Assess
A focused gap analysis to map your risks and needs – no upselling, just what’s essential.
Cyber Security & Information Assurance
Manage evolving cyber threats and assure digital resilience.
Building real cyber resilience
How effective is your cyber security?
At CDS DS, we help organisations answer a critical question: do your protections match the scale and complexity of the threats you face? Our consultants work closely with you to understand your exposure, define your risk, and build a proportionate response that strengthens cyber defences across people, processes, and technology. Drawing on deep expertise from defence, government, critical infrastructure, and regulated industries, we deliver clarity, context, and actionable insight.
We don’t offer one-size-fits-all solutions – our focus is on building lasting resilience that evolves with your business and stands ready for whatever challenges lie ahead.
Our services at a glance
Future-proofing your business with proven modelling
Our resilience framework centres on three clear phases – Assess, Manage and Protect – each designed to build lasting strength against real-world cyber threats. Rather than prescribing generic controls, we tailor every step to your organisation’s unique risk profile, ensuring investments deliver genuine value and measurable outcomes.
Manage
Guiding you through the implementation of targeted controls, with clear updates and flexible support throughout.
Protect
Ongoing support to evolve your defences and maintain resilience as new threats emerge.
Cyber Essentials
Don't leave your organisation vulnerable to cyber attacks. Cyber Essentials fortifies your systems and processes, demonstrating commitment to a secure online environment for clients and stakeholders.
Can you afford to put your business on the line? Protect yourself from hostile actors today, from as little as £320 + VAT.
Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus: what does your business need? Click here to find out which one is right for you.
Latest News
- Capability Sustainment
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- Capability Sustainment
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- Cyber Security & Information Assurance
'It Hasn't Happened To Me': Managing the Risk of Insider Threats
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- Training & Development
A Learning & Development Perspective of the Strategic Defence Review 2025.
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- Capability Sustainment
Designing for the worst day: The human experience behind emergency preparedness
May 25
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- Cyber Security & Information Assurance
Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers: Are You Ready for CSMv4?
May 25
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- Training & Development
CDS DS Joins Forces with Army Officer Selection Board for New Award
Apr 25
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- Cyber Security & Information Assurance
Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers (CS4DS)
Mar 25
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Case Studies
MFC Programme
A critical system provider submarine supplier was contracted to deliver a complete supportability package as part of their defined customer deliverables.
Operational Support
Sustaining a 24hr, 365-day operational critical capability, including the associated activities to keep it available, safe, and usable.
Aeralis
Aeralis are pioneering a civil-certified, digitally designed, modular light jet aircraft system to deliver a flexible, affordable, on-demand defence capability.
Digital Risk Assessments
A digital risk assessment will provide a set of evidenced, validated risks to a given subject using a provided or assessed threat picture.
Army Trainer Capability
Reshaping the Army’s approach to training its trainers.
Military Satellite Communications
A Tier 1 Defence company took ownership of the supportability for a military satellite communication capability that included ground stations, maritime equipment and land-based systems.
