Cyber Security Services

We've sat in the CISO seat, so we know the pressure of protecting a business against threats that never stand still.

Whether you need help shaping a cyber security roadmap that fits your goals and regulatory reality, a vCISO to lean on, or hands-on guidance across architecture, infrastructure, and controls – we can help. We combine strong governance with deep technical know-how to build security that's resilient, practical, and ready for whatever's next.

Not every organisation needs a full-time security leader. But every organisation needs the thinking of one. Our fractional security management gives you senior cyber expertise without the overhead.

From hands-on operational support to strategic leadership, we help you get a clear picture of your cyber risks, strengthen your defences, and put governance in place that actually sticks – not just at audit time, but in the way your people work.

Security manager or vCISO, we shape the support around what you actually need.

Cyber threats don’t work standard office hours. And neither do we.

Our managed detection and response service (MDR) gives you 24/7 monitoring and response through our CREST certified Security Operations Centre (SOC). Our team detects and triages threats in real time, backed by XDR/SIEM, threat intelligence and dark web scanning.

When we spot something, we act fast. Contain it, investigate it, and give you clear, practical steps to fix it and stop it happening again.

Waterstons is an NCSC approved cyber advisor, and one of only a small number of consultancies on the NCSC Cyber Resilience Audit scheme. We’ve supported organisations in regulated sectors, so we know what good looks like, and what regulators expect.

We’ll help you get to grips with the NCSC CAF Framework, working out how ready you are for submission, where the gaps are, and what to tackle first. So you’ve got a clear, practical route to compliance.

Certification is one of the clearest ways to prove your security credentials, but getting there shouldn't feel like a second job.

Whether you're aiming for ISO 27001 or Essential Eight, we help from start to finish across governance and technical controls. We find the gaps, help you fix them, and give you trusted, independent assurance from our certified assessors and auditors – so you can get through certification without the headaches.

Our accredited testers run real-world attack simulations across your web applications, networks, systems, and even your physical environment – showing you what a real attacker could do, before they do it. Pen testing isn't about catching you out. It's about giving you a clear picture of what needs fixing.

We use industry-leading tools and threat intelligence to find weaknesses, then give you practical, prioritised steps to put things right – not just a list of problems.

We also carry out Microsoft 365 security reviews, vulnerability assessments, and Active Directory analysis, helping you reduce risk and tighten your day-to-day security.