A North East IT security consultancy has been picked by the police to become the new system provider for a cyber threat detection service.
Durham-based Waterstons provides technology-based solutions to help global businesses improve their performance, having been launched in 1994 by Sally and Mike Waterston. The firm - which also has bases in the London, Glasgow and Sydney, Australia - has now been awarded the contract to become the new system provider for Police CyberAlarm.
The National Cybercrime Team selected Waterstons following a competitive commercial tender process. Police CyberAlarm is a Home Office funded cyber threat detection service, offered free of charge to organisations across the Ƶ.
Waterstons, a National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) approved Certified Cyber Consultancy, has a track record in supporting organisations to safeguard their critical data, protect their reputations, and build resilience. Its provides its services to everything from SMEs to large enterprises.
Businesses and organisations face thousands of cyberattacks every day, yet Police CyberAlarm works alongside existing network security devices to monitor activity, identify threats, and provide actionable intelligence.
Head of the NPCC National Cybercrime Team, Detective Chief Superintendent Andrew Gould said: “This is an exciting new partnership for Police CyberAlarm as we continue to evolve and enhance the service for our members. Waterstons is a well-known and trusted organisation across law enforcement, and we look forward to working with their highly experienced team.”
The transition from the current technology partner, Pervade, will take place over the coming months.
Det Ch Supt Gould added: “We would like to thank our friends from Pervade for their unwavering dedication and passion for Police CyberAlarm and public service. Their commitment and great work has laid a strong foundation for Police CyberAlarm, and we are hugely grateful for their contribution.”
Police CyberAlarm is delivered by a team of police officers and staff in partnership with its technology provider.
Stewart Hogg, associate director for Cyber at Waterstons added: “We’re excited to bring together technical expertise from across our services, including software, data and analytics, AI and digital solutions, as well as all areas of the cyber security division to support organisations across the Ƶ through Police CyberAlarm.
“The threat landscape has never been more challenging for businesses of all sizes, in all sectors, with an attack or breach having serious impact on customers, revenue and reputation. We’re passionate about protecting organisations, as well as equipping teams with the knowledge they need to detect and react to cyber incidents, and reduce their impact.”
