Cyber assurance

Strengthening resilience. Reducing cyber risk. Protecting what matters.

Independent cyber assurance that gives you clarity and confidence

Why cyber security matters

Cyber incidents can disrupt operations, impact service delivery and lead to significant financial loss. Data breaches create legal exposure and can damage trust with customers, staff and suppliers. With rising regulatory scrutiny and increasing reliance on digital systems, strong cyber governance is now a core expectation.

A mature cyber position improves operational resilience, strengthens investment readiness and reduces buyer risk perception. It gives leaders confidence that the organisation is protected, accountable and well‑prepared.

Our cyber services

Cyber maturity assessment

A strategic review of your long‑term cyber resilience.

What you gain

  • A clear view of how effectively you prevent, detect and respond to cyber threats
  • Benchmarking against recognised frameworks and your target risk appetite
  • A prioritised, practical roadmap aligned to your organisational goals
  • Better decision‑making at executive and board level

What the assessment includes

  • A full review of your policies, processes, behaviours and controls
  • Evidence‑based scoring against a recognised framework
  • Document reviews and stakeholder interviews
  • A maturity score showing where you stand today
  • A 12–36 month roadmap with targeted recommendations

Cyber health assessment

A comprehensive, focused snapshot of your immediate cyber exposure.

What you gain

  • A clear view of your current cyber health
  • Identification of critical vulnerabilities affecting operations or compliance
  • Quick‑win actions for immediate risk reduction
  • Practical guidance focused on highest‑value improvements

What the assessment includes

  • Identification of gaps, risks and vulnerabilities
  • A straightforward priority action list
  • A short, plain‑English report
  • Fast turnaround: days, not weeks
  • Fee ranges based on the complexity and maturity of your IT estate

Related services

Due diligence support for business transactions

If you are buying or selling a business, our cyber assurance reviews align closely with our wider due diligence services. We help buyers understand cyber risk and help sellers prepare for technical scrutiny.

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Support for not for profit organisations

We also work with not for profit organisations, providing proportionate and practical cyber guidance that reflects sector specific governance, operating models and budgets.

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Tailored to you

Every organisation is different. We tailor your cyber assurance package to your size, sector, risk profile and budget so you receive assurance that fits your needs – not a one size fits all solution.

Why work with us

We are an independent team of specialists who draw on experience across a broad client base, providing a balanced and realistic view of cyber risk. Our approach is collaborative and transparent, making the process straightforward and proportionate.

  • Independent No software sales or vendor bias

  • Practical Actionable recommendations grounded in real operations

  • Experienced Broad sector insight and proven assurance delivery

What our clients say

“We are a global business, with colleagues across multiple time zones and an always on culture. The PKF team flexed around our availability with patience and professionalism, asking the right questions while putting staff at ease. This wasn’t a box ticking exercise — it was a partnership, and one we’re extremely grateful for.” Gio Wallace, Data Protection & Compliance Officer, Rezcomm

Meet our cyber assurance experts

Phil Osgathorpe

Director and head of IT audit and cyber security

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