Link ICT Partners with Cyber Global UK to Expand Cyber Security Services

Link ICT, a Derby-based IT consulting firm, has partnered with Cyber Global UK to offer bespoke high-level global cyber security packages to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Leicestershire. The new partnership allows Link ICT to provide penetration testing and ethical hacking services to identify and fix vulnerabilities in systems before malicious hackers can exploit them.

Key Takeaways:

• The partnership between Link ICT and Cyber Global UK aims to provide top-level cyber security services to SMEs in the region, which was previously unfeasible due to the high cost and manpower required.
• The new service includes penetration testing and ethical hacking, which simulates real-world cyber attacks to identify and fix vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious hackers.
• Cyber Global UK has over 100 engineers working globally and has supplied white-label cyber security services to partners handling sensitive data for organizations like the NHS.
• The partnership aligns with Link ICT's mission to prioritize trust, reputation, and integrity in its business practices, with around 95% of its work currently involving sensitive data and IT support for schools and colleges.
• The partnership is set to expand Link ICT's services to local SMEs and manufacturers, strengthening its presence in the region.

Statistics:

• 95% of Link ICT's work involves sensitive data and IT support for schools and colleges.
• Cyber Global UK has over 100 engineers working globally.
• Link ICT has grown organically over 21 years in business and now employs 15 staff members.
• Keith Smith, a South African-born sales manager, has joined the firm to grow its presence in the SME sector and has a proven track record of increasing global sales revenue from £12m to £33m.

Sources:

• [Byline: Phil Stubbs]
• Link ICT's press release announcing the partnership with Cyber Global UK.