Cyber Security as a Service
With Cyber Security as a Service, a dedicated team of experts takes care of your security from start to finish.
We act as an extension of your organisation, monitoring your systems & responding to cyber incidents 24×7.
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What is Cyber Security as a Service?
Cyber Security as a Service (CSaaS) is a comprehensive, subscription-based service that provides businesses with access to advanced cyber security capabilities and expertise at a fraction of the cost of hiring an equivalent in-house team.
Operating on a monthly subscription model, Cyber Security as a Service includes a wide range of sub-services such as a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO), penetration testing, security monitoring and response, a Security Operations Centre (SOC), compliance & certifications (e.g. ISO 27001, SOC2, etc.), and provides security awareness training for your staff.
Cyber Security as a Service is designed to be flexible and scalable, and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of any organisation, ensuring robust protection against an evolving landscape of cyber threats.
What's Included?
Virtual CISO
Our vCISO will take ownership of security defining and driving the cyber strategy, ensuring traction is built and maintained across the business.
Incident Response
Our UK-based Security Operations Centre (SOC) monitors your network and systems (e.g. AWS) for threats, investigates incidents and responds quickly.
Security Awareness
We identify high-risk roles and provide memorable training and impactful comms to raise awareness amongst your staff and executive.
Secure Software
We will help maintain robust security within your software development lifecycle ensuring that historic and newly developed code is secure and resilient.
Third Party Due Diligence
We handle the due diligence questionnaires you receive from prospects and clients, ensuring you respond quickly and shorten sales cycles as a result.
Assurance & Testing
Each year we conduct a cyber maturity assessment (measuring strategic progress, identifying risks and areas of improvement) and conduct a penetration test of your IT infrastructure.
Challenges Addressed by CSaaS
Limited Time
You need to focus on your customers and growing your business. You don’t have the time required to dedicate to building cyber security and consequently, cyber security unintentionally becomes an afterthought, increasing the risk of an attack that may result in significant financial and reputational damage.
Lack Of Expertise
Cyber security is a complex field that encompasses a wide range of skills, from threat detection and incident response to compliance management. In-house IT staff lack the specialised cyber security expertise required to address the full spectrum of digital risks, leaving their business vulnerable to cyber attacks.
Cost Contraints
You’re committed to protecting your business, but you don’t have the unlimited budgets of large enterprises. Maintaining a full-time team puts pressure on your bottom line. With Cyber Security as a Service, the up front investment is minimal and can be scaled up or down as required.
Increasing Threats
2024 saw a 75% increase in successful cyber attacks on cloud technologies. For most SMBs without Cyber Security as a Service, continuously monitoring the threat landscape and investing in the right controls to maintain the level of protection needed (whilst also focusing on growth) is an impossible task.
Limited Time
You need to focus on your customers and growing your business. You don’t have the time required to dedicate to building cyber security and consequently, cyber security unintentionally becomes an afterthought, increasing the risk of an attack that may result in significant financial and reputational damage.
Lack Of Expertise
Cyber security is a complex field that encompasses a wide range of skills, from threat detection and incident response to compliance management. In-house IT staff lack the specialised cyber security expertise required to address the full spectrum of digital risks, leaving their business vulnerable to cyber attacks.
Cost Contraints
You’re committed to protecting your business, but you don’t have the unlimited budgets of large enterprises. Maintaining a full-time team puts pressure on your bottom line. With Cyber Security as a Service, the up front investment is minimal and can be scaled up or down as required.
Increasing Threats
2024 saw a 75% increase in successful cyber attacks on cloud technologies. For most SMBs without Cyber Security as a Service, continuously monitoring the threat landscape and investing in the right controls to maintain the level of protection needed (whilst also focusing on growth) is an impossible task.
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Benefits of Cyber Security as a Service
Our Cyber Security as a Service offering covers all cyber security domains, from ongoing monitoring to expert advisory.
Achieve Strategic Alignment
The Cyber Security as a Service team includes a dedicated Virtual CISO who brings strategic leadership and ensures that your cyber strategy is aligned with wider business goals. Technical resources ensure wider technology roadmaps are aligned to cyber objectives.
Operational Support
An experienced Cyber Security Manager serves as your primary point of contact for all security-related matters. They not only oversee the implementation of new security controls, but they track and monitor progress ensuring that traction is maintained.
Continuous Monitoring
As part of our Cyber Security as a Service, our UK-based Security Operations Centre (SOC) operates 24/7 and provides continuous monitoring of your IT estate for you. We continuously monitor your network for suspicious activity and perform rapid incident response, ensuring you are protected around the clock.
Evidence Your Assurance
On-going assurance (e.g. penetration testing) identifies and remediates vulnerabilities across your IT estate. Skilled ethical hackers simulate real-world attacks to test your defences, uncovering weaknesses before malicious actors can exploit them.
Onboard Clients Faster
Our Cyber Security as a Service manages the entire certification process of accreditations, like ISO 27001 and SOC 2, from start to finish. These certifications have been known to speed up procurement processes by up to 7 times.
Actively Reduce Risk
Your dedicated Cyber Security Manager will actively project manage and track risk remediation activities such as driving the patching process for vulnerability remediation or hardening the access controls of your cloud environments.
Measure Return on Investment
Our Cyber Security as a Service performs annual cyber maturity assessments to measure and enhance your organisation’s strategic security posture, allowing for adjustments in focus and enabling you to evidence the return on cyber investment to your leadership.
Reduce Premiums
Insurers recognise that services like Cyber Security as a Service decrease your risk of being attacked and will reduce your insurance premiums, especially if you have achieved ISO27001. This cost saving helps pay for the new Cyber Security as a Service investment.
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Case Study: UK Telecomms Provider
Client Challenge
A UK-based telecommunications provider, recently acquired through a private equity buyout, faced rapid growth and the challenge of integrating five businesses within 18 months.
This amalgamation of technologies, cultures, and risk appetites resulted in a complex IT environment and the company needed to quickly align these separate entities to a common security standard.
As a significant service provider to the UK government, they were required to maintain certifications including ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and to comply with the rigorous requirements of the Telecommunications Security Act (TSA).
Our Approach
We deployed our Cyber Security as a Service offering which included a specialised team with expertise in the telecommunications sector:
- Virtual CISO: Providing strategic oversight and leadership.
- Cyber Security Manager: Coordinating the implementation of the ISO 27001.
- Telco Security Architect: Designing and integrating secure systems across the merged entities.
- Regulations Expert: Ensuring on-going compliance with relevant certifications and standards.
Our Cyber Security as a Service approach included:
- Maturity Assessment: Conducted across the entire business to evaluate current practices and identify strengths.
- Security Operations Centre: Onboarded them into our SOC providing round-the-clock security monitoring and alerting.
- Implementation Roadmap: Developed a three-year plan to implement necessary practices and achieve certifications.
Value Delivered
ISO Certified
Obtained ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus in four months, enabling faster public sector procurement.
Cultural Shift
Staff proactively report security risks and incidents to a central cyber security team.
Risk Reduction
Greatly reduced security risk, giving board members and investors’ confidence in operational practices.
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Who Needs Cyber Security as a Service?
Cyber Security as a Service (CSaaS) is an essential service for businesses facing increasing cyber threats with limited resources, without the overhead of maintaining an in-house security team.
- Small To Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs): These businesses often lack the resources to hire a full-time cyber security team but face the same threats as larger enterprises. Cyber Security as a Service provides them with access to top-tier security expertise and solutions at a fraction of the cost, e.g. an e-commerce company that needs to protect customer data and comply with industry regulations.
- Rapidly Growing Companies: Businesses experiencing rapid growth, mergers, or acquisitions can benefit from Cyber Security as a Service to ensure their security measures scale with their expansion and integration of new technologies, e.g. a technology scale-up or start-up expanding into international markets that needs to navigate diverse regulatory requirements.
- Highly Targeted Sectors: Industries that are frequent targets for cyber attacks, such as finance, healthcare, and telecommunications, require robust and continuous security monitoring and response capabilities, e.g. a challenger bank handling high volumes of sensitive customer data, and have regulated incident response timescales that must be met.
- Businesses Undergoing Digital Transformation: Companies migrating to the cloud or adopting new digital solutions can leverage Cyber Security as a Service to ensure their transition is secure and compliant with relevant standards, e.g. a manufacturing company implementing IoT technologies to improve operational efficiency.
- Organisations With Compliance Requirements: Businesses that must comply with strict regulatory or compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001) can use Cyber Security as a Service to meet these requirements without diverting internal resources away from business activities, e.g. a US healthcare provider that needs to protect patient data and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Who Doesn’t Need Cyber Security as a Service?
- Large Enterprises With Established Security Teams: Large organisations that have for decades already invested in a dedicated, skilled in-house cyber security team and comprehensive security infrastructure may not require the additional support that Cyber Security as a Service provides, e.g. a FTSE100 multinational corporation with a an in-house cyber security department in excess of 20-30 people.
- Businesses With Minimal Digital Footprint: Companies that do not rely heavily on digital operations or do not handle personal data in any capacity might find Cyber Security as a Service to be more than what they need, e.g. a small local retail store that primarily operates offline and does not store customer data (digitally or via paper based documents).
- Organisations With Very Low-Risk: Businesses in very low-risk industries where the likelihood of cyber attacks is minimal may not need the comprehensive coverage that Cyber Security as a Service offers, e.g. a small art gallery that does not collect or store significant digital information.
Our Approach
At CyPro, we follow a systematic and client-focused approach to ensure that our Cyber Security as a Service (CSaaS) offering delivers optimal value to our clients.
Initial Consultation
We start with a thorough consultation to understand your business objectives, existing security posture and specific requirements. This helps us tailor our service and ensures our approach is aligned with your goals and organisational context from the outset.
On-Boarding
We develop a comprehensive on-boarding plan that outlines the steps, timelines and responsibilities. This plan includes the deployment of necessary technologies and the introduction of key team members. They work alongside you to ensure a smooth transition into our Cyber Security as a Service offering.
Cyber Maturity Assessment
Our cyber maturity assessment evaluates your technology stack, policies, and procedures. From the assessment we identify both strengths and weaknesses, allowing us to develop a focused and effective security strategy and service.
SOC Monitoring
We integrate our advanced UK-based Security Operations Centre (SOC), which includes the deployment of our Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system, and setting up detection rules and response runbooks specific to your environment.
Drive Risk Reduction
Our team works closely with your IT and operational staff to ensure identified risks are actively managed and reduced. We track all cyber risks and report on them monthly and quarterly to ensure there is the right oversight and support to get them closed down.
Easy to Scale
Our Cyber Security as a Service is designed to seamlessly scale with changes in your business. Whether you’re expanding into new regions, increasing your workforce, or adopting new technologies, our services adapt and flex to your changing business needs.
Continuous Improvement
We regularly review and update your security measures to ensure they remain effective against emerging threats. This includes periodic assessments, penetration tests, updates to security protocols, and implementation of new technologies.
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Rob McBride
Rob is a Founding Partner at CyPro and a highly experienced CISO. Beginning his career with a successful tenure at Deloitte, Rob has since amassed a wealth of experience, notably serving as a cyber security advisor to the UK government and spearheading cloud security transformations for several global banks.
At CyPro, Rob leads the managed service business line, working extensively across multiple sectors including telecommunications, technology, higher education, travel, and retail. He is passionate about equipping small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with robust cyber security strategies to fuel their growth.
Additional Consultants
Jamie is the former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Allianz Holdings, where he led cyber security strategy, operations, and delivery across Allianz UK’s financial services and insurance businesses, including Allianz Commercial, Petplan, and LV.
He provides cyber security advisory services to start-ups and high-growth businesses. In this capacity, he serves as an active board member at the Cyber Defence Alliance, a cyber advisor to CVC Capital Partners, and a member of several start-up advisory boards. He is also an established keynote speaker and event moderator.
He offers services such as vCISO, fractional CISO, board advisory, cyber advisory, keynote speaking, and event moderation, delivered on a modular basis to meet client needs.
Originating from Deloitte, Ellie brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as a Cyber Security Manager.
She specialises in the field of threat intelligence, enabling clients to proactively identify and respond to threats before they escalate into issues.
Technically adept and highly knowledgeable, Ellie excels at developing robust security strategies tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Known for her warm and collaborative approach, Ellie is a natural motivator and people person, making her a trusted partner in implementing and operating effective security controls.
John is an enthusiastic, motivated Information Security professional, passionate about creating secure systems and environments.
He is a confident communicator, adept at taking complex security risks and making them easier to understand for all audiences, technical and non-technical alike. A strong team player, having collaborated with a variety of virtual teams and cultures.
Beyond these qualifications, he is a trained mental health first aider and a member of a Search and Rescue team, giving him a unique set of skills and knowledge to draw upon. With a proven record of success, he is able to work effectively at all levels within an organisation, while providing a high level of credibility and interpersonal skills. He is dedicated to always delivering a professional level of integrity and client-facing skills.
A highly skilled DevOps and DevSecOps Engineer with extensive experience in cloud platforms, cyber security, and digital transformation, specializing in D365 Business Central, HR, Finance & Operations, Field Service, and CRM. Proficient in Azure, GCP, AWS, and GCVE (VMware Engine), with expertise in GCP VPC SC, AWS EMR, Azure Datalake, and Azure Databricks.
With over 80 successful cloud migration and digital transformation projects, extensive experience includes securing Kubernetes environments with OpenShift, Twistlock, Kops, Calico, and Weaver, along with implementing service mesh tools, restrictive firewalls, and least privilege permissions. Strong knowledge of TSA/TSR and CoP security frameworks for telecoms, as well as securing operational technologies such as PLCs, SCADA software, RTUs, HMI, and Distributed Control Systems. Well-versed in industry control frameworks, including IEC 62443, NERC CIP, and NIST.
Recognised as a Cloud Platform and Security Architect and Advisor, with deep expertise in risk assessment, compliance, and cyber security best practices. A member of IISP, ISACA, and OWASP, holding certifications including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) R&S, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco CIP Certified Engineer, and Checkpoint CCSA/CCSE.
Comparison: vCISO vs Cyber Security as a Service
If deciding between Virtual CISO and Cyber Security as a Service (CSaaS), it’s important to understand that while both provide expert security leadership and support, they cater to different needs.
Cyber Security as a Service
- Team of experienced cyber security professionals, led by a dedicated vCISO and including a Cyber Security Manager and Security Operations Manager.
- Highly scalable – the service level can grow in line with yours without significant jumps in costs.
- Also covers Security Monitoring & Alerting – monitoring of suspicious events to identify, contain and limit the impact of a cyber attack and meet your 72hr reporting obligation to the ICO (UK data protection regulator).
- Who Is This Best For? Organisations with limited internal capacity/resources that still seek to mature their security controls, reduce operational security risk and achieve security certification such as Cyber Essentials, SOC 2 or ISO 27001.
Virtual CISO
- A dedicated executive-level CISO.
- Cost-effective – you only purchase the capacity required, which can be used on demand and spread over the month.
- Flexible – easier than Full Time Employees (FTEs) to scale up/down in response to changes in demand & capacity.
- Operational Security – it will still leave some gaps in day-to-day operational security, such as security testing, alerting, vulnerability scanning, incident response, etc. which requires a broader technical team (see CaaS – left).
- Who Is This Best For? Organisations who are in need of early strategic direction and/or have ample internal resources to implement and operate security controls.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the security as a service?
Security as a service is the same as Cyber Security as a Service, they are different terms for the same thing. You can read up on more about what this is by going to our section above.
- What is cybercrime as a service?
Cybercrime as a Service refers to a growing business model within the cybercrime ecosystem, where cybercriminals develop, package, and sell tools, services, and expertise to others who want to carry out cyberattacks.
This concept mirrors legitimate software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms, making sophisticated cyberattacks accessible to people with little to no technical expertise.
Examples of Cybercrime as a Service
1. DDoS-for-Hire: Services that allow customers to launch Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against websites or networks to overwhelm them and cause disruptions.
2. Phishing Kits: Pre-packaged tools that include templates, scripts, and step-by-step instructions for conducting phishing campaigns to steal sensitive information.
3. Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS): Cybercriminals develop ransomware software and offer it for rent, taking a cut of the profits from successful attacks.
4. Botnets: Rental services for botnets that can be used to send spam emails, execute brute-force attacks, or conduct fraudulent activities.
5. Exploitation Toolkits: Software kits designed to exploit known vulnerabilities in operating systems, applications, or networks.
6. Credential Stuffing Services: Automated tools that use stolen credentials to gain unauthorised access to accounts across various platforms.
- How does cyber security as a service compare to traditional security models?
Unlike traditional cyber security models, which often require large capital investments in infrastructure and full-time security personnel, Cyber Security as a Service provides a flexible and cost-effective alternative.
Traditional security models require businesses to purchase security tools, set up monitoring systems, and hire internal security experts, which can be costly and time-consuming.
CSaaS, on the other hand, offers:
1. On-demand security expertise – Instead of hiring in-house staff, businesses gain access to a team of security specialists.
2. Lower costs and better scalability – CSaaS provides top-tier security at a fraction of the cost of running a full security team.
3. Continuous monitoring and updates – Security systems are constantly monitored and updated to counter new threats, whereas traditional models require businesses to manually update security controls.
4. Faster response times – With 24/7 monitoring, threats are detected and neutralised in real time, unlike in traditional models where security breaches may go unnoticed for days or weeks.
For businesses looking for high-level security without the complexity and expense of maintaining in-house resources, CSaaS is the ideal solution.
- How does SOC as a service work?
SOC as a Service (Security Operations Centre as a Service) is a key component of Cyber Security as a Service, providing real-time threat detection, security alerting, and incident response.
Our 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) continuously monitors your IT environment, including networks, cloud infrastructure, endpoints, and applications, to detect suspicious activity and respond immediately to security threats. This service operates on a subscription model, where businesses receive continuous monitoring, expert threat analysis, and rapid response without the need for an internal SOC team.
- Can cyber security as a service help businesses meet compliance requirements?
Yes, many regulatory frameworks and industry standards require businesses to maintain continuous cyber security measures, risk assessments, and monitoring.
Our CSaaS solutions help businesses achieve and maintain compliance with:
- ISO 27001 – Ensuring a strong Information Security Management System (ISMS).
- GDPR – Protecting personal data through secure access controls and breach prevention.
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework – Implementing robust security controls aligned with best practices.
By integrating compliance-driven security policies, continuous monitoring, and regular audits, our CSaaS offering ensures that organisations remain compliant while minimising security risks.
- Security as a Service Examples
You can read examples of where we have implemented cyber security as a service by visiting our client testimonials here.
- Can small businesses benefit from cyber security as a service?
Absolutely. Small businesses are frequently targeted by cyber criminals due to perceived weaker security defences. However, building a full-scale in-house security team is often impractical due to budget and resource constraints.
With Cyber Security as a Service, small businesses can:
- Access enterprise-grade security at an affordable price.
- Benefit from expert security management without hiring an in-house team.
- Protect against cyber attacks, phishing, and ransomware threats.
- Meet regulatory requirements for data protection.
- Scale their security as their business grows.
Our flexible, subscription-based security solutions allow small businesses to implement strong security controls while keeping costs manageable.
- How can my business get started with cyber security as a service?
Getting started with Cyber Security as a Service is straightforward. Our team works closely with businesses to assess their security needs and design a tailored security package that fits their operational requirements.
To strengthen your organisation’s cyber security while reducing operational complexity, contact us today for a consultation, and our experts will guide you through the process of implementing Cyber Security as a Service.
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