Our Cyber Experts

Meet Our Cyber Experts

Working with leaders in our field

We are proud to work alongside the best cyber agencies and consultants from across the UK to offer access to national intelligence data and affordable, practical help to businesses across the region.

Our Cyber Experts Panel is made up of an esteemed group of cross sector practitioners who are leaders within their field in providing tailored risk and IT management.

Read on for further information and reasons for joining us!

Alan Moffat

Alan has a long history within information and cyber security. This includes…

Steve Firth

Steve is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for boxxe Limited. In 2003…

Scott Cardow

Scott Cardow is Managing Director of Precursor Security Ltd, an innovative…

Neil Peacock

NGS are a specialist cyber security services and support provider…

Morton Bell

TecSec was established in 2006 to deliver disaster recovery services…

Marcus Dempsey

Marcus Dempsey is the Director of InfoSec Governance Ltd, which…

Chris Monk

I am Chris Monk, Jupiter IT Solutions Senior Solutions Specialist…

Martin Hart

CyberShelter was established by the MD, Martin Hart and were created to take the…

Stewart Hogg

Stewart joined Waterstons following the completion of a physics degree at Durham…

Dr Christopher Tait

Dr Christopher Tait has over 15 years in the IT Security industry and since opening…

Paresh Deshmukh
Deepak Dhar

Baseel Partners LLP is a UK-based consultancy company with a Global footprint…

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Debra Cairns

Debra Cairns joined Net Defence in 2018 as Head of GRC…

Garry Brown

Garry Brown is the Managing Director of Bondgate IT, a managed…

Lois Inman

Data Connect are a cyber security focused company and a Cyber Essentials…

Jamie Robson

Jamie Robson is Aindale’s Professional Services and Cybersecurity Manager. 

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Bob McKay

Aspire Technology Solutions is an award-winning IT Managed Service Provider…

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Simon Newton

ITPS delivers intelligent technology solutions across cyber security…

Marc Walker

With over 20 years hands on experience in the IT industry looking after…

Niall Quinn

Niall joined HTG with as a Project Manager with experience industry-leading businesses such as…

Paul Leybourne
Paul Leybourne, Head of Partnerships at Citation Cyber, has a wealth of experience…
Andrew Mason
Andrew Mason is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over 25 years experience…
Paul Jenkins

Paul, is the lead app and network pen-tester at North IT…

Alan Moffatt

Alan has a long history within information and cyber security. This includes the responsibility for the design and implementation of solutions, policies, and procedures for national infrastructures for UK Policing and the Critical National Infrastructures (including Counter Terrorism and National Security). Over the last fifteen years Alan has provided CISO services to a wide range of companies (corporate and SME) developing their security maturity in line with their business objectives. Alan’s passion is in behavioural profiling and its impact on insider threat. Alan has had the pleasure of Chairing the Scottish Information Security Forum for 15 years, the National Information Security Conference for 5 years and a member of the Cabinet Offices’ National Information Assurance Forum for the past 10 years.

 

Steve Firth

Steve is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for boxxe Limited.

In 2003, Steve joined boxxe after a career in the Army as a Yeoman of Signals. He began in boxxe as a Technical Specialist and has since held roles including our Lead Information Security Consultant, Professional Services Manager, and several years as the company CLAS Consultant (CESG Listed Advisor Scheme). In these roles Steve gained many technical qualifications along with becoming CISM and CISSP qualified. Steve is the security architect for many of our HMG solutions and is our security specialist for the accreditation of services to our customers. Whilst at boxxe, Steve has also designed and delivered a wide range of training courses and provided advice to our customers in relation to Information Security. Steve has been instrumental in boxxe gaining certifications such as ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. This varied career has led to a broad knowledge of boxxe and our clients leading to his appointment as CISO.

Scott Cardow

Scott Cardow is Managing Director of Precursor Security Ltd, an innovative CREST member company specialising in Penetration Testing, Test Automation
and Continuous Security Testing. Precursor also provide a range of security services from Cyber Essentials certification to bespoke phishing assessments and adversary emulation exercises.

Scott has spent the last 15 years helping some of the largest UK organisations across multiple sectors deliver complex IT programmes, more recently leading Precursor and enjoying seeing the organisations reputation go from strength to strength through their technical excellence and by putting their clients at the heart of everything they do.

Neil Peacock

NGS are a specialist cyber security services and support provider. In addition to support and managed services, NGS can provide Cyber Essentials and IASME Governance certifications along with a Virtual CISO service, Cyber Risk Profiling and Security Posture Reviews.

Our resident CISO, Neil is (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) in good standing with 20+ years in the IT industry. An excellent communicator, skilled in building effective long term relationships, driving business benefits, managing expectations and leading and motivating teams. Neil has the adaptability and capability required to deliver consistently high quality results in the challenging and fast moving digitally connected world.

Morton Bell

Individual: Morton Bell

Job Title: Managing Director

Morton Bell is a seasoned Managing Director in the IT Support and Cyber Security industry, with a proven track record of success.

Morton started from a strong educational background, having graduated from Brunel University, and the College of Law, Guildford.

Working with clients of all different sizes and from a variety of different sectors, his professional strengths include explaining complex IT and security in plain English, having a keen eye for detail, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a passion for ensuring that all aspects of his clients’ IT infrastructure are secure and reliable.

Morton has successfully completed the IASME and GCHQ Certified Training programs for assessing Cyber Essentials and Cyber Assurance Levels 1 and 2 (including GDPR), and is also one of the first 100 NCSC Cyber Advisors.

With expertise in Business Information Management Systems, particularly Cyber Essentials and IASME Cyber Assurance Levels 1 and 2 certifications, Morton is considered a leading expert in the UK cyber security industry, and has given cyber security advice at a national level to businesses and consumers, including speaking at the National Cyber Security Show.

Morton joined the North East Cyber Expert Group in order to raise awareness of the threats posed by cyber attacks to SMEs in the North East, and offer his own expertise to help raise the standard of cyber security in the region.

Marcus Dempsey

Marcus is an experienced security consultant who has come from a technical background and has over 25 years in the implementation and managing of networks of all shapes and sizes. Marcus set up InfoSec Governance in order to help small and medium businesses reduce their cyber risk and help them work towards a safer future.

InfoSec Governance primarily provides Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus and IASME Cyber Assurance certifications to reach this goal of protecting businesses.

We decided to become involved with the NEBRC Cyber Experts Group, to further increase our ability to help businesses reduce their risk and educate users about the dangers of online activities.

Chris Monk

I am Chris Monk, Jupiter IT Solutions Senior Solutions Specialist; my job is to work with the client by finding out what are their requirements are and finding a solution to put the client in a more secure position from a Cyber Security standpoint.

I have been working in IT and SaaS for 7 years from Salesforce, Payment Software to Risk Management helping clients to identify problems and use my experience to present to best solution from our findings to put the client in the best possible position to move forward. This gives me great satisfaction seeing the client move from a situation which is a problem for them and the business to not needing to worry anymore because we look after them and their Cyber Security and IT support.

The experience and skill set I have gained over the 7 years allows me to use different qualification methods that complement the sector and position I am speaking with from non-decision maker to C-Suite.

Having been introduced to the NECEG I was so impressed with their ethical approach, trust, and reputation I saw synergy with Jupiter IT Solutions Core Values and wanted to create a partnership that would help SMEs have the confidence and know they are in the best hands with North East Cyber Expert Group and Jupiter IT Solutions.

Martin Hart

Martin Hart is the MD for CyberShelter. His background in IT began with component level repairs for the Tyne and Wear Metro, a position which commenced on completion of his degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. From there he moved on to working with the largest Apple reseller in the North East, quickly becoming one of the highest and most thoroughly certified Apple Engineers in the country. In 2008 he started his own IT service and supply company, selling as a going concern in 2017. CyberShelter began soon after, utilizing Martin’s highly specialized knowledge in IT security. CyberShelter now have around 70 assorted businesses all relying on them for IT security, Governance and consultancy.

Stewart Hogg

Stewart joined Waterstons following the completion of a physics degree at Durham University. He has a keen interest in technology and utilises the problem-solving skills gained through his degree to provide innovative solutions to complex problems. Stewart has a strong interest in Information Security, Business Continuity and IT Service Management and through several years of experience as an IT Manager has developed these areas as a specialism.

Stewart now focuses on working with clients to help them align with security and continuity frameworks such as ISO 27001 and ISO 22301 by optimising the areas of people, processes and technologies to reduce risk and deliver business value.

Dr Christopher Tait

Dr Christopher Tait has over 15 years in the IT Security industry and since opening Layer 7 IT Security in 2010, has focused on delivering specialist security services to Public Sector and their supply chain in the areas of Security Architecture, Information Assurance and penetration testing.

In recent years Chris has focused upon defensive AWS security architectures and Continuous Security Integration pipelines.

Paresh Deshmukh

Managing partner at Baseel, leading the consultancy and IT services business area. Paresh has over 25 years of experience in IT Governance, Risk Management, Cyber Security and Data Protection. He has executed many digital transformation programs.

Deepak Dhar

Deepak is a head of Pre-sales at Baseel with 27+ years of experience in the Strategic & Management Role in the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) domain. He has spent his professional life across multiple countries, including Norway, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Nepal, Laos & India. Deepak will be leading the partnership with the NEBRC.

Debra Cairns

Debra Cairns joined Net Defence in 2018 as Head of GRC having dedicated over 19 years of her career to the multinational consumer goods corporation, Proctor & Gamble (P&G). It was in this previous role that Debra gained essential financial and IT experience that has become integral to her role as Managing Director of Net Defence, the position she took on in 2020.

Debra has successfully built a team of industry-leading specialists with expertise in cyber security, IT support, and telephony, and has assembled a UK-wide sales team to bring Net Defences services and solutions directly to the businesses that need them.

Debra and the Net-Defence team are focused on eliminating fear rather than exploiting it. Instead, they’re dedicated to shifting the current narrative, seeking to remove the anxieties associated with the cyber industry and educate businesses on how to effectively protect their infrastructure.

Debra is committed to simplifying cyber security and educating businesses on best practices, ensuring training, support and knowledge is affordable, attainable and available for all.

Garry Brown

Garry Brown is the Managing Director of Bondgate IT, a managed technology service provider based in Darlington. Garry’s first exposure to IT came at the age of eight when he learned to code on a rudimentary Acorn computer. While studying at Sixth Form College in his native Hartlepool, Garry initially opted to study Chemistry, Maths, and Physics, before catching up with missed work to switch to Computing, a popular subject among his friends. After graduation, Garry worked as an IT contractor for ICI, IBM, and Glaxo Wellcome before joining Bondgate IT.

The company was a fledgling IT build and service computer shop in Darlington town center 25 years ago but has now grown into a multi-faceted, managed technology service provider serving SMEs to large companies.

Garry believes in continually improving the company’s products and services to help clients negotiate the ever-changing world of technology. He says that he runs the business for his customers, not for himself, and his company prides itself on providing bespoke solutions to align with clients’ business needs, rather than something off the shelf. Bondgate IT helps clients achieve their business goals through managing, supporting, and delivering strategic IT solutions. Garry is a firm believer that technology can improve lives, businesses, and organizations. His company mantra is to ‘embrace digital disruption and challenge thinking’.

Joining the NEBRC Cyber Expert panel aligns with both Garry and Bondgate IT’s commitment to prioritising their clients’ cyber safety and allows the team at Bondgate IT to stay up-to-date with the latest cyber security developments impacting organisationsacross the UK .  

Lois Inman

Throughout Lois’ professional career, she has worked with a broad range of organisations, sharing her skills and expertise. While working closely with them, she has seen first-hand not only challenges that are common to all businesses, but those specific to certain sectors and organisational size. For the last 16 years, Lois has been a director at Data Connect, where she has used her experience to help develop a portfolio of cyber security services.

She understands how SME’s often don’t have the resources, both financially and physically, to protect themselves against the constantly evolving threat landscape. Frustrated by how much easier it is at enterprise level, Lois and the Data Connect team want to help level the playing field. Then, all organisations can have affordable access to the same security skills, support and advanced technology as large enterprises, who have the resources, experience and budget.

Being local to Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Lois is keen to help organisations in the area improve their cyber security knowledge. She was delighted to be given the opportunity to work with the NEBRC due to our shared commitment to provide knowledge and expertise to all organisations.

Providing a fantastic starting point for local organisations needing practical advice when they have cyber concerns is vital in this digital age. Being a part of this community enables Lois to help organisations develop, strengthen and improve their cyber resilience in the event of an attack.

Having a genuine interest in wanting to limit the impact of cyber attacks, Lois is always happy to act as a sounding board and provide assistance.

Jamie Robson

Jamie Robson is Aindale’s Professional Services and Cybersecurity Manager. He has over 13 years’ experience working in the IT industry across multiple different areas. He started with an apprenticeship and progressed on to other positions including field engineer and service desk support roles, eventually working up to managing a successful service desk.

After working in these fields, Jamie proceeded to deal in cybersecurity and has been a certified Cyber Essentials and IASME assessor for over 7 years. But his journey doesn’t stop there, Jamie is committed to consistently improving his knowledge and capabilities within the cybersecurity field, recently qualifying as an accredited “Cyber Advisor” with The Cyber Scheme. On top of that, he is currently undergoing study with the University of Northumbria working towards gaining a master’s degree in cybersecurity.

Jamie’s breadth of experience working both with and within various MSPs provides him with the understanding of how businesses of all sizes, from small startups to enterprise level organisations, have differing needs. He loves working closely with clients alongside partners to enhance their cybersecurity footprint and encourage best security practices within their organisations. 

Working with the NEBRC gives Jamie the opportunity alongside the Aindale team to aid the wider community in working towards a safer cyber future.

Bob McKay

Bob is the Director of Information Security at Aspire.  He has a long history in information security, IT Infrastructure, development, and business systems across a diverse range of customers from Richard Branson’s Necker Island to Government organisations in both the UK and the Caribbean. 

Internally at Aspire, Bob is responsible for cyber security, information security and compliance with standards.  Bob also heads up Aspire’s security teams from security consultants to security operations Centre analysts and everything in between.

In terms of interests, Bob’s primary focus is information and cyber security, however he still likes to stay hands-on with technology, developing applications, writing scripts and playing with security solutions to get a real understanding (not just what’s written on the tin!).

Bob has always been interested in technology and its potential to improve people’s lives, but he is also aware of the risks that come with it.  He became involved in the North East Cyber Expert Group because he is passionate about making the digital world safer and more secure and is committed to continuing to help SMEs in the region to strengthen their cybersecurity posture, build resilience, and thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

 

Simon Newton

CEO Simon Newton has a 25-year background in senior management roles, having played a pivotal part in the growth of businesses spanning the IT, financial, professional services and clean energy sectors.

ITPS delivers intelligent technology solutions across cyber security, cloud, connectivity, managed services, professional services, and data and analytics. Our specialist security team offers expertise including: assessing current security posture, identifying gaps and potential weaknesses, recommending the right solutions, then monitoring and maintaining them on an ongoing basis using the latest threat intelligence.

Marc Walker

Marc has worked within the IT industry for almost 20 years. He first started out working for a small IT firm called Lynx Technology in 2005, building servers and desktops to customer specifications before moving into an Internal Systems role. From here, Marc became responsible for the internal networks, firewalls and unified communications infrastructure. In 2008 Lynx Technology, was purchased by British Telecom, and working through various roles, and with over 28 Cisco examinations passed, Marc became a senior network and collaborations specialist, working with some of the largest companies in UK, all managed by BT’s managed IT Services division.

In 2017, Marc sought out a new challenge and created Commstec IT Ltd, with the aim of helping small and medium sized business to make managing and securing their infrastructure as painless and stress free as possible, and to help these businesses continue to concentrate on what they do best. Our tag line is “In a world of technology, people make the difference” – which we believe today is just as important as it was back in 2005. The opportunities we were given at the start of our careers, are what drive us to create opportunities for the next generation of IT professionals for the future, but never losing sight of our primary focus, and keeping the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Niall Quinn

Niall joined HTG with as a Project Manager with experience industry-leading businesses such as DXC Technology and Hewlett Packard Enterprises, before progressing as an OperationsManager and now Operations Director. As our Director of Operations, Niall is responsible for the delivery of our outstanding managed services. He ensures our operations are fully optimised, allowing us to rapidly respond to our partners and deliver on our SLAs. HTG focus on all things Microsoft! We are a Microsoft FastTrack partner, meaning we are in the top 1% of Microsoft partners globally. We hold advanced specialisms in Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Threat Protection, and Azure Virtual Desktop Microsoft – AVD. Niall spoke on his partnership with the NEBRC:

“The unfortunate reality for many businesses today is that cyberattacks are not just probable, they’re inevitable. And it’s small businesses that face the worst of it, with some reports estimating that almost 50% of SMEs have been a victim of cybercrime. I’m proud to be able to add my knowledge and experience to the NEBRC Cyber Experts Group to help local businesses protect themselves from the growing threat of cyber-attacks.” 

Paul Leybourne

Paul Leybourne, Head of Partnerships at Citation Cyber, has a wealth of experience in cultivating partnerships and spearheading business growth at both national and regional levels. A creative and result-orientated approach is complemented by a deep understanding of cyber security strategy development for UK SMEs.

Businesses are making data protection a top priority as the threat landscape evolves. Threats like phishing, ransomware, and hacking are on the rise – effective cyber security solutions are no longer optional, they’re essential.

By partnering with the North East Cyber Expert Group, we can help support SMEs build cyber resilience and remain secure against cyber crime. Focusing on the key pillars of cyber security, we have a prevention-first approach that allows businesses to get the fundamentals right with their testing, training, and certification needs.

 “I’m thrilled to be joining the North East Cyber Expert Group. Citation Cyber continue to be at the forefront of cyber security and we aim to create effective solutions that adapt to the ever-evolving threat landscape. Our mission is to support SMEs with confidently navigating the complexities of cyber security, focusing on essential prevention measures to protect their digital environment. And together, with the Cyber Resilience Centre, we believe we can do just that.” – Paul Leybourne, Head of Partnerships at Citation Cyber.

Andrew Mason

Andrew Mason is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over 25 years of experience in network security, penetration testing, and data protection. As the co-founder of Pentest People, DarkInvader and Data Protection People, Andrew leads a team of highly skilled cybersecurity researchers who specialize in human-led dark web monitoring services. His work spans multiple sectors, where he helps clients safeguard their businesses from evolving digital threats, including account takeovers, data breaches, and cyberattacks.

Andrew’s expertise is not only grounded in hands-on experience but also supported by several prestigious credentials, including Check Team Leader, CISSP, CCIE, and QSA. He is a recognized thought leader in the field, having authored and co-authored numerous books, whitepapers, and articles on cybersecurity topics. His dedication to continuous learning and innovation is evident in his academic achievements, such as earning an MBA from Leeds University Business School and being an alumni of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program.

Driven by a passion for creating innovative cybersecurity solutions, Andrew is committed to combining the best technologies and methodologies to provide clients with cutting-edge protection. His mission is to enable businesses to harness the full potential of technology while ensuring their security and privacy remain uncompromised.

Andrew’s deep commitment to cybersecurity led him to become involved with the North East Cyber Expert Group, where he focuses on helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) navigate the complex landscape of digital threats. By empowering SMEs with the necessary tools and knowledge, Andrew aims to contribute to a more secure and resilient business environment across the region.

Paul Jenkins

Name: Paul Jenkins

Brief: Paul, is the lead app and network pen-tester at North IT…

Paul is the founder and lead pen-tester at North IT. He has more than a decade of experience working as a pen-tester for network, web, and mobile apps and another decade of experience working as a Developer, DevOps, and security consultant.

Paul delivers to customers from the North East to across the globe and works with businesses large and small. Paul is a specialist in software testing and is also able to help development teams secure their software and reduce risk.

He oversees the pen-test team at North IT delivering Web App Pen Testing, Mobile App Pen Testing, API Pen Testing, Network Pen Testing, Perimeter Pen Testing, Code Audits, Red Teaming, and Open Source Risk Audits.

Paul is always happy to chat or help, and give assistance for any charity, business, or other organisation with any pen-test or cyber assurance requirements.

North IT are an award-winning provider of web, software, and application penetration testing. Established in 2012 with over a decade of experience, North IT have found their space in the industry as leaders in software security. Trusted by some of the biggest brands across the globe, North IT continues to deliver affordable and expert pen-tests, cyber assurance audits, and code audits for businesses large and small.

North IT are an award-winning provider of:

TecSec are first and foremost an IT Support Services company however we have a strong specialism towards security and in addition to being a certification body for IASME, at TecSec we pride ourselves on delivering a range of IT Support services, including:

Helpdesk support: Our helpdesk is available to assist your staff with any IT issues -they may encounter. Our team is trained to quickly diagnose and resolve your issues, minimizing downtime and keeping your business running smoothly.
 
Hardware and software maintenance: We provide constant maintenance and updates to ensure your hardware and software are up-to-date and that risks are reduced to a minimum. Preventing potential issues before they occur and reviewing your IT with you regularly we will save you money in the future by preventing a build-up of technical debt.
 
Incident Response & Remediation: Our technical staff are trained to respond to security incidents and mitigate the impact of any cyber-attacks.
 
Cloud solutions: We can help you migrate your business to the cloud, offering a range of cloud solutions tailored to yours specific needs. This includes data backup and recovery.

Alongside our IT support services, at TecSec we also offer a range of cyber security services to help protect your organisation from cyber threats. Our cyber security services include:

Risks assessments: We conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to your business. This helps us develop a customized cybersecurity plan tailored to your specific needs.
 
Network security: Our team of cyber security experts will help protect your network against potential threats and vulnerabilities. We use the latest security tools and techniques to keep your business safe from cyber-attacks.
 
 
Cyber security training: We provide cyber security training to your employees, educating them on best practices for safe computing and how to avoid common cyber threats such as phishing attacks.
 
Threat Intelligence: We provide threat intelligence services, such as threat hunting & intelligence feeds to help your organisation stay ahead of emerging threats.

InfoSec Governance are a Cyber Essentials and IASME Cyber Assurance certification body foremost, in addition, we also provide security audits, security consultancy and penetration testing for businesses which need that extra level of reassurance.

Our Cyber Essentials offerings come with free pre-submission answer reviews to help businesses work towards that first time pass as well as the ability to provide flexible remote based Cyber Essentials Plus assessments.

When it comes to businesses, we cover all sectors and sizes, from one-person businesses up to larger enterprises.

Baseel Partners LLP is a 12+ year old UK-based entity with following 3 corporate members and are known for quality, innovation and delivery.

  • Baseel Limited focuses on Certification and compliance services
  • Deeshaa Limited is renowned for IT Services
  • Baseel Solutions Limited focuses on IT Governance Services.

 

The group services clients across more than 60 countries with a broad portfolio of IT and consultancy services.  Below are our service offerings:

  • Microsoft Gold Partner: All license sales, MSP services, Dynamic 365, Big Data, Data Analytics, Application Integration, Security Services
  • AWS services: AWS managed services, Application Integration, Security, Managed Services
  • PenTesting – CREST framework penetration testing services
  • Data Protection (GDPR) Consulting
  • SOC Services
  • SAP services
  • Digital Marketing services
  • Application Development services
  • Products portfolio in the areas of risk and compliance management, GDPR
  • Certification Services: Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus

 

We have Experienced, cross-trained team of seasoned technology professionals having ability to comprehensively review and understand business requirements, technology constraints, compliance and regulatory issues through senior partner-level involvement with Flexible, technology agnostic approach to designing solutions that best meet client needs and provide Hybrid delivery model, utilizing seamlessly integrated on-shore and off-shore teams.

We are on Digital Outcome Services and GCloud 13 frameworks of the UK Government. As Microsoft Gold Partner & AWS Partner, we are able to secure support at very reasonable low cost for charity organisations including SMBs.  

In addition to above we offer our services at very attractive rates with no compromise on quality.

Our company is a leading provider of IT services, offering a comprehensive range of solutions to meet the diverse needs of businesses across various industries. With years of experience in the industry, we have built a reputation for delivering top-notch services that exceed our clients’ expectations.

Our team of highly skilled professionals possesses extensive expertise in IT support, managed services, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data backup and recovery, among others. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs, enabling us to tailor our services to their specific requirements.

Our commitment to quality is reflected in our mission, vision, and values. We are dedicated to providing unparalleled customer service, leveraging our extensive industry knowledge to deliver innovative solutions that drive our clients’ success. Our vision is to become the go-to provider of IT services, continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

We believe in fostering long-term partnerships with our clients, working collaboratively to achieve their goals. Our core values of integrity, innovation, and excellence guide everything we do, ensuring that we always deliver the highest standards of service.

Our Managed IT Support services are designed to provide our clients with comprehensive IT support, allowing them to focus on their core business operations. Our team of experts provides round-the-clock support, monitoring and maintenance, ensuring that our clients’ IT infrastructure remains secure and optimized.

We also offer Non-Profit IT Support and Charity IT Support services, recognizing the unique challenges faced by these organizations. Our solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of non-profit organizations, providing cost-effective solutions that enable them to operate efficiently and effectively.

In conclusion, our company is committed to providing high-quality IT services that help our clients achieve their business goals. With our team of experts, comprehensive solutions, and commitment to excellence, we are the ideal partner for businesses looking to leverage technology to drive their success.

Based in Harrogate, Data Connect is an established cyber security focused business who help organisations, that vary in size and industry, bolster their defences. As a dedicated and trusted security partner, customers have peace of mind with our end-to-end cyber security services. These are delivered through a blend of technology, consultancy and managed services.

Data Connect is also a certification body for Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. We streamline the certification process, while providing valuable knowledge to help you to continue maturing your cyber security.

Full transparency and visibility are key to Data Connect, which is why we give our customers access to our powerful portal which integrates with all our services. The single pane of glass, vSOC Connect Console, has an extensive list of features depending on your specific security needs. Designed with a clean and sleek user interface, you can drill down on individual security metrics, customise a range of dashboards, manage projects and tasks, track progress, view improvements and access support.

Managed Services:

  • Firewall Management – vSOC Manage
  • Vulnerability Management – vSOC Recon
  • Cyber Essentials Review Toolbox – vSOC CERT
  • Manage, Detection and Response – vSOC Alert
  • Security Awareness Training – vSOC Aware
  • Cyber Security Transformation – vSOC AIM

In this day and age where security cannot be ignored, we deliver business assurance without impacting your organisation’s performance. All the services are backed up by vendor-certified security experts who also have all the necessary technical understanding and the valuable working experience to apply it to your specific operations. To deliver these services, our technical team consists of Cyber Essentials assessors and auditors, firewall and network engineers, a dedicated support desk and our 24×7 SOC Team.

Other Services:

  • Penetration Testing
  • Network and Firewall Services
  • Cyber Security Assessments
  • Certification and Compliance
  • Technology Selection
  • Cloud Services
  • Cyber Insurance Assistance
  • Health Checks and Audits

Aindale KTD are a leading MSP with a key focus around Cyber Security. In an age where technology is ever evolving and increasingly important to businesses, it is highly beneficial to implement it where appropriate in your business practices. However, we at Aindale KTD are aware that the world of IT can be a confusing one to step into and navigate. We pride ourselves on friendly and prompt customer service, providing solutions tailored to you, keeping your business safe- and above all, making sense of IT.

This is why we offer services suited to businesses at any stage in their technological journey, from those just starting to implement tech into their daily practices, to those who are already successfully implementing it but are looking to stay ahead of the curve. As a business with over 35 years’ experience in the tech field, we have learned and grown alongside it, providing us with the knowledge and expertise to assist you in reaping its rewards.

We offer a multitude of both hardware and software solutions and services including internet provision and VOIP solutions, Microsoft 365 licencing and services, and above all a team of skilled technical consultants and engineers to assist with any sized issues and projects.

Of course, stepping into cyberspace doesn’t come without its risks. With a rise in cybercrime being one of the biggest risks to businesses, it is essential that the correct guidelines and procedures are followed to safeguard your data. We can help with this. Our cybersecurity professionals can help you protect your devices, filter out spam from your email inboxes, help you stay safe whilst surfing the web and more.

On top of this, being an accredited Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification body, we can provide you with all of the information and guidance you need to protect you and your clients, then even provide you with a recognised certification to prove that you take cybersecurity seriously.

Aspire is one of the fastest-growing IT companies in the UK. We deliver technology like no other for our customers.

We are an award-winning IT Managed Service Provider and Cyber Security Provider. We deliver leading technology solutions across cyber securitycloudconnectivitymanaged services and unified communications to help our customers drive real business benefits.

Our mission is to deliver technology like no other; we are dedicated to putting technology to work to help our customers innovate, become more efficient and grow quicker.

We have an extensive customer base across the UK including SMEs, public sector and not-for-profit organisations as well as large enterprises and blue-chip organisations with a global presence. We provide services across multiple sectors, to a vastly diverse portfolio of organisations, which means our experience is well-rounded and our expertise is constantly tested to the highest levels.

We help our customers accelerate their ambitions through inspirational technology and to achieve this, we have a passion for delivering a sensational data-driven customer experience. To make sure we’re on track, we measure our performance using the Net Promoter Score (NPS) global measure. In the past 12 months our score has averaged +87 which is deemed ‘world-class’.

At Aspire, we design and deliver innovative IT solutions that drive organisations forward. In a world that’s changing faster than ever, we expect our customers to expect more from their technology.

Our team of technical architects, consultants and engineers are certified and accredited with leading software and hardware vendors. We tailor our solutions to meet your specific business needs.

We have developed sophisticated internal systems to ensure that whatever the requirement and whatever the set-up, you will always allocated the best-qualified person for the job. We work to targeted service levels that are carefully managed to ensure our customer support is second to none. This is best illustrated by our world class NPS (Net Promoter Score)!

Commstec IT are an IT Services Consultancy specialising in network communications, endpoint protection, and infrastructure management. With an infinite passion for customer service and helping businesses make the most out of their IT, as securely and efficiently as possible.

Providing IT solutions in an ever-changing world of increased remote home-basedworking, cloud adoption, border-less network security, and an ever increasing Cyber threat presence, we excel in making our clients environments be as secure and resilient as possible. Utilising the very latest technologies, automation techniques and streamlined processes we can also do it very cost efficiently.

What we provide:

IT Consultancy
Network, Wireless, & Firewall Management
Microsoft 365 Setup/Management
Microsoft Intune and Mobile Device Management
Installation & Upgrade Services
Office Moves/Migrations
Network Auditing and Discovery
On-prem & Cloud Server Management
SD-WAN & Direct Internet Access
Proactive 24/7 Systems Monitoring and Alerting & Reporting
IoT & Environmental Monitoring
Endpoint Protection & Secure Web Gateway (Cyber Security)
Secure Remote Access Solutions
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Planning

Above all, we provide a guaranteed personal and friendly service tailored made to your business and the way you work. Get in touch to see how we can help you drive down costs, whilst ensuring the highest levels of information security and resilience.

Based at the Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research, Lancaster University, Citation Cyber was founded by a team of specialists in cyber security, consultancy, and information security, we’re a trusted cyber security company with a passion for quality service.

Our mission is to provide dynamic cyber security services and training that extends beyond technology to encompass people, culture, processes, and even the physical environment; to make businesses as resilient as possible to prevent and mitigate cyber attacks.

Our vision is to be at the forefront of the race to make cyber space a safer place for organisations through the provision of dynamic services that respond to the risks and threats posed in an ever-evolving digital world.

Our solutions:

  • Cyber Essentials Certification: Certify your organisation with Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. Simplified certification process with guided questionnaire and support.
  • Penetration Testing: Penetration testing or simulated hacking of your website, network, infrastructures, mobile apps, IoT devices, and even physical security.
  • Cyber Awareness Training: Scenario-based, interactive training for all your staff covering the four key areas of concern. Effectively reduce your cyber risk in real time.
  • Phishing Simulator: Schedule and manage phishing campaigns throughout your organisation. Keep your employees vigilant with targeted training.
  • Intelligent Scanning: Reduce the risk of a cyber breach though our intelligence-led, cloud-based vulnerability scanning and third-party breach notifications.
  • Professional Consultancy: Designed for those who have compliance mandates such as PCI DSS, GDPR, and ISO. Our team of consultants have years of industry experience to support your business through the process.
  • Policy Compliance: Policy and document management to make meeting compliance a breeze. With 12 NCSC-certified policy templates to get you started.
  • Cyber Liability Insurance: Our insurance and cyber risk management programmes are tailored to your industry and organisation, based on risk insights.