IT Health Checks review an organisation's entire IT estate, and are an annual requirement for connecting to the Public Services Network (PSN)

What Is It?

An IT Health Check is comprehensive range of testing types assessing an organisation’s overall security posture. It covers range of corporate assets such as externally-facing infrastructure, the builds of both desktops and servers, patching, configuration of remote access solutions, wireless assessments, and reviews of internal security gateway configurations. It is an annual requirement for connecting to the Public Services Network (PSN).

Why Choose Us?

Experience, Qualifications and Expertise

All Forfend consultants are highly experienced and qualified penetration testers who hold the highest industry certifications. Experts in a comprehensive portfolio of testing methodologies, we identify system vulnerabilities and offer practical remediation advice, in a manner that is understandable and digestible by everyone from management to developers.

Personalised Consultancy Services

We deliver highly personalised, professional consultancy services; the consultant carrying out the engagement being involved throughout the entire process, from initial scoping to testing, reporting, and responding to questions that may arise once the remediation process is underway.

Value For
Money

As a small cyber security consultancy with limited overheads, we’re able to offer prices that are very competitive when compared to the rest of the industry, yet still deliver a high quality engagement. Forfend consultants are well versed at identifying vulnerabilities missed by other consultants.

Experience In A Range Of Industries

Our consultants have experience working in a range of different industries, from central government departments, critical national infrastructure, and councils, to legal, finance and technology sectors. Forfend consultants understand the threats and challenges faced by each industry, and are suited to offer testing types tailored to each sector’s needs.

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