Your Trusted Business Partner
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Are you experiencing limited visibility into a target company’s cyber posture?
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Are you at risk of acquiring vulnerabilities that could lead to breaches post-acquisition or investment?
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Could this be due to a lack of technical due diligence or insufficient cyber expertise within deal teams?
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Would you prefer to avoid unpleasant surprises after an acquisition or investment and instead gain full visibility into hidden cyber risks before signing a deal?
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Stop guessing about security risks in your deals
Go From Uncertainty To
Informed Investment Decisions
Your acquisition may look promising, but beneath the surface, hidden vulnerabilities, weak compliance, and poor security practices can erode value and create costly liabilities. Disconnected audits and incomplete data leave you exposed, risking not only financial loss but also reputational damage.
As an independent security consultancy with deep expertise in compliance and M&A due diligence, we deliver clear, actionable assessments of cyber and information security posture. Our proven framework helps investors and acquisitors cut through the noise, uncover real risks, and see where value is protected or at risk.
We create clarity, confidence, and competitive advantage, so you can invest wisely, avoid surprises, and secure future growth. We will eliminate the false sense of security and analysis paralysis, while providing stronger negotiation leverage and investor confidence, based on quantified risk and regulatory assurance. We will protect reputation by ensuring that cyber considerations are woven into valuation.
About Us
Martin Winfield
CEO & Founder
“In the modern digital economy, cybersecurity is no longer a technical afterthought, it's a strategic imperative. At Vigilant Proactive, our purpose is to ensure that every investment is safeguarded against digital risk, empowering our clients to invest with confidence.”
Our Expertise
With over two decades of experience advising and supporting businesses across multiple industries, we bring deep expertise in addressing complex challenges.
At Vigilant Proactive, we specialise in safeguarding organisations through comprehensive consultancy and advisory services in proactive cybersecurity and governance. We ensure that organisations remain resilient, compliant, and prepared for the evolving challenges of the digital era.
Our Services
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— Compliance & Security Assessments in Venture Capital, Private Equity Investments and Mergers & Acquisitions due diligence processes
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— Definition and establishment of Cyber & Information Security Strategy, aligned with business goals
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— Development of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) programme, aligned with industry best standards
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— Delivery of Managed Services: Phishing Simulation Campaigns and Security Awareness Training
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