East Midlands Cyber Security

Cyber security that's
direct, precise and honest.

Founder-led consultancy for East Midlands organisations that can't afford to get it wrong. No jargon, no bloat, no account managers in the way.

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Risk Assessment Penetration Testing GDPR & Data Protection Incident Response Fractional CISO Security Awareness ISO 27001 Cyber Essentials Leicester East Midlands Risk Assessment Penetration Testing GDPR & Data Protection Incident Response Fractional CISO Security Awareness ISO 27001 Cyber Essentials Leicester East Midlands
15+
Years in the industry
100%
Founder-led engagements
SME
Focused — not enterprise bloat
EM.
Rooted in the East Midlands
Services

Protection built
around your risk

Every engagement is scoped around your actual exposure — not a generic framework applied to every client. You work directly with a senior consultant from day one.

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Risk Assessment
Identify what's exposed, what matters most, and where to focus effort — without drowning in reports you'll never act on.
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Penetration Testing
Controlled, authorised testing that finds the gaps before attackers do. Web apps, internal networks, external perimeters — clear findings, real priorities.
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GDPR & Data Protection
Compliance that makes sense for your size and sector. DPIAs, data mapping, breach response and staff awareness without the overhead.
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04
Incident Response
When something goes wrong, you need calm, experienced hands fast. Containment, investigation, recovery — and a plan to prevent recurrence.
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Fractional CISO
Senior security leadership on a flexible basis. Strategy, board reporting, supplier oversight and governance — without the full-time cost.
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06
Security Awareness
Your people are your strongest defence. Training tailored to your team, your threats and your sector — not a checkbox exercise.
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How it works

Simple, direct,
no surprises

01
Discovery call
A straightforward conversation about where you are, what's worrying you, and what good looks like. No obligation, no sales pitch.
02
Scoped proposal
A clear, fixed-fee proposal built around your actual needs — not a menu of upsells. You know exactly what you're getting before anything starts.
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Hands-on delivery
The person you spoke to is the person doing the work. No juniors handed the engagement once the contract is signed.
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Clear outputs
Reports written for decision-makers, not just technical teams. Findings prioritised by real-world impact, with practical steps you can act on immediately.
Founder's note

"I built bigredbox because SMEs deserve the same quality of security thinking as the enterprise — without the jargon, the padding, or the account management layers that add cost but not value."

AJ
Ajay
Founder & Principal Consultant, bigredbox Ltd
Why bigredbox

Security without
the nonsense

We work with organisations across the East Midlands who need real expertise — not off-the-shelf frameworks dressed up as bespoke advice.

Senior from day one
No bait-and-switch. The consultant leading your engagement is the consultant doing the work — with the experience to back it up.
East Midlands rooted
Based in Leicester, working across the region. We understand the local landscape and can be on-site when it matters.
Proportionate advice
Security scaled to your actual risk profile — not the maximum you'll sign off. Honest assessments, realistic recommendations.
Fixed-fee clarity
No open-ended day-rate surprises. Every engagement is scoped and priced upfront so you can plan with confidence.
Built for SMEs
Specifically designed for businesses without an in-house security team. Practical, jargon-free guidance that fits how you operate.
Regulated sector ready
Experienced with charities, healthcare, legal and financial organisations where compliance and trust aren't optional.
Who we work with
SMEsCharitiesLegal HealthcareFinancial Services Professional ServicesRetail EducationManufacturing
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Ready to take
security seriously?

Whether you're starting from scratch or want a second opinion — let's talk. No hard sell, just an honest conversation about what's right for your organisation.

Based in
Leicester, East Midlands
Response time
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