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Methods is an assured NCSC cyber security consultancy

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We provide approved advice to a diverse range of clients, helping them identify, assess, and manage security risks. With our proven experience and track record, we support organisations in achieving a risk appropriate security posture.

Our focus is on assisting organisations in managing their cyber security risks effectively. We break down the task of protecting the organisation into critical areas and develop and implement relevant security measures as recommended by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). By doing so, we help reduce the likelihood of cyber attacks and minimise the impact on your organisation.

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Service overview

NCSC assured expertise

We understand that cyber security, data protection, and compliance challenges are different for every organisation in every industry.

We leverage our expertise, vast industry experience, and pragmatic approaches to establish and embed compliance frameworks and practices which empower clients to focus on their core business activities.

With substantial experience spanning across defence, public, and private sectors, our team excels in supporting SME’s and leading global enterprise security programmes.

Our strengths lie in leadership, collaboration, and innovation, which form the foundation of our expertise. By delivering valuable insights and quality services, we establish a sense of trust and confidence with our clients, making us their dependable and trusted partner.

Methods is an NCSC Cyber Assured Service Provider

In 2021, Methods achieved the prestigious status of being a NCSC Cyber Assured Service Provider, a recognition held by fewer than 25 companies in the UK. Consequently, we are dedicated to expanding the cyber security workforce and actively collaborate with the UK Cyber Security Council (UKCSC) to establish new professional standards and long-term goals for specialised roles in the industry.

Our involvement with the UKCSC allows us to work closely with various UK government departments and the NCSC to enhance public cyber security awareness and resilience for public good. We actively engage in developing standards and ethical practices by addressing current issues, shaping the standards for individual practitioners in the field. Together, we strive to ensure a safer and more secure digital landscape for the greater good.

 

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Helping organisations confidently navigate cyber risks with NCSC-aligned, vendor-agnostic, and pragmatic security solutions - delivered by one of the UK’s few cyber Assured Service Providers

Features
  • Support and advice aligned to NCSC, NIST, and CPNI guidelines
  • Provides cyber security services for specific or full organisational tasks
  • A cyber security posture assessment and support with remediation requirements
  • Establishing and maintaining Risk Management Accreditation Document Sets (RMADS)
  • Publishing and deploying policies, standards, and procedures
  • Supporting and managing risk/incident management and crisis events
  • Conducting supplier assurance activities
  • Technical and vulnerability assessments, scoping, and scheduling penetration tests
  • Recommends vendor-agnostic services and technology to meet requirements
  • Impartial, straightforward, and pragmatic best practice advice
Benefits
  • Access to technical skills and resources, allowing for continuous improvement
  • Pragmatic and cost-effective support, ensuring maximum return on investment
  • Providing independent oversight and validation of cyber security posture
  • Effectively manages data breaches and/or security incidents
  • Enables your business to make informed, risk-based decisions
  • Enables you to create security business cases
  • Experience in public sector risk and security delivery initiatives
  • Reduces costs through adopting appropriate cyber security measures
  • RMADS process and engagement with accreditors, to ascertain accreditation
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