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Red Notice Security delivers practical cyber security for any business. No enterprise overhead, no jargon. Cyber Essentials, penetration testing, ISO 27001, and incident response.
about_us
Built by people who care about security
Most organisations know security matters but don't have the time, budget or specialist skills to do it properly alongside everything else.
Red Notice Security is a team of highly trained security professionals with hands-on experience across threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response and secure design.
We know the gap between "we've got AV and backups" and what actually matters for Cyber Essentials, insurance compliance, and real-world resilience.
We go deep on security so you don't have to.
Security specialists
Our entire focus is cyber security and compliance. Not a generalist with security bolted on.
Works with your IT team
We add the security layer they can't provide. Co-managed, not competitive.
Formally assessed
Independently verified qualifications across security disciplines. Not self-certified.
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What we do
Core security services delivered clearly and efficiently, whether you're engaging us directly or through your IT provider.
Cyber Essentials Readiness
Gap analysis, remediation guidance and pre-assessment review. We find the gaps and get you ready to pass first time.
- Scoping & readiness assessment
- Gap analysis & remediation
- Pre-assessment review
Vulnerability Assessment
Network and web application vulnerability scanning with prioritised findings. Clear remediation steps sized to your environment and budget.
- Network & web app scanning
- Prioritised remediation
- One-off or ongoing
Digital Footprint Assessment
Review of everything publicly visible about your organisation. Exposed data, misconfigured services and attack surface gaps you didn't know existed.
- Publicly exposed assets
- Data leak detection
- Attack surface mapping
Incident Readiness
Playbooks, runbooks and escalation paths built before anything goes wrong. Hands-on support when something does.
- Playbooks & runbooks
- Tabletop exercises
- Breach coordination
Security Awareness Training
Practical training that helps your team recognise and respond to threats. Not checkbox compliance, real behaviour change.
- Phishing awareness
- Simulated campaigns
- Team workshops
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From first call to protected
Three steps. No complicated onboarding. No six-month implementation projects.
Quick call
20 minutes to understand your setup, your business, and where the gaps are. No prep needed.
Clear plan
A prioritised roadmap: quick wins first, then structured improvements with defined costs.
Delivery
We do the work, document everything, and make sure security stays embedded.
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Know your risk. Fix what matters.
Our continuous cyber assurance platform. See where you stand, prioritise what matters, and get independent advice on how to fix it.
What it scans
- Assets across your estate
- Vulnerabilities and misconfigs
- Dark web exposure
- MFA and access policies
- Compliance posture
What you get
- Risk-ranked findings
- Clear remediation roadmap
- Independent advice
- Monthly reporting
- Ongoing assurance
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Expertise & Capabilities
Four pillars that define how we work and why clients trust us with their security.
Qualified Team
Defensive security expertise. We build, monitor and harden the defences that stop attacks before they reach your systems.
Certified Professionals
Independently verified qualifications across security disciplines. Vendor-agnostic, not tied to any single framework or product.
Practical Methodology
Built from real MSP environments. Every engagement is repeatable, well-documented and sized for actual businesses, not enterprise frameworks.
Transparent Commercials
Fixed-fee pricing. You know the cost before we start. No surprise billing, no scope creep, no hidden charges.
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Government-backed frameworks, police-backed defences
Our assessment methodologies, Cyber Essentials pathways, and vulnerability management protocols are strictly aligned with frameworks developed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and regional Cyber Resilience Centres.
Cyber Essentials
Guided certification pathways aligned to NCSC-backed Cyber Essentials requirements. Gap analysis, remediation, and pre-assessment review.
Vulnerability Management
Continuous scanning and prioritised remediation using protocols aligned to NCSC vulnerability management guidance and industry best practice.
Incident Response
Playbooks, runbooks and escalation paths built in accordance with NCSC incident management guidance. Prepared before you need it.
Police CyberAlarm | Registered Member
Real-time police threat data for your business
We are registered members of Police CyberAlarm, a Home Office-funded programme that provides businesses with real-time cyber threat monitoring. As registered members, we help local firms set up, configure, and interpret their CyberAlarm data, turning police-grade threat intelligence into actionable defence.
CyberAlarm acts as a secure digital CCTV camera for your internet traffic, automatically logging suspicious activity and scanning your public URLs for known vulnerabilities. The system is completely free from the police, we handle the configuration.
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When something goes wrong, speed matters
Most businesses don't have a plan until it's too late. We build your incident response capability before you need it, and coordinate the response when you do.
From tabletop exercises and playbooks to hands-on breach containment, we make sure you're not figuring it out under pressure.
Playbooks & Runbooks
Step-by-step response plans tailored to your environment. Not generic templates.
Tabletop Exercises
Simulated scenarios that test your team's response. Find the gaps before attackers do.
Breach Coordination
Hands-on support when an incident happens. Containment, investigation and recovery.
insights
Cyber Essentials
Pen Testing
Incident Response
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contact
Book a discovery call
Pick a time that works for you. 20 minutes to understand your setup and where the gaps are. No pitch, no pressure.
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