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Your Compliance Roadmap, Simplified

Navigate UK cybersecurity regulation (Cyber Essentials, NIS2, GDPR) with expert guidance. Know what applies to you. Know what to do.

Consultancy

Cyber Essentials & Plus

  • Government-backed baseline
  • De facto requirement for insurance
  • Focus on 5 core controls
  • £2,800-£8,500 assessment
Explore Pathway
Critical

NIS2 Readiness

  • European directive, UK impacts
  • Applies to critical infrastructure
  • Enhanced incident reporting
  • Board-level accountability
Readiness Guide
Certification

ISO 27001 ISMS

  • Formal management system
  • 14-month implementation typical
  • External audit required
  • Industry gold standard
ISO 27001 Pathway
Data Protection

GDPR Article 32

  • Legal obligation for processors
  • Data breach notification rules
  • Security by design
  • Mandatory audit considerations
GDPR Security Guide

Important Compliance Deadlines

25
Q1-Q2 2025

NIS2 UK Consultation & Insurance Renewals

Cyber Essentials requirements tighten for cyber insurance policy renewals.

Q3-Q4 2025

NIS2 Implementation Announced

Final guidance released. Year-end audit cycle preparations begin.

26
Jan 2026

NIS2 Full Implementation Starts

Critical infrastructure and important entities must comply with new reporting and security thresholds.

Q2-Q4 2026

Ongoing Compliance Cycle

Q1 reviews, mid-year assessment refreshes, and annual audit cycles with strict insurance requirements.

Which Frameworks Apply to You?

Do you work with UK/EU data?
GDPR Article 32 applies (data security is required)
Do you handle payment cards?
PCI DSS may apply (refer to specialist)
Are you in healthcare, finance, telecom, or energy?
NIS2 may apply starting 2026
Do you want cyber insurance?
Cyber Essentials often required by underwriters
Do your customers require certification?
ISO 27001 or Cyber Essentials as contract requirement
Are you over £50M revenue or critical infrastructure?
NIS2 likely applies; urgent readiness needed