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CYBER SECURITY SERVICES
Cybersecurity doesn’t need to be complex. StarSwift’s Cyber Advisor service gives you hands-on, practical support from a certified expert, helping you secure your organisation against the most common cyber threats. Backed by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), we make cyber protection accessible, achievable, and aligned with your needs.
Most successful cyber-attacks exploit a small number of basic weaknesses. The Cyber Advisor scheme, supported by the NCSC and delivered by Assured Service Providers like StarSwift, exists to help organisations, particularly SMEs, put in place the essential protections that stop common attacks. It’s practical, affordable, and focused on real-world defence, not paperwork.
StarSwift is proud to be an NCSC Assured Service Provider, approved to deliver the IASME Cyber Advisor scheme. Our service is led by Rob Lancaster, a certified Cyber Advisor with deep experience helping SMEs, charities, public sector organisations, and regulated businesses. We offer clear, expert guidance that turns complex cyber issues into achievable actions, tailored to your team and technology stack.
You will work with a provider trusted by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre for quality and reliability.
We help you address the cyber threats that matter, without unnecessary complexity or tools.
Strengthen your controls and get ahead of certification with confidence and clarity.
We work with your team or your IT provider to make security happen efficiently.
Get in touch today to get a quote and to find out more about our Cyber Advisor service.
Find the most frequently asked questions and find your answer
A Cyber Advisor is a certified professional who helps organisations implement essential security controls. The service is overseen by IASME and backed by the NCSC.
It is an organisation that has been approved by the National Cyber Security Centre to deliver cyber services, including the Cyber Advisor scheme, to a recognised standard.
It is ideal for SMEs, charities, local government, and other organisations without in-house cybersecurity staff.
They include: firewall management, secure configuration, access control, malware protection, and patch management, core protections to stop common threats.
Yes. Our service directly supports the technical requirements of the scheme and can guide you toward certification readiness.
We offer flexible options. You can book a one-off assessment or ongoing support depending on your needs and budget.
Yes. We don’t just advise, we help implement improvements where appropriate.
Absolutely. We collaborate with existing providers to deliver seamless support.
Cyber Advisor is focused on practical implementation of core protections, not general policy or governance reviews.
Get in touch to schedule a no-obligation discovery call. We will assess your needs and recommend the right level of support.
Zoho UK
Santhana Gopalan, SIRO
It was great working with Rob on the audit! We really appreciated your guidance, clear direction, and helpful feedback throughout the process.
Musketeer Solutions
Business Director Peterborough, Management Consultancy East Anglia
We are incredibly pleased with the outstanding service provided by Rob Lancaster of StarSwift in supporting us through the Cyber Essentials certification process and delivering ongoing IT security services. Rob has worked with us for several years and established an excellent understanding of our business and requirements.
Hallinans
Namita, Managing Director
We were fortunate to be invited to work with Rob and he made the process seamless, straightforward and without the jargon and complication that often comes which computers and technology. Rob’s knowledge is first rate as is his swift communication and competitive pricing. Options were always provided to us along with reasoning and recommendation. Cannot recommend Rob and StarSwift highly enough.
Lone Star Analysis
Kat Simmonds, CoS
Well organised, Rob is very clear in his explanations and communicates well throughout the assessment.
Growth Studio Group
Andy Bennett, Director
Rob was extremely helpful and responsive to questions we had with our Cyber Essentials Certification. It made the whole process seamless.
Cambridge Business Management Consultancy
Rob at StarSwift always provides competent and professional explanations and supporting information for all our cyber security needs. He fully understands the requirements of small businesses, and tailors his advice accordingly. His guidance and support through the Cyber Essentials process has made our business better prepared and expanded our knowledge base around cyber security. Quick response times, competence, and a focus on what we as a customer really need are highly appreciated.
Global Development, Digital transformation & IT Services Company
We had an excellent experience working with Rob during our Cyber Essentials certification process. His deep knowledge of the standard, combined with a practical and methodical approach, made the entire engagement smooth and efficient. Rob took the time to clearly explain the rationale behind each requirement when necessary, helping our team not only meet the standard but also better understand its long-term value for our organization. His responsiveness and clarity in communication stood out, and he remained supportive throughout, even when we had questions outside the immediate scope. Overall, Rob played a key role in making this a successful and stress-free certification, and we would be happy to work with him again in the future.
