New partnership targets rising cyber threat

A UK-based cybersecurity partnership is set to strengthen organisational defences.

Gateshead-based Aspire, a managed IT and cybersecurity provider, has teamed up with Birmingham-based CSS Assure, experts in compliance and cyber advisory services. 

Bosses say the collaboration will deliver integrated support, combining Aspire’s 24/7 Security Operations Centre with CSS Assure’s compliance and breach response expertise.

They add that the partnership will focus on helping organisations across regulated sectors such as healthcare, finance and critical infrastructure to strengthen cyber resilience amid rising incidents. 

Adam Veitch, head of product and commercial at Aspire, said: “This partnership builds on the strength of our cyber security services and reflects the broader challenges our customers are dealing with. 

“By working with CSS Assure, we’re enhancing the support we offer around risk and compliance at a time when organisations are being tested on every front, technically, operationally and reputationally.”

Charlotte Riley, director at CSS Assure, added: “Today’s cyber incidents are complex and the stakes are high. 

“Organisations need trusted partners who can help them act quickly, minimise disruption and stay compliant. 

“By working alongside Aspire, we’re making that support more connected, more accessible, and more effective, especially for regulated and high-risk sectors.”

Backed by private equity investor LDC, Aspire recently opened a Glasgow office and recently joined ScotlandIS as a member of the IT Managed Services Providers (ITMSP) Best Practice Charter. 

This autumn, the firm will host cyber summits in Newcastle, Leeds and Glasgow in collaboration with key partners including CSS Assure, featuring insights from cybercrime experts to help organisations improve response, recovery and regulatory compliance.

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