Security advice grounded in real implementation
At pfp Solutions, our information security services are shaped by decades of hands-on experience designing, building and operating secure systems — not by theoretical controls, templates or paper audits.
Led by Chartered Engineer Andy Garside, we bring the perspective of someone who has implemented security at scale in complex, data-rich environments — and who understands how to make it work in practice.
We work with CEOs, COOs, CTOs and IT leaders who want pragmatic advice that protects the business, builds client trust and stands up to scrutiny — without getting lost in jargon or bureaucracy.
Built on Reality: Cyber Essentials and Security Foundations
Security certification should strengthen your organisation – not just check a box.
We help you approach Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus as part of a broader risk-reduction strategy, ensuring technical controls are correctly implemented and sustainable. Our focus is on:
- Addressing real-world weaknesses in your systems and operations
- Ensuring that what’s certified is what’s actually in place
- Supporting your team with practical remediation advice that avoids unnecessary complexity
This is advisory support is from someone who has achieved and sustained certification across multi-site environments.
Security Reviews That Look Beneath the Surface
Many reviews focus on whether you have a policy. We focus on whether it works.
Our implementation-led reviews assess whether technical controls are delivering protection in the real world. We examine how your systems are secured — not just how they’re described.
You’ll receive clear, actionable findings that support leadership oversight, internal assurance, due diligence or board reporting.
Independent Advice on Security Tools and Vendors
Security tooling decisions are high-stakes – and increasingly complex. We provide independent, engineering-led advice on selecting and implementing technologies that genuinely reduce risk.
Our advice draws on direct experience designing and operating secure platforms – including where tools fall short, introduce risk or add unnecessary operational drag.
Expect practical input on where to invest, where to simplify, and how to get the most from what you already have.
Security Awareness that Drives Behaviour
Security awareness isn’t just about training – it’s about building a security-conscious culture.
We help organisations move beyond mandatory courses to create engagement programmes that actually shift behaviour. That includes:
- Briefings for boards and senior leaders
- Practical, risk-specific staff training
- Guidance for meeting formal requirements under GDPR and ISO 27001