Southern Enterprise Awards 2021

89 | Southern Enterprise Awards 2021 Norm Cyber gives organisations complete visibility and control over cyber security as well as data protection risk. Using its pioneering online platform, norm. is transforming the way companies protect themselves. We speak to Marketing Director Natasha Scott about the company and exactly what it offers to clients. Norm Cyber Ltd (norm.) provides enterprise-grade, fully managed cyber security and data protection services to mid-sized organisations. Its solution addresses the three pillars of an effective strategy – people, process and technology – for around one third of the cost of buying and managing an in-house solution. “On average, less than 10% of cyber-attacks make use of a system weakness,” explains Natasha Scott, Marketing Director at norm. “The vast majority exploit “the human factor” – the instincts of curiosity and trust that lead well- intentioned people to click, download, install, open and inadvertently provide access to online and/or financial data. Our managed Cyber Safety and Phishing Service provides regular, easy-to- consume, bite-sized security awareness training combined with simulated phishing attacks to test ongoing awareness and compliance,” she says. norm. delivers unrivalled visibility into the strength of current cyber security measures via its online Visualiser platform, which displays an overall cyber resiliency score, insight into the strength of defences against each pillar, and clear actions for improvement. “Previously, many organisations have chosen to deploy a small number of point products and manage them internally – a complex, time- consuming and costly exercise. Now, norm. has done the hard work for them by combining leading technologies as part of a fully managed service, on a pay-as-you-go basis, with complete flexibility to scale up or down as the organisation requires,” Natasha tells us. For a single monthly fee, norm.’s customers can take advantage of a series of modules that form a comprehensive solution to address the key elements of an advanced cyber security strategy - people, process and technology – without the financial and resource drain of running an in-house team. Moreover, the solution can be deployed and operational within days. Best Managed Security Service Provider – Europe Aug21641 Natasha says, “We’re different because we have made the seemingly impossible possible – we provide a simple answer to the complex cyber security challenges faced by every business. We also understand that for most business leaders’ cyber security is a non-core function. They know they need to do something but tackling such a complex and wide-ranging challenge is often outside of what they can achieve with their current resources.” A great business often relies on great people and, as a growing business, norm. works hard to find individuals who can grow and adapt with the company. This could be the brightest young talent through the NCSC’s CyberFirst scheme, or those with the right aptitude and drive but maybe from another industry, norm. has a specific development path defined for each business function to ensure its people are continuously growing. Many companies are now choosing to digitalise services and take advantage of newer technologies like Cloud computing and automation, something which has only increased during the pandemic lockdowns. They have also introduced hybrid and remote working practices which look set to continue too. “The problem is that the very initiatives that drive efficiencies and enable expansion also introduce greater cyber risk,” states Natasha. “And from speaking to customers, partners and prospects alike we know that the scale of the cyber security threat is well-acknowledged, if not always well-understood.” All too often cyber security measures are an afterthought to digitalisation and automation projects, when in fact they should be considered from the start. “This is often easier for start- ups and scale ups, many of whom are “born in the Cloud” or are online businesses from the outset, and the south has always been a hub of innovation and business disruption. We’re proud to partner with international, national and regional organisations alike as they seek to protect their most valuable online assets by using our services,” Natasha adds. Recently, norm. was bestowed with the title of Best Managed Security Service Provider – Europe in the Southern Enterprise Awards 2021, a prestigious accolade which is not only well-deserved, but testament to the dedicated and commitment of everyone at the company. But, Natasha tells us, this is just the beginning for norm. “We’ve achieved a lot in the past few years, but the best is quite literally yet to come!” she enthuses. “We’re working hard on enhancing our current service offerings, investing in our existing team and making sure that we attract the right calibre of individuals moving forward. Our customers and partners have been absolutely key to our success thus far, and the investments we’re making now will only serve to make them more successful in the future. The next couple of years promise to be an exhilarating ride – and we can’t wait!” Contact: Natasha Scott Web Address: normcyber.com