When the Confidentiality, Integrity or Availability of your systems and data is important – use seasoned experts like TrustedImpact.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of cyber security projects does TrustedImpact typically deliver?

  We specialise in strategic and technical cybersecurity consulting, ranging from governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) to deeply technical penetration testing. Typical engagements include:

  • Strategic Roadmaps: Developing prioritised and tailored cybersecurity strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Technical Assurance: Advanced penetration testing across all technology types such as web application testing, conducting cloud security reviews, and red teaming exercises to name a few.
  • Risk & Maturity Assessments: Measuring your posture against frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, Essential 8, VPDSF, PCI-DSS, ISM etc.
  • Incident Response Planning: Building resilience through cyber incident planning and cyber incident simulations.
  • Human Risk Management: Develop and run a complete security awareness program, addressing key threats and presenting practical user advice to support a positive workplace culture towards mitigating cybersecurity risks.
• How do you tailor your approach to different organisations and risk environments?

  We begin by understanding your organisation, its objectives and its risk landscape, then shape our methodology, scope and deliverables around your specific needs. This ensures every engagement is practical, relevant and aligned to the outcomes that matter most to you.

  We don’t believe in a generic “box-ticking” exercise; our advice is tailored to you, your organisation, and the environment you operate in. All of our projects are weighted by your specific threat profile and risk appetite.

• What is the typical timeframe for a security assessment or uplift project?

  Timelines vary based on the complexity and scope of your environment. A focused technical security assessment or penetration test typically spans 2 to 4 weeks from scoping to the final debrief. Larger strategic uplift or governance projects may involve phased milestones over several months. We prioritise high-impact “quick wins” early in the process to reduce immediate risk.

• Do you offer ongoing support after a project is completed?

  Yes. While we are project-based specialists, we often act as a long-term strategic partner. This includes post-remediation validation (checking that vulnerabilities are successfully fixed), periodic security updates, and ongoing advisory roles for organisations that need a “Virtual CISO” or senior expertise on call.

• How do you ensure confidentiality and data protection during engagements?

  To ensure confidentiality and data protection, we use secure, encrypted drives to share all files, assessment results, and post-testing recommendations. Following a strict “clean-up” protocol, all temporary test accounts and environmental access granted to our team are deactivated and removed immediately once the engagement is complete. This ensures that your sensitive information remains protected and no residual footprints are left within your production or test environments.

• What qualifications and experience do your consultants have?

  TrustedImpact is a senior-led consultancy. Our team consists of industry veterans with decades of experience in finance, government, and critical infrastructure. Our consultants hold globally recognised certifications, including:

  • CISSP, CISM, CISA (Strategy & Management)
  • OSCP, CRTO, OSEP, CRT, PNPT (Technical & Penetration Testing)
  • CTIA (Threat Intelligence) and many more…
• How do we know which service or solution is right for our organisation?

  Selecting the right security investment can be complex. We start with a scoping conversation to understand your business objective(s) and unique threat and risk environment — whether they be regulatory requirements, a recent incident, customer demand, or just the need to lift the maturity of your cyber posture. From there, we develop a tailored and “right-sized” project approach that addresses your most critical exposures without over-engineering the outcome.

• We already run automated vulnerability scans; how is a manual Penetration Test from TrustedImpact different?

  While automated tools scan for known software bugs, our manual tests analyse your business logic to uncover how an attacker might manipulate specific workflows or processes. We provide a holistic overview by “chaining” minor vulnerabilities together, simulating the creative tactics a real-world adversary would use to bypass your defences. This approach eliminates the noise of false positives, delivering a high-fidelity report focused on the actual impact to your unique business operations.

• Can you assist with cybersecurity reporting for Board and Executive levels?

  Yes. We pride ourselves in our ability to translate complex technical risks into clear, actionable insights designed specifically for executive presentations and board-level decision-making. This ensures your leadership team stays informed and empowered to make data-driven decisions that align with your business goals.

• Is it possible for TrustedImpact to support our organisation in creating a cyber security awareness program that is broader and more interesting than our existing ‘phish and train’ model?

  Yes, having an engaged workforce is vital for maintaining a secure and cyber-safe environment. TrustedImpact works with organisations to present holistic, human-centred security awareness programs that goes beyond basic compliance and the traditional ‘phishing/training’ model. We prioritise developing lasting capabilities and a strong security culture and can customise content and delivery to fit your organisations risk profile, industry, and staff roles.