Security consultancy grounded in operational experience.
We help organisations understand their security risks, identify practical requirements and develop proportionate measures that support their people, projects and operations.
From an independent security review or threat and risk assessment through to security strategy, planning and design, our advice is shaped by the operating environment and the client's requirements..
Clear advice. Proportionate measures. Practical outcomes.
Threat & risk assessments.
Understanding the risk before deciding the response.
We assess the threats, vulnerabilities and operational factors that could affect an organisation, project or location, providing a clear understanding of the security risks and the measures required to manage them.
Understand the threat
Operating environment & intelligence
We assess the security environment and credible threats relevant to the organisation, project or location, drawing on intelligence, local insight and operational experience.
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Assess the exposure
Risk, vulnerabilities & existing controls
We consider what needs to be protected, where vulnerabilities exist and how effectively current security measures reduce the identified risks.
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Prioritise action
Practical security recommendations
We translate the assessment into clear, prioritised recommendations so clients can focus resources where they are needed and avoid unnecessary security measures.
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Security audits & reviews.
Understand what is working. Identify what needs to improve.
Security arrangements need to remain appropriate as organisations, projects and operating environments change. An independent review can identify where existing measures remain effective, where gaps have developed and where security arrangements may no longer be proportionate to the risk.
Martello reviews security arrangements against the threat, operational requirement and relevant standards, focusing on how security works in practice rather than simply whether documented requirements have been met.
Review
Assess current arrangements
We review physical, technical and operational security measures, governance, procedures and provider performance to understand how effectively the existing security framework is working.
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Identify
Find gaps and opportunities
We identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, duplication and unnecessary measures, considering both security effectiveness and how resources are being used in practice.
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Improve
Prioritise practical improvements
We provide clear, prioritised recommendations to strengthen security, improve performance and ensure arrangements remain appropriate and proportionate to the risk.
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From assessment to action.
Turning security requirements into practical measures.
Our work does not have to end with an assessment or review. Where required, Martello can help clients translate recommendations into practical security plans, procedures, design requirements and operational arrangements.
We work alongside project and operational teams to ensure that proposed measures are proportionate, achievable and suited to the operating environment.
Define
Security plans & requirements
Translate assessment findings into clear security requirements, plans, procedures and priorities for implementation.
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Develop
Design & operational measures
Support the development of physical, technical and operational security measures appropriate to the risk and project requirement.
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Implement
Practical delivery support
Work with client teams, contractors and security providers to support implementation, mobilisation and transition into effective operations.
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Practical outputs. Clear recommendations.
Advice that can be used, not simply filed.
Our consultancy work is focused on giving clients a clear understanding of what needs to be done and why. Outputs are proportionate to the requirement and designed to support practical decision-making.
Assessments & reviews
Threat and risk assessments, security reviews, audits and gap assessments.
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Strategies & plans
Security strategies, management plans, procedures and operational concepts.
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Design & requirements
Security design requirements, technical specifications and review of proposed security measures.
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Implementation support
Action plans, provider requirements, tender support and assurance during implementation.
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Need independent security advice?
Start with the requirement. We can help determine what comes next.
Whether you need a threat and risk assessment, an independent security review, support with security planning and design, or help developing existing arrangements, we can help define the requirement and the appropriate way forward.