We maintain a dedicated focus on European cybersecurity legislation for good reason. The European market presents significant opportunities for growth, but organisations must also comply with increasingly demanding regulatory requirements. While legislation such as NIS2 focuses on improving the resilience of organisations, the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) focuses on the security of the digital products they place on the market.
Drawing on extensive practical experience and a thorough understanding of NIS2 transposition across multiple EU Member States, we have developed a proven methodology to help organisations prepare for NIS2 compliance. Our assessments focus on the key requirements set out in Articles 20, 21 and 23 of the Directive, covering governance, cybersecurity risk management, and incident reporting obligations.
We will help you understand your current level of compliance, identify any gaps, and provide a practical, prioritised roadmap to achieve full NIS2 compliance and supervisory readiness.
This service is particularly valuable for organisations operating within the European Union that fall within sectors classified as Essential or Important Entities under NIS2.
Working closely with our legal partners at DLA Piper, we have developed a deep understanding of the Cyber Resilience Act and its practical implications for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and software providers. The regulation contains many nuances that organisations might overlook. For example, simply rebranding or placing your own name on an OEM product can, in certain circumstances, result in you being considered the manufacturer, bringing with it a range of additional obligations and responsibilities.
We help organisations navigate these complexities by translating legal and regulatory requirements into a practical, delivery-focused compliance approach. This enables businesses to understand not only what the legislation requires, but also how to implement compliance effectively across product development, engineering, security, and governance functions.
Strategic cybersecurity leadership when you need it, without the cost and commitment of a full-time executive hire. Accessing experienced cybersecurity expertise can be challenging and expensive. We make it straightforward.
Our Founder has been delivering Virtual CISO (vCISO) services since 2019, supporting organisations across a wide range of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sectors, helping strengthen their security functions and organisational resilience.
Prior to founding the business, he developed and launched a Virtual CISO offering within a Big Four consulting firm. This enabled clients to benefit from enterprise-grade cybersecurity leadership through a flexible and scalable delivery model.
Through an extensive network of experienced cybersecurity leaders and subject matter experts, we can rapidly assemble the specialist capabilities needed to meet a wide range of client requirements, from regulatory compliance and security transformation initiatives to risk management and cyber resilience programmes.
Whether you require ongoing strategic guidance, board-level reporting, regulatory compliance support, executive stakeholder engagement, or leadership during periods of change, our Fractional CISO service provides the expertise, assurance, and practical direction needed to help you achieve your objectives.
Strategic cyber security advisory for European organisations — NIS2 and CRA readiness, and Fractional CISO leadership.
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