A clear, independent view of your cyber risk before attackers find it.
Cyber threats continue to evolve, and organisations need full visibility into how well their security controls perform—especially around data protection. Validera’s cyber security audits provide an independent, business-focused assessment of your risks, vulnerabilities, and overall security posture, including the effectiveness of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) measures.
What We Assess
Security governance, policies and processes
We review and strengthen the frameworks, policies, and accountability structures that underpin your security posture, ensuring they're fit for purpose and consistently applied.
Infrastructure and cloud security
We assess the security of your on-premise and cloud environments, identifying misconfigurations and gaps before they become exploitable.
Identity and access management (IAM)
We evaluate how access is granted, managed, and revoked across your systems, tightening controls around who can reach what.
Vulnerability and patch management effectiveness
We test how quickly and effectively vulnerabilities are identified, prioritised, and remediated, closing the windows attackers rely on.
Our approach to Cyber Services
Our Cyber Audit Methodology
- Discovery & Scoping – Understanding your environment, critical assets and security objectives
- Analysis – Benchmarking against NIST, ISO 27001 and CIS standards
- Reporting – Clear findings with prioritised, actionable recommendations
- Support – Practical guidance to strengthen your security controls, including DLP improvement pathways
Our goal isn't just to secure systems. We're here to help you protect what matters.
Benefits of a Cyber Security Audit
- Strengthened protection against cyber attacks and data breaches
- Improved visibility into data flows and DLP control effectiveness
- Better alignment with regulatory and industry security expectations
- Independent assurance for boards, customers and strategic partners
Sectors we specialise in
Public Sector
Providing independent assurance across the UK public sector, leveraging insider expertise to ensure compliance, transparency, accountability, and achieve Value for Money.
Regulated
We provide the high-level assurance required to navigate Regulatory frameworks, strengthening the control environment that protects your assets and stakeholder confidence.
Not-for-Profit / Third
We safeguard your mission and reputation by ensuring monies are accounted for, protecting trust through tailored audits that focus on front-line impact.
Corporate & Commercial
We transform risk into a competitive advantage for businesses, delivering senior-led insights that streamline operations, protect assets, and support confident, high-stakes decision-making.
"Helpful in getting us over the line"
Validera were very helpful in getting us over the line in a short turnaroud time. The audit was thorough with a detailed report.
(Multi Academy Trust Client – South East)
"Well planned & professionally undertaken"
The external audit of the newly introduced Subcontracting Standard was well planned and professionally undertaken within timescales.
(College Client – East Midlands)
“Provided strong assurance”
Validera produced a comprehensive audit scope document and clear timeline, The system to load audit documents was simple to use and update. The audit report was delivered on time and provided strong assurance. The auditor kept all stakeholders updated throughout the process.
(Financial Services Client – South East)
“Good level challenge
The internal audit process ran smoothly with a good level of challenge. The final report provides reassurance that the actions we have taken are sufficient.
(Multi Academy Trust Client – North East)
“Informative assurance”
Well organized and informative asssurance process.
(College Client – South West)
"Constructive & Collaborative"
I found the audit process a constructive and collaborative one; our meetings included extended and in-depth conversations where I was challenged on aspects of data protection and information governance processes and procedures in the college, and asked to provide evidence for points that were raised, but also allowed to broaden the scope of the conversation to include upcoming changes and longer term plans. The combination of challenge on current procedures, and inquiry on the medium to long term, made for a robust process.
(College Client – South Central)
"Critical friend"
A much valued critical friend.
(College Client – West Midlands)
"Confidence in Validera"
This was a new piece of audit work for the sector but we had confidence in Validera’s ability having used them for other assignments and they lived up to their reputation providing a well organised and thorough audit.
(College Client – East Midlands)
"Accommodating & Helpful"
Validera were really accommodating and helpful.
(Specialist Institution – London)
"Transparent & Smooth"
The audit process was transparent and smooth with excellent communication throughout the process.
(College Client – East Midlands)
"Efficient & Professional"
Efficient and professional service.
(Non Department Government Body – London)
"Inclusive. Professional. Understanding"
The audit was completed in an inclusive manner and gave all relevant staff the opportunity to be part of it. It was conducted professionally and the auditor fully understood the nature of our work.
(Education Client – South Central)
"Inclusive. Professional. Understanding"
The audit was completed in an inclusive manner and gave all relevant staff the opportunity to be part of it. It was conducted professionally and the auditor fully understood the nature of our work.
(Education Client – South Central)
"Positive Experience"
Positive Experience. The auditor was professional and timely in their communication. Support was provided at every juncture of the process.
(Multi Academy Trust Client – West Midlands)
"Fresh & Innovative"
We found their approach fresh & innovative.
(College Client – East Midlands)