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      • Security ArchitectureUsing industry best practice frameworks and guidance to achieve proportionate and effective security controls.
      • Compliance & CertificationImplementing and testing security controls to demonstrate compliance to key cyber security standards and frameworks.
      • ISO / IEC 27001 Audit & SupportArculus’s qualified and experienced auditors work with our clients to provide expert internal audit services.
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      • Penetration TestingIdentifying security vulnerabilities from web applications, cloud services, infrastructure through to physical red team intrusion testing.
      • Cyber EssentialsAs a certification body, we can take our clients through the entire Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus process through to certification.
      • SOC 2 CertificationArculus can support your entire SOC2 journey so you can provide cyber security assurance to your clients.
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      • Information Risk ManagementHelping our customers identify and understand how their systems may be compromised by an attacker or suffer a security breach.
      • Managed ServicesOur managed service clients are able to call on our expert cyber security resources in a way that suits their needs.
      • Cyber Readiness AssessmentsArculus’s qualified and experienced auditors work with our clients to provide expert internal audit services.
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About Us

We enable our customers to securely realise the benefits of digital transformation through pragmatic solutions, guidance and services. We are committed to delivery for our customers with a proven track record for successful security outcomes in complex and challenging government and enterprise organisations.

At Arculus, our extensive experience tells us that a clear understanding of risk is critical to the best security solutions. Too much security is as damaging as too little, so solutions and controls must be proportionate as well as effective. Our consultants have worked with customers in the public and private sectors to provide robust solution designs in compliance with applicable security standards whilst delivering the business functionality required.

We will work with you to achieve the security and assurance outcomes required to enable the success of your project programme or organisation.

Meet some of our team!

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Austin France

Cath Downie

Greg Dakin

Martin Pill

Paul Ellis

Luiz S

Sarah

Fred Smith

Adrian H

Steve Lawrie

Danitta P

Garry Potter

Zaheer N

Rajan B

Alun

Andrea

Robb Peel

Ally P

Austin France

Specialities: Building and Leading teams of information security professionals, IA Architecture, Information Assurance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, PCI DSS Compliance, UK Data Protection Legislation.

  • NCSC Assured Consultancy Head Consultant
  • CCP Certified in Security Architecture and Risk Management

Cath Downie

Highly experienced Security Consultant (ex-CLAS) with a demonstrated history of successful delivery in the information security industry. Strong experience in risk assessment, risk management, security architecture, threat assessment, IA Audit and PCI DSS, skilled in ISO 27001, Cloud Security, IT Strategy, Pre-sales and bid management. Qualified CISSP, CCP Senior SIRA, Security Architect, IA Auditor, CITP and ex-PCI DSS QSA.

Experienced in working with a wide range of customers, including UK, devolved and local Government.

Greg Dakin

Greg is an experienced Principal Security Consultant and award winning CISO, with over 25 years of experience gained within the Telecoms, Automotive, Healthcare, Energy, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Defence, Construction and Civil Engineering markets. He specialises in delivering efficient, cost-effective, risk-based information security services to organisations during major infrastructure, application and service transformation programmes.

Greg has successfully undertaken roles at regional, European and global levels across all aspects of information security, demonstrating leadership of internal teams and external consultants throughout the lifecycle of complex, business critical and risk orientated IT Modernisation programmes.

Martin Pill

Martin is a Principal Consultant and Head of Security Testing at Arculus, with extensive experience of providing security consultancy and penetration testing services for government and private sector clients. Martin has delivered a wide range of services including: security architecture, operational security management, risk assessment and management, auditing against internal or external standards such as ISO 27001.

As a Certified Penetration Tester Martin has delivered a wide range of infrastructure and web application security testing, including Red Teaming. He applies his knowledge of potential vulnerabilities in the design and configuration of systems and how they may be exploited to other areas of work, such as risk management, security architecture and operational security.

Martin is experienced in working with stakeholders at all levels within organisations on successful major transformation programmes and complex projects.

Paul Ellis

Experienced information assurance and technical consultant working across both public and private sector clients.

  • Ex – CESG Listed Advisor (CLAS)
  • NCSC Certified Cyber Professional Senior SIRA
  • ISACA Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer
  • ISACA Certified Information Security Manager
  • ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor
  • EU GDPR Practitioner
  • IASME and Cyber Essentials / CE Plus Auditor
  • IASME Internet Of Things Assessor
  • Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (Cloud Security Alliance)
  • Cyber Resilience – RESILIA Foundation
  • ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Lead Auditor
  • ISO/IEC 27005 Risk Manager
  • ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Lead Auditor
  • TOGAF v9 Foundation
  • Prince2 Foundation and Practitioner Certified

Luiz S

Luiz is a Principal Security Consultant with over 15 years industry experience in scoping, planning and delivering security testing engagements.

He is a CREST Fellow, CISSP, CISM and holds the Cyber Scheme Team Leader (Infra) qualification

Sarah

Sarah is a Senior Security Consultant with a background in Protective Security incorporating Information Security, Physical Security, Personnel Security and Counter-Intelligence within the Armed Forces. She is a qualified ISO27001 Lead Auditor as well as experience in GDPR, Data Protection and Security Risk Management. Sarah’s recent projects have seen her working within central government departments.

Fred Smith

Fred Smith is a Cyber Security Consultant with over 7 years’ experience delivering Cyber Essentials and Penetration Testing Services. He is extremely passionate when delivering Cyber Security services for Arculus to our clients. He holds multiple Cyber Security certifications and loves learning about the latest CVE’s and new hacking techniques outside of work. He is very family orientated and is always with his partner, grandson, daughters and son if not hacking or working.

Adrian H

Experienced Cyber Security professional specialising in Red Teaming, Penetration Testing, Threat intelligence, SOC/SIEM solutions and Security Architecture.

Steve Lawrie

After leaving the RAF, Steve gained a First Class Honours BSc then MSc. He is experienced in IT Support, IT Administration and data processing. He has extensive Project Management experience over many sectors (IT, Offshore Survey planning, Compliance and Safety) and is an experienced auditor and Risk Manager.

Danitta P

Highly experienced Cyber Security professional specialising in Governance, Risk and Compliance, SOC/SIEM solutions and Security Architecture. Regularly carrying out client work in compliance with industry standards, frameworks and best practices including NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework, ISO27001, NIST. A motivated and keen individual, looking for new and innovative ways to achieve the best results possible.

Garry Potter

Committed and meticulous Senior Consultant working with organisations of all sizes to enhance their security posture. Adaptable to multiple diverse environments with the ability to convey complex technical details, to ensure a good understanding at all levels. Experienced in Risk and Compliance, SOC/SIEM solutions, Security Architecture and Penetration Testing scoping and planning. Regularly engaged with clients working towards compliance with industry standards and frameworks such as NIST & ISO27001.

Zaheer N

A motivated information security expert with over 8 years’ experience, carrying out multiple tasks for several companies from different sectors, including the financial, consulting and public sectors.

A results-driven professional able to deliver “best practice” solutions in line with business, legislative and regulatory requirements and standards. A proven ability of managing information security and assurance projects throughout their life cycles in cross-departmental business driven projects.

A creative thinker with a high level of technical competence, combined with commercial and operational experience, used to working in fast-paced, high pressure and time sensitive environments.

Rajan B

After graduating from University with B.Sc. Honours Cyber Security Degree, Rajan secured a position as Cyber Risk Consultant specializing in Governance, Risk and Compliance. Rajan has widespread knowledge of cybersecurity consultancy, and experience working across a range of sectors.

Alun

Alun is a seasoned Security Consultant with a background in information security, threat intelligence and counter-intelligence within the MOD. He is a qualified and experienced ISO27001 Lead Auditor as well as a Cyber Essentials assessor.

Andrea

Andrea is a Security Consultant working on a variety of different Cyber Security related projects for various clients including central government, local government and the private sector. Andrea is also the Arculus Cyber Essentials Lead responsible for the co-ordination of the CE Team and the delivery of Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications.

Robb Peel

Highly-experienced Programme Management Office (PMO) Manager, delivering successfully on a wide range of major programmes. Currently leading on multi-million pound cybersecurity support programme across multiple organisations.

Ally P

Having graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 2021, Ally has now successfully completed a Level 6 Apprenticeship in IT, and is working on gaining Level 8 in Cybersecurity. He has a range of experience including configuring vulnerability scans, running workshops, and is a qualified Cyber Essentials Assessor.

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Arculus Services

Link to: Security Architecture

Security Architecture

Having the right security controls in place is a fundamental requirement for modern information systems. As one of only a small number of companies certified under the NCSC Assured Cyber Security Consultancy (ACSC) scheme, Arculus security architects use industry best practice frameworks and guidance to achieve proportionate and effective security controls by designing computer systems to achieve security goals.

Link to: Penetration Testing

Penetration Testing

Arculus security testing identifies security vulnerabilities from web applications, cloud services, infrastructure through to physical red team intrusion testing. Our test reports provide clients with the knowledge and insight to prioritise and address security vulnerabilities in their systems.

Link to: Information Risk Management

Information Risk Management

You cannot manage what you do not understand. Arculus risk management enables our customers to identify and understand how their systems may be compromised by an attacker or suffer a security breach. This visibility and comprehension enables informed decisions to effectively manage their security risks.

Link to: Compliance & Certification

Compliance and Certification

Arculus supports our clients in achieving their compliance goals. We help to implement and test security controls to demonstrate compliance to key cyber security standards and frameworks.

Link to: Cyber Essentials

Cyber Essentials

Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus are endorsed by the UK National Cyber Security Centre. As a certification body we can take our clients through the entire process through to certification.

Link to: Managed Services

Managed Services

Not all organisations wish to develop in house cyber security capability. Our managed service clients are able to call on our expert resources in a way that suits their needs. This enables our clients to benefit from best of breed services in the most efficient way.

Link to: ISO / IEC 27001 Audit & Support

ISO / IEC 27001 Audit & Support

Internal audits are useful tool for assessing compliance. Arculus qualified and experienced auditors work with our clients to provide expert internal audit services.

Link to: SOC 2 Certification

SOC 2 Certification

SOC2 is increasingly requested by organisations seeking cyber security assurance from their service providers. Arculus can support the entire SOC2 journey.

Link to: Cyber Readiness Assessments

Cyber Readiness Assessments

Whatever your compliance objectives are, measuring your organisation’s policies, procedures and controls against the requirements of your chosen standard is critical.

Security Architecture | Penetration Testing | Information Risk Management | Compliance and Certification | Cyber Essentials | Managed Services | ISO / IEC 27001 Audit & Support | SOC 2 Certification | Cyber Readiness Assessments

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