Attackers who get in cannot reach everything.
A flat network gives attackers free movement once they are inside. Micro-segmentation divides your network into isolated zones so a compromised device or account cannot move laterally to your most sensitive systems across your UK business.
60%
reduction in lateral movement risk when micro-segmentation is deployed
Contained
blast radius when a device or account is compromised
Zero
implicit east-west trust once segmentation policies are fully enforced
UK-wide
deployment for businesses across England, Scotland, and Wales
Micro-segmentation capabilities.
Network Isolation by Workload
Your network divided into isolated segments based on workload type, sensitivity, and business function. Finance systems, HR data, and operational tools each in their own segment with no cross-access by default.
East-West Traffic Control
Traffic between internal systems controlled and inspected, not just traffic entering and leaving the network. Lateral movement between segments requires explicit policy approval. No free movement inside the perimeter.
Least-Privilege Segment Access
Users and devices granted access only to the segments they need for their role. Access reviewed regularly and revoked when no longer required. Temporary access granted with automatic expiry.
Software-Defined Perimeters
Perimeters defined in software, not hardware. Segments adjusted as your business changes without physical network reconfiguration. New workloads placed in appropriate segments from day one.
Breach Containment Policies
If a device or account is compromised, the blast radius is limited to the segment it belongs to. Automatic isolation policies triggered when anomalous behaviour is detected within a segment.
Compliance-Aligned Segmentation
Segmentation architecture aligned to ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and PCI DSS requirements. Audit evidence produced showing network isolation controls. Compliance reporting available on demand.
From flat network to isolated segments.
Network Topology Mapping
We map your current network topology, identify all workloads, data flows, and trust relationships. Document where implicit east-west trust exists and which systems can currently reach each other.
Segmentation Architecture Design
Segmentation architecture designed based on your workloads, compliance requirements, and risk profile. Segments defined by business function. Access policies drafted for each segment boundary.
Policy Validation and Testing
Segmentation policies tested in a staging environment before production deployment. All legitimate traffic flows validated. No business-critical communication paths broken during rollout.
Phased Production Deployment
Segmentation deployed in phases starting with the highest-risk workloads. Each phase monitored for unexpected traffic blocks. Policies refined before the next phase begins.
Monitoring and Alerting Configuration
Monitoring configured to detect attempted lateral movement between segments. Alerts set for policy violations. Automated isolation triggered for confirmed breach activity.
Ongoing Policy Management
Segmentation policies reviewed quarterly and updated as your network changes. New workloads assessed and placed in appropriate segments. Annual penetration test validates segmentation effectiveness.
Segmentation deployed across the UK.
Challenge: A Sheffield manufacturer had operational technology and IT systems on the same flat network. A ransomware attack on a workstation spread to production control systems and halted the factory floor for three days.
Outcome: Micro-segmentation deployed separating OT and IT networks. Production systems isolated from corporate network. A subsequent phishing attack was contained to a single workstation with no production impact.
Challenge: A Bristol retail group with 14 stores needed to prevent a compromise at one store from spreading to the central systems holding customer payment data and staff records.
Outcome: Each store network segmented from central systems. Payment processing isolated from general store traffic. PCI DSS compliance achieved. A card skimming incident at one store had zero impact on other locations.
Challenge: A Newcastle healthcare provider needed to demonstrate network segmentation controls to pass an NHS data security assessment. Their flat network gave all staff access to all clinical systems.
Outcome: Clinical systems segmented from administrative network. Access policies aligned to staff roles. NHS data security assessment passed. Patient data access restricted to clinical staff only.
Stop lateral movement before it reaches your critical systems.
We map your current network, design a segmentation architecture that fits your workloads, and deploy it without disrupting your business. Free assessment for UK businesses, no obligation.