Information security · IT · AI consultancy

Security leadership your board can trust. Technology your business can grow on.

BetaSec gives small and medium businesses access to certified, board-level security and technology expertise — vCISO services, audit readiness, AI adaptation and transformation — without the cost of a full-time hire.

Microsoft certified CISSP CISA UK based · SME to multinational
Public + privateMany satisfied clients across both sectors
Global reachWe also support multinational businesses
Fully qualifiedA fully trained and qualified team — CISSP, CISA, Microsoft
0hMaximum response time on retained engagements
What we do

One team. Every layer of your security and technology.

From the boardroom to the server room, our team covers strategy, assurance and delivery — so you deal with one trusted partner, not five vendors.

Board & security advisory

Plain-English security counsel for directors: risk appetite, governance, budgets and board reporting that stands up to investor and regulator scrutiny.

vCISO · Fractional CISO · Interim Head of Security

A named, certified security leader embedded in your business — part-time, fractional or interim cover — owning strategy, policy, supplier risk and incident readiness end to end.

Security consultancy

Targeted expertise when you need it: architecture reviews, risk assessments, policy frameworks, supplier due diligence and remediation planning.

Audit readiness

Cyber Essentials and CE+, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, ISO 42001 AI certification and SOC 2 audit preparation — from gap analysis to full end-to-end certification journeys, and more.

Self-assessment & assurance

Independent health checks, gap analyses and maturity assessments that show you exactly where you stand — and a prioritised plan to improve.

IT & technology services

Pragmatic IT strategy, Microsoft 365 and cloud optimisation, hardening and vendor management — technology that serves the business, securely.

AI adaptation & governance

Adopt AI safely and productively: use-case discovery, acceptable-use policy, data protection, Copilot readiness and staff enablement.

Bespoke support

No two SMEs are alike. We shape retained or on-demand support around your sector, your risks and your budget — from ad-hoc advice to embedded delivery.

Transformation

Security-led digital transformation: modernise processes, platforms and ways of working with risk managed from day one, not bolted on at the end.

Migration

Cloud, tenant and infrastructure migrations planned and executed safely — Microsoft 365, Azure and hybrid estates moved without drama or downtime.

How we work

A clear path from uncertainty to assurance

Every engagement follows the same disciplined arc — so you always know what happens next and what you are paying for.

Discover

A structured conversation about your business, obligations and ambitions. No jargon, no sales pressure.

Assess

We baseline your security and technology posture against the frameworks that matter to you and your clients.

Advise

You receive a prioritised, costed roadmap — board-ready, evidence-based and proportionate to your size.

Transform

Our team delivers alongside yours: improvements implemented, certifications achieved, capability transferred.

Free cyber health check

How exposed is your business? Find out in 2 minutes.

Ten quick questions, scored against UK security good practice. No email required — your answers stay in your browser.

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Transparent pricing

Senior expertise at SME-honest rates

Typical UK retained security leadership runs £3,000–£6,000 a month. We deliberately price below that — same calibre of advice, sized for growing businesses. Cancel with 30 days' notice.

£1,150 / day
From £950/day on multi-day bookings

Prefer to pay as you go? Book consultancy days for assessments, audits, workshops or board sessions — no retainer required.

Book a day

All prices exclude VAT. Bespoke programmes — migration, transformation, AI adaptation and multi-site engagements — are scoped individually and priced on application.

Client outcomes

Trusted by owners, boards and IT leads

BetaSec took us from a failed client security questionnaire to Cyber Essentials Plus in under three months. The board finally understands our risk position.

Managing DirectorProfessional services firm, 45 staff

Having a certified vCISO two days a month transformed how we make technology decisions. It is like having a CISO on the board without the salary.

Finance DirectorManufacturing SME, North West

They guided our AI adoption with a clear policy and staff training, so we got the productivity gains without the data-protection headaches.

Operations DirectorLogistics company, 120 staff
About us

A senior security team in your corner

BetaSec is the information security, IT and technology consultancy of Rise Control Ltd. We exist for one reason: small and medium businesses face enterprise-grade threats and compliance demands, but rarely have access to enterprise-grade expertise. We close that gap for public and private sector organisations alike — and we also support multinational businesses.

Our team is fully trained and qualified, holding globally recognised CISSP, CISA and Microsoft certifications, with deep experience advising boards, leading audits and delivering transformation. We guide clients through Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, ISO 42001 AI certification and SOC 2 audit preparation — or full end-to-end certification journeys, and more.

We work as an extension of your business, not a vendor at arm's length. Advice is independent, plain-English and proportionate: we will never recommend a control, certification or tool you do not genuinely need.

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Where we workHeadquartered in the North West of England — supporting SMEs UK-wide, on-site and remote.
HoursMonday–Friday, 09:00–17:30. Flexible timings, with out-of-hours and weekend cover supported, subject to service agreement.
BetaSec is a trading division of Rise Control Ltd.
Registered in England & Wales · VAT No. GB 340 5063 38
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