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Government and public sector

Secure the public services people depend on.

ThreatGaurd helps government departments, public sector undertakings and public bodies find and fix security weaknesses, prepare for formal audits and keep essential services running, with clear evidence for leadership and oversight.

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Why it matters

Public services are always on, and always a target.

Government departments, PSUs and public bodies run services that millions of people rely on, and hold some of the most sensitive data there is. Attackers range from criminals seeking a ransom to groups seeking disruption or intelligence.

At the same time, many organisations manage decades-old systems, tight budgets and long procurement cycles. Security has to be practical, prioritised and easy to justify.

  • Legacy systems that cannot simply be replaced

    Older platforms keep essential services running, but are hard to patch and secure.

  • Citizen data at enormous scale

    Identity, health, tax and welfare records make public bodies a prime target.

  • Many vendors, shared responsibility

    System integrators, hosting providers and contractors all touch critical systems.

Before and after the audit

Ready for formal audits, and quick to act on them.

Many public sector organisations must be audited by an approved auditor. We work alongside that process, so audits go smoothly and findings get fixed.

  1. Step 1: Prepare

    Find and fix weaknesses before the formal audit begins.

    Led by

    ThreatGaurd: readiness testing and gap review

  2. Step 2: Formal audit

    The mandated audit is carried out independently.

    Led by

    Your approved auditor

  3. Step 3: Remediate

    Prioritise the findings, fix them and verify every fix.

    Led by

    ThreatGaurd: remediation support and retesting

  4. Step 4: Sustain

    Keep systems hardened and improving until the next audit.

    Led by

    ThreatGaurd: managed services and vCISO

What we protect

Security for the systems behind every public service.

From the portal a citizen uses to the data centre behind it, we focus on the places where a weakness would hurt service delivery or public trust most.

  • Public services

    Every application, payment and record depends on these systems staying secure.

  • Citizen portals and e-services

    Websites, mobile apps and APIs that handle applications, payments and personal records.

    • Login and session security
    • Access to other citizens’ records
    • Payment and document upload flows
    Web & API testing

  • Networks and data centres

    Perimeter, internal networks and data centres that connect departments and offices.

    • Firewall rules and remote access
    • Segmentation between departments
    • Exposed and forgotten services
    Network assessment

  • Endpoints and legacy systems

    Desktops, servers and older systems that cannot simply be replaced.

    • Active Directory and privileged access
    • Unsupported and unpatched systems
    • Secure configuration baselines
    Configuration hardening

  • Cloud and shared platforms

    Government cloud, shared services and hosted applications.

    • Cloud configuration and identity
    • Storage and encryption settings
    • Logging and monitoring coverage
    Cloud posture assessment

Frameworks we work with

Aligned to recognised public sector frameworks.

We map our testing, readiness and advisory work to the standards and frameworks your organisation is measured against.

  • Security standards

    Management systems

    • ISO/IEC 27001:2022
    • ISO 22301 business continuity
    • CIS Controls v8

  • Public sector

    Government frameworks

    • NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
    • NIST SP 800-53 security controls
    • UK NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework
    • EU NIS2 Directive

  • Data protection

    Privacy laws

    • India DPDP Act, 2023
    • EU and UK GDPR

ThreatGaurd provides security testing, readiness and advisory services. Where a policy or regulation requires an audit by an approved or accredited auditor, that audit must be carried out by such an auditor.

Why ThreatGaurd

Built for the way public bodies work.

  • Clear, defensible scope

    Scope, rules of engagement and approvals documented for your records and committees.

  • Findings in plain language

    Summaries for administrators and leadership, with technical detail and fix steps for IT teams and vendors.

  • We work with your vendors

    We coordinate with system integrators and hosting providers so issues actually get fixed.

  • Strict data handling

    NDA before access, minimal data collection, encrypted report delivery and data deleted after the engagement.

What we document for you

  • Written authorisation and scope
  • Rules of engagement and testing windows
  • Named contacts and an escalation path
  • Findings, evidence and retest results

Documentation is structured to support internal review, audit committees and procurement records.

How we handle your data

FAQ

Questions public sector leaders ask us

Can’t find your answer? Our team is happy to help.

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Can ThreatGaurd carry out mandated government security audits?

No. Where a policy or regulation requires an audit by an approved auditor, that audit must be done by an approved firm. ThreatGaurd helps before and after it: readiness testing, fixing weaknesses, remediation support, retesting and ongoing security improvement.

Who do you work with in the public sector?

Our services suit central and state departments, public sector undertakings, municipal bodies and smart city programmes, public utilities and the vendors that deliver systems for them.

Can you help secure legacy systems that cannot be upgraded?

Yes. Where replacing a system is not possible, we help reduce the risk around it through configuration hardening, network segmentation and tighter access, and document the remaining risk for leadership.

Can you work with our system integrator or hosting provider?

Yes. Many public systems are built and run by vendors. We coordinate testing windows and access with them, share findings in a form they can act on and retest once fixes are in place.

Will testing disrupt citizen services?

Testing is planned to avoid disruption. We agree windows, rules of engagement and stop conditions in advance, avoid destructive techniques on live systems and stop immediately if anything unexpected happens.

How do we engage ThreatGaurd?

Start with a short scoping call. We then provide a clear written proposal with scope, approach, timelines and cost, structured to support your procurement process.

Get started

Talk to us about securing your public services.

Tell us about your organisation, your systems and any upcoming audits. We will recommend a practical, prioritised plan, with no obligation.

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What happens next

  1. A short scoping callWe learn about your systems, vendors and timelines.
  2. A written proposalScope, approach, timeline and cost, ready for procurement.
  3. Work on your scheduleActivities start on agreed dates, with regular updates.