Cyber security advisory and consulting

Build technological resilience so you can operate with confidence.

Digital innovation has transformed the opportunity for businesses to interconnect with their customers and suppliers, but it does come with risk. Cyber threats grow in sophistication and complexity every day, and it is no longer acceptable to simply manage cyber risk; you must take a proactive approach towards cyber security.

Technological resilience beyond compliance

Addressing cyber risks is not just a compliance measure but also forms part of a business's social responsibility to people and the planet. Security challenges are constantly arising, and protecting systems and data from theft, damage, and misuse requires a proactive and adaptive approach.

Cyber security breaches are costly challenges that few companies can afford to suffer – not just financial; there can be significant reputational and legal consequences too.

Our approach

Our expert team of cyber security specialists can assess your unique business needs to help you build a robust security and privacy environment.

We can work closely with your business to understand your unique set of digital opportunities and challenges, providing tailored and strategic advice and guidance. We will help you to assess, build and manage your cyber security capabilities, from ensuring compliance with industry regulations and mitigating potential risks to moving you towards compliance with global privacy legislation.

Our cyber security advisory services

Cyber security strategy
Cyber security operating model
Cyber security maturity assessment (CSMA)
Virtual CISO (vCISO)

Cyber compliance and assurance
Ransomware and incident readiness assessments
ISO 27001:2022 services
Identity and access management (IAM)

CyM&A cyber due diligence
Third-party risk assessment
Cloud security services

More detail on our services

Cyber security strategy	Implementing a cyber security strategy within your organisation is an effective way to manage complexity, provide direction, and gain board-level support. Cyber threats are running ahead of government policy, regulation and business strategy. To counter the evolving cyber threats facing organisations today, business leaders must ensure they have an integrated approach to cyber security. Our consultants can help you develop a cyber security strategy that covers governance, processes, people and technologies.
Cyber security operating model	Our consultants help define operating principles for the cyber security roles, responsibilities, and ownership of the cyber security capabilities to deliver your cyber security strategy.
Cyber security maturity assessment (CSMA)	Our CSMA provides an in-depth review of an organisation’s ability to protect its information and respond to cyber threats. Our assessment takes a balanced view of how prepared the organisation is for cyber threats across people, processes and the technologies deployed to counter vulnerabilities. The CSMA will help your organisation develop a roadmap to enhance your cyber maturity and strengthen your security programme.
Virtual CISO (vCISO)	The role of the vCISO provides you with a dedicated cyber security expert to align your cyber security with your business objectives, helping to protect you from the growing threats. Taking on the role of Information Security Officer within your organisation, the vCISO will effectively manage your security strategy, budget, risks and regulatory compliance.
Cyber compliance and assurance	Cyber security compliance obligations are becoming increasingly complex. We assist organisations in achieving compliance or alignment with the landscape of all key UK and international cyber related laws, standards and frameworks
Ransomware and incident readiness assessments	Our consultants help assess organisations’ posture on the processes and controls required to effectively prevent and respond to a range of different cyber attacks, including ransomware.
ISO 27001:2022 services	ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (also known as ISO 27001) is an international standard that sets out the specification for an ISMS (information security management system). Our services are designed to help organisations on their roadmap to ISO 27001 certification or alignment: Scope and framework development Policies and documentation support Risk assessment advisory Gap analysis Maturity assessment Remediation support Pre-assessment review Internal audit
Identity and access management (IAM)	IAM is the principle of ensuring that the right people have the right access to the right resources at the right time. Managing application accounts throughout the user lifecycle, for example joining, moving and leaving, can become a daunting task that many businesses struggle with. Given the current emphasis on global workforce mobility enabled by technology, poor IAM can open your organisation up to further risks internally and externally. We can help by: Working with you to give you a comprehensive view of your current IAM structure and providing insight on solving any challenges you might be facing; Assisting you in developing a long-term strategy to get your IAM to the stage that is appropriate for your business, from process and policies to RFPs; and Implementing IAM solutions from gathering requirements stage to going live and providing post-live support.
M&A cyber due diligence	Gain a clear picture of the cyber security capabilities of your partner, acquisition target or third-party vendor and the potential risks they may present. Equally, if you are the seller, conducting a self-cyber due diligence before going public will increase the value of your proposition.
Third-party risk assessment	Our services are designed to increase visibility over your suppliers’ cyber security posture through risk assessments aligned to industry good practice to identify red flags, quick wins and longer term opportunities.
Cloud security services	Our services provide assurance for security and technology-based risks for Cloud provisioned services. The approach is built on global assurance standards supported by significant experience of technology-based risks. Service features Assessment of cloud security posture, identification of vulnerabilities, and recommendation of improvements Design of secure cloud architectures Identity and Access Management services, including assessment of user identities, access controls, and permissions within cloud platforms Compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, EU DORA, NIS2) and internal policies Review Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, GCP and AWS environments to identify misconfigurations

Why work with Forvis Mazars?

Dedicated cyber security consultants

We have a dedicated cyber security team in the UK and around the world with more than 150+ experts to support you wherever you are.

Highly qualified

Our cyber security & privacy professionals hold qualifications such as ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSP), Certified Information Security Managers (CISM), CREST Qualified Consultants, Cyber Scheme Qualified Consultants, Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) and Certified Data Privacy Software Engineer (CDPSE), Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500).

International reach

The UK Cyber Security team is part of the Forvis Mazars global Cyber Security Group encompassing excellence centres around the world. Forvis Mazars is a CREST and Cyber Scheme accredited company for penetration testing services.

Tailored approach

We devise a bespoke service approach for each client. Solutions orientated Provide realistic and pragmatic solutions. Value-driven Provide the highest quality of service at a fair price. Responsive and accessible Client responsiveness is our highest priority.

Our consulting practice

Our consulting teams support clients in solving critical and complex problems through a broad range of services including risk assurance, technology advisory, business transformation, regulatory consulting and actuarial support. Our expertise ranges from financial services and insurance to retail, government and education. In a rapidly changing business world, we help clients overcome the challenges that they face today and prepare for whatever the future may hold

Get in touch with our cyber security professionals

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Case studies

Our experience – global consumer sector business

Background

We were engaged by a global consumer sector client operating across 34 countries with over 25,000 people.

The challenge

Built through acquisition over the years, the business operated different processes and used different technologies across countries and regions. They wanted to drive revenue growth, improve efficiency and reduce cost.

Approach

We carried out a global cyber security maturity assessment. The aim was to provide an independent insight into security controls designed to reduce the risk of cyber threats being realised and to help the client strengthen their technology environment in line with industry good practice.

The project delivered a comprehensive assessment and an understanding of the current cyber exposure and remediation and improvement activities. The results of assessment served as the foundation to help the client develop the future cyber strategy and roadmap to improve the capabilities.

Our work helped the client to:

Articulate the desired state across cyber security capabilities;
Secure the required investment to address security weaknesses; and
Increase the visibility of cyber risk at executive level.

Our experience - major supplier to automotive industry

Background

Our client was a foundational part of the supply chain for multiple leading car manufacturers globally facing significant push from customers to meet more stringent Cyber Security requirements as a result of modernising technology in the automotive space.

The challenge

The organisation faced significant challenge from their customers in the automotive sector to achieve certifications predominantly ISO 27001 and the Trust Information Security Exchange (TISAX). In many cases this became a contractual requirement with customers, actively impacting the client’s ability to drive business.

Approach

An initial gap assessment was performed to understand the current state of the client and identify a set of tactical quick wins and more strategic long-term goals towards achieving certification.

Following this gap assessment we worked with the client to develop a multi-year programme across the domains of ISO 27001 and supported in designing and implementing key parts of the Information Security Management System (ISMS).

Through this work we have built a trusted relationship with this client, delivering several pieces of additional work over the years in Incident Response, Physical Security and Threat Intelligence.

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