Why executive cybersecurity leadership matters

Cybersecurity should be a leadership priority. If your business doesn’t have a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) or similar executive guidance, chances are your security strategy is lacking and your risk exposure is high. That’s where we come in.

Our cybersecurity consultants step in to provide clear direction, strengthen your approach and ensure your cybersecurity supports your goals. The result? Less risk, stronger operations and a smarter, more mature security posture.

matt lovell cloudguard ceo
What we hear

We’re doing a lot on security but we’re not sure it’s enough

Reactive instead of proactive

Security actions often happen after an incident or in response to an audit, rather than as part of a strategic plan. This keeps you in firefighting mode instead of building long-term resilience.

Unclear on biggest risks

Without a single, unified view of your security posture, it’s hard to see where you’re most exposed and where to focus your limited time and budget.

No bridge between business and security

Security teams and business leaders don’t always speak the same language. Without alignment, decisions can stall or investments get made in the wrong areas.

Cybersecurity Consultants

Understand your risks and strengthen your defences

Our consulting service gives you a clear, expert-led understanding of your organisation’s risks, along with the exact actions needed to address them

Who needs cybersecurity consulting services?

Our cybersecurity consultants work best with organisations that:

  • Don’t have dedicated senior cybersecurity leadership
  • Need strategic oversight across fragmented or reactive security efforts
  • Want to better align security with business goals and priorities
  • Are heading towards audits, accreditations or rapid change

We work closely with IT, cyber and infosec teams, building relationships that combine long-term thinking with short-term impact.

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A illustrative example of CloudGuard's External Exposure Report

What’s included in the service?

Our cybersecurity consulting service gives you:

  • Security strategy and maturity assessment – We assess your current risk posture and build a business-aligned cybersecurity strategy using industry frameworks.
  • Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) – We help you define clear policies, maintain risk registers and build the right structures to meet compliance and business requirements.
  • Roadmap and investment planning – We create costed, prioritised roadmaps to guide security improvement and help you secure buy-in.
  • Security awareness and skills uplift – We run tailored training to develop your team’s skills and embed a stronger security culture.
  • Technical assurance and architecture support – Our consultants provide guidance on architecture, carry out technical assessments and help manage third-party risks.
  • Ongoing advisory and board-level engagement – We act as a trusted voice in board conversations, executive decisions and long-term strategy development.

What you get out of it

Working with CloudGuard’s consultants delivers real value:

  • A clear path to improving your security maturity – measured, practical and aligned to your needs
  • Stronger internal capabilities so you’re less reliant on third parties
  • Better alignment between cybersecurity, business priorities and investment decisions
  • Improved compliance and governance, with reduced operational risk
  • A smarter, more joined-up response to evolving threats

How it works

We keep things structured and straightforward:

  1. Assess – We begin with a review of your current cybersecurity activities, priorities and posture.
  2. Plan – We create a strategic roadmap that addresses risk and defines next steps.
  3. Implement – We guide you and your team through execution, providing expertise where needed.
  4. Optimise – We help you adapt and refine your strategy over time to keep pace with change.

Why choose CloudGuard

We’re not just here to advise. We’re here to help you deliver. As your Cybersecurity Acceleration Partner, we bring:

  • Real experience – Consultants who’ve led security at enterprise scale
  • Straight-talking support – Clear advice that you can act on immediately
  • Trusted perspective – Independent input that reflects your context, not someone else’s template
  • Long-term thinking – We’re here to build capability, not just fix problems

What our customers have said

Meet our experts (optional)

conor mallon, cloudguard chief operations officer

Conor Mallon

Conor is Chief Operating Officer at CloudGuard, with a decade of frontline cybersecurity experience spanning SOC leadership, incident response and operational strategy. From analyst to XDR site lead, he has built and led high-performing teams, streamlined operations and driven resilience.

Matt Lovell, CloudGuard CEO and Co-Founder

Matt Lovell

Matt is the Co-Founder and CEO of CloudGuard, with 30+ years of cybersecurity leadership. A recognised expert in incident response, he has guided organisations through major breaches, crafted bespoke response plans and led strategic tabletop exercises. Matt ensures rapid recovery, clear communication and minimal impact.

Get in touch

Get ahead of threats. Not buried in them.

Every day you delay strengthening your defences, cyber risks grow. The real cost of a breach isn’t just financial. It’s operational disruption, reputational damage, and lost trust. CloudGuard’s cybersecurity consulting puts you back in control, giving you a clear plan and the expert support to execute it.

Start closing the gaps in your security posture today and build the resilience your business needs for tomorrow.

    Frequently asked questions
    about our Cyber Security Threats Assessment

    Yes – especially when you need fresh perspective, independent assurance or a clearer direction. We don’t replace your team. We support and strengthen it.

    No. Our consultants work alongside your team with minimal disruption. We focus on practical improvements and clear, collaborative delivery.

    Our work leads to improved governance, measurable risk reduction and stronger long-term capability. You’ll see the value in how your team operates and how your risks are managed.