Premier Managed MSSP & Cyber Security Consultancy in Cardiff
AGENCY: 313SEC // WALES STATUS: ACTIVE SURVEILLANCE
We are a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) securing UK businesses. Specializing in Managed XDR, Cyber Essentials, and Offensive Security for SMEs in Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, and throughout the UK.
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COMMAND LOG
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SUBJECT: MOHAMMED KHANROLE: FOUNDER & CEO
"Hello World! We are 313SEC—a cybersecurity house deeply rooted in Cardiff and wholeheartedly committed to our Welsh community.
Born and raised in Wales, I’ve always believed in the power of local talent. Growing up in one of the most diverse and close-knit areas of Wales, I encountered many different cultures and viewpoints from a young age. It was this exposure that inspired me to think of a different approach to cyber security, one that tries to get in the mind of an adaptable, agile, ever-changing adversary.
Every service we offer—whether it’s advanced threat detection, red teaming, or digital forensics—embodies the spirit of Welsh resilience. We don’t just secure networks; we stand side by side with our clients, forging genuine bonds that reflect the closeness of our own community.
Thank you for supporting a Welsh business built on the values of trust, integrity, and community spirit. Diolch."
The battlefield is real. These are not hypotheticals.
43%
of UK businesses experienced a cyber breach in the last 12 months
SOURCE: DSIT CYBER SECURITY BREACHES SURVEY
£10,830
average cost of a cyber incident for medium businesses
SOURCE: NCSC / DSIT
2x
ransomware incidents doubled year-on-year across UK organisations
SOURCE: NCSC ANNUAL REVIEW
£100k
potential daily fines under the incoming Cyber Security & Resilience Bill
SOURCE: UK GOV CS&R BILL 2025
THE TACTICAL TRIAD
Our three-pillar approach to securing your environment.
01 // RECON
OBSERVABILITY
Mapping all assets. Physical and Virtual. Scouring the dark-net for threats. You can’t defend what you can’t see.
02 // DEFENCE
MONITORING
XDR solutions. Identifying known and emerging threats via behavioural analytics. Automated containment in seconds, not hours.
03 // INTEL
ACTIVE MEASURES
Actionable, strategic intelligence gathered from private and trusted sources. Deception technology turns your network into a minefield for attackers.
METHODOLOGY & FRAMEWORKS
Every engagement we deliver aligns with recognised frameworks. No black boxes. Full transparency.
MITRE ATT&CK
Every detection rule we write maps to ATT&CK techniques. We provide coverage heat maps showing exactly which adversary behaviours we detect—and where the gaps are.
NCSC GUIDANCE
Our services align with the UK National Cyber Security Centre’s 10 Steps to Cyber Security, Cyber Essentials requirements, and CAF principles. Built for the UK regulatory environment.
NIST CSF
Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover. Our service tiers map directly to NIST Cybersecurity Framework functions, giving you a structured maturity path.
FIELD REPORTS
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CASE 001: DENTAL PRACTICE GROUP
[HEALTHCARE // WALES]
SITUATION: Multi-site dental practice with 45 endpoints across 3 locations. No formal security posture. Staff clicking phishing emails weekly. Upcoming NHS Digital compliance requirements.
ACTION: Deployed XDR across all endpoints within 7 days. Configured automated phishing containment via SOAR. Installed canary tokens on patient record servers. Delivered staff awareness training with simulated phishing campaign. Guided through Cyber Essentials certification.
RESULT: Phishing click rate dropped from 34% to 4% within 90 days. Two credential-harvesting attempts blocked in the first month. Achieved Cyber Essentials certification. Ongoing monitoring with zero patient data breaches.
CASE 002: LEGAL FIRM
[PROFESSIONAL SERVICES // SOUTH WALES]
SITUATION: 80-person law firm handling sensitive M&A documentation. Relied on basic antivirus and a part-time IT contractor. Two partners received convincing BEC emails impersonating clients requesting fund transfers.
ACTION: Deployed Breach-Proof SME package. Implemented email security with DMARC enforcement. Set up honeypot file shares mimicking client matter folders. Custom detection rules for data exfiltration patterns. Quarterly pen testing against the document management system.
RESULT: Intercepted an active BEC campaign within 48 hours of deployment—attacker had already compromised a partner’s mailbox via password reuse. Contained before any financial loss. Firm now carries Cyber Essentials Plus and meets SRA compliance requirements.
CASE 003: MANUFACTURING COMPANY
[MANUFACTURING // UK MIDLANDS]
SITUATION: 120-endpoint manufacturing firm supplying UK defence contractors. Required to demonstrate security maturity for supply chain compliance. Running unpatched Windows servers exposed to the internet. No incident response plan.
ACTION: Deployed Boardroom Secure package with vCISO engagement. Emergency vulnerability remediation of 12 critical CVEs. Implemented network segmentation guidance for OT/IT boundary. Built custom Detection as Code rules for lateral movement patterns specific to manufacturing environments. Delivered board-level security reporting and incident response tabletop exercise.
RESULT: Passed supply chain security audit. Achieved Cyber Essentials Plus. Board now receives quarterly security briefings. Threat intelligence integration flagged a targeted campaign against UK defence supply chain—client was forewarned and prepared.
HOW WE ENGAGE
// STANDARD OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE
PHASE 01
RECONNAISSANCE
Free security assessment. We map your attack surface, identify your crown jewels, and show you exactly where you stand. No obligation.
PHASE 02
DEPLOYMENT
Lightweight agents deploy remotely in 5–10 working days with zero downtime. Honeypots and canary tokens placed. Detection rules configured for your environment.
PHASE 03
ACTIVE DEFENCE
Your SOC is live. 24/7 monitoring, automated response, and threat intelligence working from day one. Monthly reports keep you informed.
PHASE 04
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Regular check-ins, evolving detection rules, quarterly reviews, and a clear maturity roadmap. Security is a journey, not a destination.
PROCUREMENT
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ENTERPRISE SECURITY. SME PRICING.
No hidden fees. No vendor lock-in. A production-grade SOC protecting your business around the clock.
MONTHLYANNUALSAVE 17%
// TIER 1 — FOUNDATION
CYBER ESSENTIALS READY
Get certified. Get protected. Get started.
£495
/ month
> Up to 50 endpoints included
XDR endpoint monitoring (all OS)
AI-powered email security
Quarterly vulnerability scanning
Monthly security report
CE certification guidance
Canary token deployment
Next-business-day response SLA
30-day data retention
24/7 SOC monitoring
SOAR automation
Penetration testing
SELECT PLAN
// TIER 2 — OPERATIONAL
BREACH-PROOF SME
Comprehensive protection that stops breaches before they start.
£1,200
/ month
> Up to 100 endpoints included
Everything in CE Ready
24/7 SOC monitoring
SOAR automated response
Full deception tech (honeypots + canaries)
Threat intelligence integration
Annual penetration test
Monthly vuln scanning
4-hour incident response SLA
90-day data retention
Custom detection rules
Virtual CISO
SELECT PLAN
// TIER 3 — STRATEGIC
BOARDROOM SECURE
Security leadership for regulated and high-stakes environments.
£2,800
/ month
> Up to 200 endpoints included
Everything in Breach-Proof
Virtual CISO (4 hrs/month)
Custom Detection as Code rules
Quarterly pen testing
Board-ready security reporting
Full CTI platform access
Compliance support (GDPR, ISO, PCI)
Dedicated account manager
1-hour incident response SLA
180-day forensic retention
Chain-of-custody evidence ready
SELECT PLAN
EXTEND YOUR PROTECTION
// AUXILIARY MODULES
INCIDENT RESPONSE RETAINER
£1,500 / month
Guaranteed 1-hour emergency response. 4 hours included monthly. Digital forensics and full reporting.
PENETRATION TESTING
From £2,500
External, internal, and web application testing with full remediation guidance.
SECURITY AWARENESS
£3 / user / month
Interactive training platform with quarterly phishing simulations.
DARK WEB MONITORING
£150 / month
Credential leak and data exposure alerts from dark web sources.
COMPLIANCE DASHBOARD
£200 / month
GDPR, ISO 27001, CE tracking with automated evidence collection.
TABLETOP EXERCISES
From £1,500
Incident simulation workshops for boards and technical teams.
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FULL FEATURE COMPARISON
CAPABILITY
CE READY
BREACH-PROOF
BOARDROOM
XDR Endpoint Monitoring
✓
✓
✓
AI Email Security
✓
✓
✓
Vulnerability Scanning
Quarterly
Monthly
Continuous
Deception Technology
Canary Tokens
Full Deploy
Full Deploy
24/7 SOC Monitoring
—
✓
✓
SOAR Automation
—
✓
✓
Threat Intelligence
—
Basic CTI
Full Platform
Penetration Testing
—
Annual
Quarterly
Custom Detection Rules
—
—
✓
Virtual CISO
—
—
4 hrs/month
Compliance Support
CE Guidance
CE + GDPR
Full Suite
Incident Response SLA
Next Business Day
4 Hours
1 Hour
Data Retention
30 Days
90 Days
180 Days
Included Endpoints
50
100
200
FREQUENTLY ASKED
// COMMON QUERIES
Exceeding endpoints?
Additional endpoints are billed monthly at a transparent per-endpoint rate. We always notify you before overage charges apply.
Minimum contract?
12-month annual contracts receive 2 months free (17% saving). Monthly rolling is available at a slightly higher rate. No hidden exit fees after the initial term.
How fast is onboarding?
Typical onboarding is 5–10 working days. Our XDR agent is lightweight and deploys remotely with zero downtime.
What certifications?
We hold Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. ISO 27001 is in progress for 2026, with CREST and NCSC accreditation on our roadmap.
Can I change plans?
Upgrade any time with prorated pricing. Downgrades take effect at your next billing cycle.
What makes 313SEC different?
We write our own detection rules using Detection as Code. We deploy deception technology. We engineer custom solutions for each client. We don’t resell someone else’s dashboards.
OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES
[FULL SERVICE CATALOGUE // CLEARANCE GRANTED]
Practical protection that fits your team and your budget. We monitor, detect and respond to threats, train your staff and help you meet standards like Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001. Our work aligns with the UK’s NCSC guidance, NIST CSF, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework for full transparency and consistency.
SVC-001
CYBERSECURITY HEALTH CHECK
A clear picture of your current posture with practical fixes aligned with NCSC best practice.
Review of systems and data handling
Identify high-risk gaps
Action plan with priorities
Optional follow-up audit
SVC-002
MANAGED DETECTION & RESPONSE
24/7 visibility powered by our DE&TH stack, designed in line with MITRE ATT&CK mapping and NIST incident response principles.
Endpoint, network & cloud monitoring
Threat detection & triage
Automated containment playbooks
Monthly reports & summaries
SVC-003
THREAT HUNTING & DETECTION ENGINEERING
Proactive hunts and custom rules aligned with MITRE ATT&CK and NIST detection standards.
Behavioural & intel-led hunts
Custom rules (Sigma, YARA, XDR)
MITRE ATT&CK coverage mapping
Adversary emulation & validation
SVC-004
INCIDENT RESPONSE & FORENSICS
Fast containment and structured investigation aligned with NIST IR lifecycle.
Rapid triage & isolation
Root cause & evidence collection
Malware & persistence analysis
Post-incident report & actions
SVC-005
vCISO
Strategic leadership following NCSC and NIST CSF frameworks.
Roadmap & governance
Cyber Essentials & ISO 27001 support
Risk & supply chain reviews
Board reporting & guidance
SVC-006
CYBER AWARENESS & PHISHING SIMULATION
Train staff to spot real-world threats following NCSC user awareness principles.
Sector-specific training
Realistic phishing tests
Awareness assets & briefings
Executive & IT sessions
SVC-007
VULNERABILITY & PATCH MONITORING
Stay ahead of exploits and misconfigurations, following NCSC vulnerability management guidelines.
External attack surface checks
Internal scans & prioritisation
Patch tracking & risk scoring
Automated alerts & reports
SVC-008
THREAT INTELLIGENCE & DARK WEB MONITORING
See threats that target your sector and brand using intelligence aligned with MITRE ATT&CK and UK NCSC advisories.
Credential & domain monitoring
Sector threat briefs
IOC feeds to live detections
OpenCTI & MISP integration
SVC-009
CTI — SECTOR NEWSLETTERS
Tailored intelligence briefings for your industry with current threat trends and practical actions.
Monthly sector-specific newsletter
Active campaigns, TTPs and top risks
Actionable IOCs and mitigations
Executive summary with optional briefing call
SVC-010
EMAIL & PHISHING PROTECTION
Secure your mail with modern controls following NCSC SPF/DKIM/DMARC guidance.
SPF, DKIM & DMARC setup
Phishing detection & sandboxing
Secure mail gateway setup
Suspicious email analysis
SVC-011
COMPLIANCE & CERTIFICATION SUPPORT
Simplify recognised standards using NCSC and NIST CSF frameworks.
Cyber Essentials & CE Plus readiness
ISO 27001 implementation guidance
Policy templates & evidence packs
Audit preparation & validation
SVC-012
CLOUD SECURITY MONITORING
Visibility & control for M365, Azure, Google & AWS.
Configuration & access monitoring
Anomalous sign-in detection
SIEM & XDR integration
Monthly remediation advice
SVC-013
PENTESTING & RED TEAMING
Delivered directly by 313SEC’s internal team of specialists.
Network, web & app testing
Red team with purple-team collaboration
Clear findings & remediation
Optional re-test
SVC-014
CONTINUOUS CYBER HYGIENE PROGRAMME
A managed bundle for year-round assurance.
Quarterly health checks
Staff training & phishing tests
Patch & vulnerability monitoring
Threat intel & monthly updates
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
Secure offsite log retention & forensic archive
Cyber insurance support documentation
Secure cloud backup & recovery setup
NOC & SOC integration with existing MSPs
Need something not listed? We are vendor-agnostic and can integrate with your stack. Ask about custom bundles and sector packs for dental, education and legal.