Emerging threats
Direct and focused on what you actually need
Many organisations know they “need better cyber security”, or want to invest in frameworks or certifications such as ISO 27001 or PCI DSS but struggle to know:
- Where to start and what to do first
- What ‘good security’ looks like for their business
- What they really need versus what isn’t necessary
- How to avoid wasting time, money and effort on the wrong things
Security doesn’t have to start with frameworks, audits or complicated jargon. What’s most important is getting the basics right and understanding what actually matters to your operations today - and this is where we can help.
What this looks like in practice
As your Trusted Cyber Advisor, we help you define realistic business goals and a step-by-step roadmap to get there.
"A client came to us wanting ISO 27001 certification. We asked why. The real driver was a client of theirs asking for evidence of security maturity.
We helped them to evaluate the investment and, together, we concluded it was premature for their current stage. Instead, we guided them towards Cyber Essentials as a more proportionate and cost-effective first step, enabling them to satisfy the client's requirements, demonstrate security maturity to customers, and lay the groundwork for a future transition to ISO 27001.”
Trusted Advisor services
Where we support our clients
Security programme development
We work closely with you to understand where you are now, the objectives you want to achieve and a roadmap that fits your pace and budget.
Risk management
We identify the risks that matter to your business, prioritise them, and provide guidance on how to manage them.
Policy and governance
We help you embed frameworks, policies and processes your organisation needs to demonstrate security maturity to clients and regulators.
Incident readiness
We build and test an incident response plan before you need it, so when crisis hits, your team is prepared to handle it.
Ongoing advisory
A regular touchpoint with a senior security professional who knows your business, keeps track of the threat landscape, and drives your programme forward.
This is the right service for you if...
- You're a growing organisation (typically 20–250 people) with real security obligations but no dedicated security leadership resource.
- You have a certification target and want guidance on whether it's the right one and what the process involves.
- The person carrying cyber responsibility in your organisation doesn’t have a background in security.
- You need to meet a compliance requirement or demonstrate security maturity to a client, insurer or regulator.
As you grow
As your team and risk profile evolves, your Trusted Advisor evolves with it. And when the time comes, we support a smooth transition to a Virtual CISO.
PGI were very flexible and patient around some of our hectic diary management, and very clear in what you were doing and how the project would progress. I understood the parameters and the red lines that you wouldn’t cross, and I had absolute clarity throughout. From an exercise point of view, there was nothing that could have been improved. The engagement definitely provided value to our organisation. Our internal security outcome provided us with valuable insights to strengthen our controls and address training gaps.
We've been working with PGI since 2018 to embed a cybersecurity culture within the Forestry Commission. The initial high-quality staff training we received led us to a wider cyber security programme that was rolled out to the whole organisation. Our goal was to provide all members of staff with a strong basis for managing cyber risk within their personal and professional lives, which PGI has helped us to achieve. Along with penetration testing and Cyber Essentials Plus also provided by PGI, we believe this approach helps mitigate cyber threat in our organisation. In addition to the high quality and tailored approach of PGI’s training, their ability to work with us to find the best methods for delivery has been vital to the success of building the department’s knowledge and awareness.
We’ve worked with PGI this year to achieve our Cyber Essentials+ re-certification. The entire process from start to finish was managed very well and everything was explained perfectly. Our dedicated Client Success Manager was responsive and supportive throughout. We would not hesitate to engage with PGI again for next year’s certification and will happily reach out to them for other cyber security services we might need in future.
We approached our supplier for a penetration test, and they immediately recommended PGI. As we are an electronic component broker/ distributor, it is of the utmost importance that we are keeping track of our cyber maturity and remedy any vulnerabilities. The people we worked with at PGI were very helpful and enthusiastic, they were always happy to answer any questions we had. It wasn’t just the sales team, the delivery team were great with communication and answering all our queries, providing information throughout the process. All in all, PGI provide a great service that I can recommend to other organisations.
We protect & assure
Information and technical security
DORA, NIS2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, Penetration Testing, Red Teaming. We help organisations build the evidence base regulators ask for, and the controls that hold up when they audit it. CREST-accredited, PCI QSA, NCSC-assured.
We help you achieve digital resilience and peace of mind.
How we can help you
What working with PGI looks like
Whether it's a regulator deadline, a board-level risk question, or a breach in progress, you get a named team of analysts and consultants — not a ticket queue. We scope tightly, deliver against it, and leave your team better equipped than we found them.
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