vSOC Assure

Cyber Risk Management 

Continuous 'Real-world' cyber risk assurance with vSOC Assure. As a trusted security partner, working with both IT and the board, we understand and mitigate your organisation's cyber risk.
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Cyber Risk Management 
External verification for board members and IT teams
Consolidate security efforts and benefit from strategic direction
Incorporate industry benchmarking and vCISO advisory
Aligned with globally acknowledged cyber security frameworks
Full visibility and management with the vSOC Connect Console

How vSOC Assure Solves Your Cyber Risk Problems

vSOC Assure provides a structured approach to managing cyber risk. It empowers executives to challenge the traditional approaches to IT security, whilst driving cyber visibility, quantification and maturity.

Through continuous risk analysis, external validation and benchmarking against industry standards, we help organisations gain full visibility of their security posture.

Our intuitive vSOC Connect Console empowers IT teams and leadership to prioritise, track and remediate cyber risks in real-time, ensuring progress is measurable and strategically aligned.

By delivering a clear, tailored roadmap for risk reduction and providing the tools to monitor improvement, vSOC Assure transforms cyber risk management from a reactive challenge into a proactive, continuous process of security enhancement.

Benefits

What Are the vSOC Assure Benefits?

IT Team Collaboration

IT Team Collaboration

Address your security concerns, challenges and goals by working closely with us. Implement practical strategies for continuous risk reduction and have confidence in your defences.

Industry Benchmarking<br />

Industry Benchmarking

Compare your cyber security maturity and risk exposure against industry peers. Track progress and monitor trends, whilst putting context around your security improvements.

vCISO Advisory

vCISO Advisory

Facilitating informed discussions and decision-making at board level, a CISO will bridge the gap between your technical and business needs.

Recognised Frameworks

Recognised Frameworks

Take the guess work out of cyber risk with globally recognised frameworks, real-world risk analysis and technical validation.

Strategic Roadmap

Strategic Roadmap

Set recommended improvements inline with attitude to risk to meet SMART objectives, accounting for corporate objectives, along with practical and technical considerations.

Tooling and Testing

Tooling and Testing

Validate your risk posture and challenge your assumptions by utilising a combination of security tooling including penetration testing.

End-to-End Cyber Security Services

vSOC Connect Console

Full Service Visibility
vSOC Assure provides access to the vSOC Connect Console, your intuitive single pane of glass for comprehensive cyber security management. Easily drill down into specific security metrics related to your risk posture and progress.
Actionable Risk Analysis
Following the discovery phase and agreement on your strategic roadmap, your detailed cyber risk analysis is presented within the risks and improvement dashboard. This provides a clear overview of your current security position, risk score, recommended remediation steps and a prioritised implementation plan.
Track Progression
Gain an accurate understanding of your organisation's perceived, actual and aspirational security state. As identified risks and gaps are addressed, the console visually demonstrates the tangible impact of these improvements on your overall risk score, providing clear evidence of your growing cyber maturity.
Comprehensive Dashboard Metrics
Utilising a powerful combination of management tools, including insightful Gantt charts, informative heatmaps and clear maturity matrices, the vSOC Connect Console provides a comprehensive and easily understandable view of your organisation's cyber risk posture.
Security Projects Dashboard
A dedicated project module within the console is populated with your organisation's strategic objectives and agreed-upon security actions. Effectively manage these projects with features that allow you to assign tasks, track timelines and monitor progress updates in real-time.
Services Integrated Seamlessly
If your organisation utilises multiple Data Connect services, the vSOC Connect Console provides a unified platform to access all your critical security metrics in one convenient place.
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Why Data Connect?

Why Data Connect?

Fortify your security defences with vSOC Assure

Developed over the past decade based on real-world challenges and evolving security needs, our service is specifically designed to foster a unified cyber security approach between the board and IT teams.

  • Proven Expertise: A strong track record of helping organisations understand and mitigate their cyber risk exposure.
  • Client Success: Empowering clients to make confident decisions leading to measurable success and long-term resilience.
  • Access to Accredited Professionals: Tap into a wider skills pool with access to security veterans, subject matter experts and highly experienced CISOs.
  • Demand-Driven Assurance: This service combines proven know-how, real-world experience and a genuine understanding of our clients' needs.
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vSOC Managed Services

vSOC Assure
Cyber Risk
Management

Navigate cyber risk with a trusted security partner. Pinpoint your current risk exposure and how to overcome these security gaps. Benefit from a combination of real-world risk analysis, benchmarking, vCISO support and actionable recommendations to drive strategic cyber maturity, all whilst dramatically reducing risk.

vSOC CERT
Cyber Essentials Review Toolkit

Stop Cyber Essentials from being a headache once a year. vSOC CERT streamlines and supports the entire certification lifecycle, from preparation to audit, keeping you compliant and secure all year round.

vSOC Manage
Managed
Firewall Service

Achieve optimal performance whilst ensuring a secure environment with vSOC Manage. Whether you're trying to achieve Zero Trust, maintain SASE, SD-WAN or perimeter defences, our qualified and experienced team are here to help.

vSOC Recon
Attack Surface Management

Secure your environment with confidence and reduce your risk exposure. Our attack surface management service, vSOC Recon, helps you understand risks, prioritise vulnerabilities and take decisive action.

vSOC Alert
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Service

24x7 actionable intelligence, delivering business resilience and trusted protection. If you are looking for a service to proactively detects threats, reduce dwell time and respond fast, vSOC Alert is right for you.

vSOC Aware
Security Awareness Training and Phishing Simulation

Human error is the #1 cause of security breaches. Our security awareness training and phishing simulation service equips your team to spot phishing, avoid threats and stay proactive. Reduce risk with your bespoke training programme.

Resources
Using our extensive knowledge of cyber security, we’ve worked to create and provide some excellent resources that help you to approach cyber security within your organisation.
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vSOC Assure
Cyber Risk
Management

Navigate cyber risk with a trusted security partner. Pinpoint your current risk exposure and how to overcome these security gaps. Benefit from a combination of real-world risk analysis, benchmarking, vCISO support and actionable recommendations to drive strategic cyber maturity, all whilst dramatically reducing risk.

vSOC CERT
Cyber Essentials Review Toolkit

Stop Cyber Essentials from being a headache once a year. vSOC CERT streamlines and supports the entire certification lifecycle, from preparation to audit, keeping you compliant and secure all year round.

vSOC Manage
Managed
Firewall Service

Achieve optimal performance whilst ensuring a secure environment with vSOC Manage. Whether you're trying to achieve Zero Trust, maintain SASE, SD-WAN or perimeter defences, our qualified and experienced team are here to help.

vSOC Recon
Attack Surface Management

Secure your environment with confidence and reduce your risk exposure. Our attack surface management service, vSOC Recon, helps you understand risks, prioritise vulnerabilities and take decisive action.

vSOC Alert
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Service

24x7 actionable intelligence, delivering business resilience and trusted protection. If you are looking for a service to proactively detects threats, reduce dwell time and respond fast, vSOC Alert is right for you.

vSOC Aware
Security Awareness Training and Phishing Simulation

Human error is the #1 cause of security breaches. Our security awareness training and phishing simulation service equips your team to spot phishing, avoid threats and stay proactive. Reduce risk with your bespoke training programme.

Resources
Using our extensive knowledge of cyber security, we’ve worked to create and provide some excellent resources that help you to approach cyber security within your organisation.
View resources

Testimonials

Our business has now worked with Data Connect for over a decade. They’re more than a supplier; they’re our security partner. They’re prepared to put the hours in to get you into the security position you need to be in.

Information Systems Manager | Food Service | 500+ Employees

Testimonials

Without the experienced human expertise provided by Data Connect, we wouldn’t have got as far as we did. It’s important to say, right from the start, they were incredibly helpful to me personally, as someone that doesn’t ‘speak the language’. When I asked questions, never once was there a raised eyebrow or a patronising response.

Clients Director of Corporate Services | Not-for-Profit | 50+ Employees

Testimonials

However, with the vSOC Connect Console, I can check and monitor everything and access the information that I need quickly, at any time. I have the vSOC Connect Console open all day, every day.

ICT Manager | Not-for-Profit | 50+ Employees

Cyber Risk Management FAQs

What is vSOC Assure and how does it help manage cyber risk?

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vSOC Assure is our structured cyber risk management service that helps identify, assess, and reduce your organisation’s risk exposure through strategic planning, expert technical support, and actionable insights via the vSOC Connect Console.

Who is vSOC Assure designed for - IT teams or executive leadership?

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Both. vSOC Assure bridges the gap between C-Suite and IT, offering executive-level assurance and operational tools to ensure strategic alignment and measurable risk reduction across the organisation.

How is risk tracked and visualised in the vSOC Connect Console?

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The console provides interactive tools such as heatmaps, Gantt charts, maturity matrices, and risk dashboards to help you track and manage your cyber risk. You can allocate tasks, contact support, and see exactly what needs to be done and when. As actions are completed, progress and maturity are reflected visually with a traffic light system while our technical team reviews and adjusts scores to ensure ongoing accuracy and improvement.

What kind of support do we get with vSOC Assure?

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You gain access to our certified security professionals and subject matter experts, including a dedicated vCISO who acts as a conduit between your board and IT teams - translating technical risks into business language and strategic action. You’ll also receive support from our technical team at Data Connect, who provide clear guidance on when, where, and how to make improvements to your security posture.

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