Ethical Hackers- Red Team,Blue and Purple teaming

Offensive: Deploys a proactive approach to security through the use of ethical hacking - Rather than relying on pure analysis and reacting to findings with preventive measures. Offensive cyber security uses ethical hacking techniques to mimic cyber attacks. This method - exploits security vulnerabilities and can eliminate the guesswork of what may happen during an attack. In a layman terms the hacker think and behave like a criminal.

Defensive Track: Uses a reactive approach to security that focuses on prevention, detection, and response to attacks The tactics rely on a thorough understanding of a system environment and how to analyse it to detect potential network flaws.

IPO Cybersecurity Controls and Risks

As companies prepare for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), they face heightened scrutiny from investors, regulators, and stakeholders. Cybersecurity risks can jeopardise valuation, delay the IPO process, and expose the company to regulatory penalties and reputational damage.

Key Cybersecurity Risks in Pre-IPO Companies

✅ Regulatory & Compliance Gaps – Failure to meet stringent cybersecurity and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules).
✅ Weak Governance & Risk Management – Inadequate security policies, lack of board oversight, and insufficient internal controls.
✅ Data Breaches & Insider Threats – Increased risk of cyberattacks targeting financial data, intellectual property, and confidential investor information.
✅ Third-Party Vendor Risks – Weak security practices among suppliers, cloud providers, and outsourced services that can create vulnerabilities.
✅ AI & Emerging Tech Risks – Unsecured AI-driven processes and automation tools may introduce new attack surfaces.
✅ Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Security Gaps – Legacy system vulnerabilities and poor integration strategies can create hidden cybersecurity risks.

Essential Cybersecurity Controls for Pre-IPO Readiness

🔹 Cyber Risk Assessments – Conduct comprehensive security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
🔹 Governance & Compliance Alignment – Implement frameworks like NIST CSF V.2, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and industry-specific regulations.
🔹 Incident Response & Crisis Management – Develop a robust incident response plan and test it through simulations.
🔹 Data Protection & Encryption – Secure sensitive financial and investor data to prevent breaches.
🔹 Third-Party Risk Management – Strengthen vendor risk assessments and contract security clauses.
🔹 Cyber Insurance & Disclosure Readiness – Ensure compliance with SEC’s cybersecurity risk disclosure requirements.

Why It Matters

A strong cybersecurity posture enhances investor confidence, mitigates legal and financial risks, and ensures a smooth, secure transition to a publicly traded company.

Would you like a tailored cybersecurity roadmap for your pre-IPO strategy?

Simplifying Geo-Political and Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) risks

With the current climate Geopolitical risks refer to the political, economic, and social factors that can impact businesses, investments, and global operations. These risks stem from government policies, international conflicts, trade restrictions, regulatory changes, and regional instability.

Key Geopolitical Risks Businesses Face:

✅ Regulatory & Compliance Shifts – Changing laws, sanctions, and trade policies affecting cross-border operations.

✅ Cyber & Information Warfare – State-sponsored cyberattacks, espionage, and misinformation campaigns.

✅ Economic Uncertainty – Currency fluctuations, trade barriers, and global supply chain disruptions.

✅ Political Instability & Conflict – Wars, political upheavals, and civil unrest that threaten market stability.

✅ ESG & Sustainability Pressures – Rising expectations for ethical governance, environmental responsibility, and social impact.

Why It Matters

In today’s interconnected world, businesses must proactively assess, monitor, and mitigate geopolitical risks to protect operations, maintain compliance, and ensure resilience in volatile environments. 

With 25 years of experience in global cybersecurity and strategic risk advisory, we provide in-depth geopolitical risk analysis, tailored risk mitigation strategies, and actionable insights to help businesses navigate uncertainty with confidence.

Compliance and Risk

Whether you run an app, small business, eCommerce website, or FTSE 250 all businesses need to minimize their legal liability and risk. We have partnered with lawyers to assess the structure of your operation, such as its physical or digital space, the types of products you sell, global partnerships, who your consumers are, what type of company you have filed under (LLC, Inc, etc.), and so on.

From there, we will tailor the right risk plan, complete with policies, due diligence and more, so you can worry less about liabilities and concentrate on growing your business.