Define · Secure · Transform
Independent Security, Cyber & AI Advisory
Relcanto helps organisations define, secure and transform their security, data and AI readiness programmes — with leadership, delivery teams and practical advice that fits the real world.
Services
Advisory, Leadership and programme delivery across organisational Security, Data and AI. Most engagements start bespoke — these are the offerings clients ask for most often.
Programme leadership & interim CISO
A seasoned leader to run your security programme or hold the CISO seat — setting strategy, owning risk, and giving your board confidence.
Scalable resourcing
Stand up an enterprise-wide programme team at short notice — our own people plus a network of fractional associates. We will also help you hire the right permanent team so you are ready to take your organisation forward
Permanent Recruitment
Building our customers their own team to maximise their investments — practitioner-led search for permanent security, data and AI hires.
Secure operating model design & delivery
We don't just review and design a safe, secure operating model — we build it, from target design through to live operation.
AI readiness & assurance
Adopt AI without creating new exposure. We assess readiness and put governance, controls and guardrails in place.
Organisational data security
Protect the data that matters most — classification, access and controls across your estate.
Penetration testing
Realistic testing of applications, networks and cloud — findings written to be acted on, prioritised by business risk.
Health checks & gap analysis
A clear read on where your defences stand today, mapped to a recognised framework, with a remediation plan.
Governance, risk & compliance
Navigate Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001 and CIS without drowning in paperwork — the smallest set of changes that gets you there.
Cyber simulations
Board-level and technical exercises that play out a live incident before a real one arrives.
Cost & supplier optimisation
An independent review of your security spend to remove overlap, sharpen contracts and put open-source to work.
Sectors we serve:
Deep experience where the stakes are high and the complexity is real.
FTSE 100
Board-level security for the UK's largest listed companies.
FTSE 250
Maturing security as high-growth businesses scale.
Government
Meeting the standards and scrutiny of public institutions.
Defence
Delivering where the stakes, and the bar, are highest.
For Contractors & Senior Consultants
We run high-impact programmes and we are always looking for experienced people to join the Relcanto team and Associate Network. If you have a strong track record in security, data or AI, we would like to hear from you:
Interim CISO
Senior security leader needed for a 6-month transformation programme in a FTSE-listed organisation. A background in leading existing teams for large corporates and driving change towards a future operating model is k...
Security Architect
Design and embed security architecture across cloud and hybrid enterprise environments.
GRC Consultant
Support ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials implementation programmes for a portfolio of clients.
Why join the Associate Network?
Senior Industry Recognised Team
We work with experienced referenced practitioners to support our engagements, and are always looking for complimentary consultants to support our clients.
Interesting Programmes
High-stakes engagements across FTSE, Government and Defence.
Operate with a team
We are a team, we collaborate and share outcomes
Fair terms
Transparent rates, clear expectations and prompt communication.
Insights
Practical thinking on security, data, AI and delivery.
Foundations first: why security rarely lives in the newest product
The best security programmes start with the basics that quietly leave the biggest gaps. We look at what actually moves the needle.
AI guardrails that don't kill momentum
How to adopt AI safely with governance, controls and risk appetite that keep pace with the business.
The interim CISO: when to hire one, what it costs and how to measure success
A complete guide to interim and fractional security leadership — when it beats a permanent hire, what the first 90 days should deliver, and how to plan the handover.
Is Cyber Essentials worth it for enterprise?
A pragmatic look at where baseline certification fits alongside a broader security programme.
Partners
We work alongside specialists who share our standard for clear, practical outcomes.
Start with a conversation
Tell us what you are trying to solve. We will suggest the right first step — even if it is not with us.