Practical Infosec Limited

Practical Infosec Limited is a cybersecurity firm founded in 2020 and headquartered in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The agency focuses on helping businesses understand and manage cyber risk through a simplified, human-centered approach. It serves startups, small businesses, and medium businesses across multiple industries including nonprofit, software and IT services, agriculture, education, energy and mining, fintech, and health care.

The agency operates with a team of under 49 employees and offers a minimum budget range of $1,000 to $10,000 with an average hourly rate of $125. Practical Infosec Limited was founded by Ashley Woodhall, who serves as Founder and Security Consultant, alongside Security Consultant Farzan Mirza. The team provides pro bono support to nonprofit organizations as part of its commitment to being a force for good.

Practical Infosec Limited's core services include cybersecurity and IT compliance solutions. Its cybersecurity expertise covers account takeover prevention, breach detection and incident response, penetration testing, security assessments, threat and attack simulations, and identity and access management. The agency also offers IT services expertise in Google Apps. A standout offering is a structured 12-month security journey that moves organizations from low or no security to strong security at roughly one-third the cost of a full-time security professional.

The agency assists clients with compliance certifications such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials, along with risk assessments and security training programs. Practical Infosec Limited serves a diverse range of industries including nonprofit, software and IT services, agriculture, education, energy and mining, fintech, and health care. Its client types include startups, small businesses, and medium businesses.

The agency has not accumulated Google reviews, so no client review sentiment is available from that source. However, the profile lists notable clients including Parathyroid UK, OBLSK LLC, and The Coaching Solution, indicating work with purpose-driven and sustainability-focused organizations.

Practical Infosec Limited positions itself as a cost-effective alternative to hiring a full-time security professional, emphasizing simplicity and the human side of security. The agency's team bios highlight deep expertise in cybersecurity strategy, risk assessment, and training, with a focus on helping purpose-driven organizations achieve their security goals.