Defence

Defence organisations — from armed forces and government contractors to advanced technology suppliers — are prime targets for cyber espionage, supply chain compromise, and disruptive attacks. Threat actors range from nation-states seeking military advantage to criminal groups pursuing financial gain.
The complexity of defence supply chains, combined with sensitive intellectual property and mission-critical systems, makes resilience essential. A single breach can compromise national security, operational readiness, and international trust.

Sector risk

Defence is formally designated as part of the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), with stringent expectations for security and resilience:

Ministry of Defence Cyber Resilience Framework — Requires suppliers and partners to maintain proportionate resilience measures.

Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP) — Sets mandatory cyber assurance standards across the defence supply chain.

NIS2 Directive (EU) — Expands obligations for defence contractors operating across Europe, covering governance and supply chain risk.

National Security & Export Controls — Breaches can trigger severe legal, contractual, and reputational consequences.

Boards and contractors must evidence robust, tested resilience to retain contracts and maintain security clearances.

How we can help

We help defence organisations and suppliers strengthen resilience across sensitive operations:

Cyber Risk Assessments — Passive scans to uncover exposed systems, supply chain vulnerabilities, and breached credentials without touching secure networks.

Crisis & Cyber Exercises — Tailored scenarios including espionage, insider threats, and supply chain disruption, testing decision-making across command, legal, and operational teams.

Regulatory & Contractual Alignment — Mapping actions to MOD frameworks, DCPP requirements, and national security obligations, giving Boards and suppliers confidence and evidence of compliance.