce urgent exposure |
| Short term | Improve endpoint security, email protection, backup monitoring and user access controls | Strengthen core protection |
| Medium term | Introduce 24/7 monitoring, improve network security and complete Cyber Essentials | Improve resilience and assurance |
| Long term | Review suppliers, test incident response, improve policies and repeat risk assessments | Maintain continuous improvement |
Our Cyber Security Consultancy Process
We use a structured process to understand your environment and provide recommendations that can be acted upon.
1. Discovery
We discuss your organisation, technology, concerns, customers and security requirements.
2. Assessment
Relevant devices, accounts, networks, cloud services and security controls are reviewed.
3. Findings
Risks and gaps are documented and prioritised according to urgency and business impact.
4. Recommendations
We provide practical technical, operational and policy improvements.
5. Implementation
Our team can help deliver the agreed improvements and provide ongoing support.
Who Needs Cyber Security Consultancy?
Our consultancy services are suitable for:
- Small and medium-sized businesses
- Organisations reviewing their current IT provider
- Companies seeking Cyber Essentials certification
- Businesses responding to customer security questionnaires
- Organisations reviewing cyber insurance
- Companies that have experienced a security incident
- Businesses without internal cyber security specialists
- Charities and not-for-profit organisations
- Multi-site and remote-working organisations
- Internal IT teams requiring independent advice
You do not need to wait for an incident
Consultancy is most valuable before a serious breach or system disruption occurs.
An independent review can identify practical improvements while the organisation still has time to plan and implement them properly.
Why Choose Digital Office Group?
Digital Office Group combines cyber security consultancy with the practical IT expertise required to implement the recommendations we provide.
As a family-owned business established in 1994, we support organisations across the Midlands and throughout the UK.
Our capabilities across managed IT, cyber security, Microsoft 365, networks, backup, connectivity and communications allow us to review the wider technology environment rather than treating each area separately.
Why work with us?
- Family-owned and established in 1994
- ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified
- Experienced UK-based technical team
- Practical risk-based recommendations
- Microsoft 365 and endpoint expertise
- Network and firewall knowledge
- Cyber Essentials support
- 24/7 MDR services available
- Technical remediation and ongoing support
- One supplier for wider business technology
Cyber Security Consultancy FAQs
What does a cyber security consultant do?
A cyber security consultant reviews an organisation’s risks, systems and existing controls and recommends improvements that reduce the likelihood and impact of cyber incidents.
What is included in a cyber security assessment?
An assessment may review Microsoft 365, user accounts, devices, networks, firewalls, backups, security monitoring, policies and incident response arrangements.
What is a cyber security gap analysis?
A gap analysis compares your current security controls with the controls your organisation needs and identifies where improvements are required.
Can you review Microsoft 365 security?
Yes. We can review administrator access, MFA, user accounts, sharing, email security, mobile access and backup arrangements.
Can you help us achieve Cyber Essentials?
Yes. We can assess readiness, identify gaps, implement technical changes and support your organisation through certification.
Can you review our firewall and network?
Yes. We can assess firewall configuration, wireless security, remote access, network equipment and administrator access.
Can you create a cyber incident response plan?
Yes. We can help define detection, containment, escalation, communication and recovery responsibilities.
Do you provide penetration testing?
We can discuss your requirements and determine whether vulnerability assessment, penetration testing or a broader security review is the most appropriate service.
Can you implement the recommended improvements?
Yes. Our IT and cyber security teams can help implement agreed improvements across Microsoft 365, endpoints, networks, firewalls, backup and security monitoring.
Do you offer ongoing cyber security support?
Yes. Ongoing services can include managed IT, endpoint protection, Microsoft 365 security, backup, firewall management and 24/7 Managed Detection and Response.
How often should we review our cyber security?
Security should be reviewed regularly and whenever the organisation experiences major changes such as growth, new systems, acquisitions, office moves or changes in contractual requirements.
How much do cyber security consultancy services cost?
Pricing depends on the size and complexity of your organisation, the scope of the assessment and whether technical remediation or ongoing services are required.
How Secure Is Your Business Today?
Arrange a free cyber security review with Digital Office Group. We will discuss your systems, existing controls and current concerns and explain how our consultancy services can help reduce risk.
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