About Us
Built on experience and expertise to offer robust cyber security services
Established in 2013, Cyber Security Associates Limited trading as CSA Cyber provides cyber consultancy and cyber managed services which help to detect, protect and educate against the ever-changing cyber threat. We have built our team from a foundation of Government (ex-Military) and Commercially experienced specialists all holding current and relevant cyber certifications. Today our core services are centred around a 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) based in Gloucester.
About Us
Built on experience and expertise to offer robust cyber security services
Established in 2013, Cyber Security Associates Limited trading as CSA Cyber provides cyber consultancy and cyber managed services which help to detect, protect and educate against the ever-changing cyber threat. We have built our team from a foundation of Government (ex-Military) and Commercially experienced specialists all holding current and relevant cyber certifications. Today our core services are centred around a 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) based in Gloucester.
Security proven at scale
Every day, we handle an immense volume of threats, monitor thousands of endpoints, and deliver rigorous security assessments.
For our customers, this means confidence that attacks are stopped before they cause damage, compliance is maintained without compromise, and resilience is built into every layer of their business. It’s the scale and precision behind the trust organisations place in us.
Devices Monitored
Events Processed Monthly
Employees
Net Promoter Score (NPS)
Companies Protected
Assessments Conducted
Frameworks and Certifications
CVE's Discovered
Our History
After years within cyber security and experience working together for the UK Government, CSA LLP is founded by David Woodfine and James Griffiths later forming the consultancy practice.
Three years after its inception, CSA Ltd is formed along with the creation of the company's initial Security Operations Centre.
Gloucester becomes the new CSA Ltd headquarters where the team develop a fully functioning Security Operations Centre to provide advanced 24/7 cyber protection to clients.
State-of-the-art security incident detections service BorderPoint 1.0 is released to provide real-time subscription-based monitoring services.
CSA provides virtual SOC as a Service for FTSE 100 client to proactively protect their business against cyber threats.
CSA takes home the Gloucester Live "Small Business of the Year" award in recognition for the companies innovation and growth.
CSA becomes official partner of the National Cyber Security Centre Cyber Schools Hub providing top tier expert education on cyber security.
CSA becomes the UK Managed Security Services Provider for AppGuard delivering world-class protection in real-time against all endpoint and server ransomware and malware.
Cyberdea ™ Zone is designed to provide a safe and friendly training environment to encourage cyber security education through collaboration and teamwork.
CSA make developments to release BorderPoint 3.0 with more robust detection and monitoring capabilities able to identify and detect cyber threats in real-time.
CSA finds a strategic partner, FluidOne, to invest in the business and support in the next stage of growth.
CSA finds the missing piece to allow coverage of endpoint, server and mobile. Lookout Mobile Endpoint Security (MES).
CSA makes decision to partner with Microsoft to deliver the Microsoft Sentinel platform to clients. Increasing the portfolio of services, adding cloud and on-premise support.
CSA becomes a certified UK and European AppGuard MSSP. Proving its capabilities and operational effectiveness in managing this Zero Trust capability.
CSA makes developments and releases BorderPoint 4.0 with more robust detection and monitoring capabilities able to identify and detect cyber threats in real-time.
CSA is successfully awarded ISO 27001 by the accreditation body. Demonstrating CSA's commitment to information security.
CSA releases the Cyber Dashboard. CSA's own dashboard that provides clients with a "single" view for all of CSA's services. This brings monitoring, alerting and reporting into one place.
CSA is successfully awarded ISO 9001 by the accreditation body. Demonstrating CSA's commitment to quality.
CSA is successfully awarded the status of a Cyber Essentials Certification Body. Allowing CSA to conduct both CE and CE+ assessments for clients.
CSA joins the Cyber Centre of Excellence (CCoE) as a supporting partner. Helping to protect Local Authorities and the UK public sector.
CSA has chosen Sentinel One as an additional endpoint protection service. CSA provides a fully managed service built around the Sentinel One capability as an MSSP.
In the last 12 months CSA has on-boarded over 20 new clients into their Microsoft Sentinel MDR service, while ensuring all of their Cyber Security Analysts and Engineers have studied and passed their Microsoft Security courses and exams. All this hard work and effort has now led to CSA attaining the Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security.
The Solutions Partner designation demonstrates that CSA has the technical capabilities, experience, and ability to deliver successful customer outcomes aligned to the Microsoft Cloud and helps to differentiate CSA with their existing and new customers.
CSA achieves Microsoft Advanced Solutions Partner status in both Cloud Security and Threat Protection further demonstration CSA's capability to provide advice, guidance and protection to its clients using Microsoft technology products and services.
FluidOne, the market-leading provider of Connected Cloud Solutions, announced today that its cyber division Cyber Security Associates (CSA) has acquired SureCloud Cyber Services, a UK-based company with expertise in CREST and NCSC CHECK certified penetration testing and specialist cyber risk consulting. The acquisition will enable CSA to enhance its services and provide its customers with a more comprehensive range of cyber security solutions against the ever-growing cyber threat.
SureCloud Cyber Services is the penetration testing and specialist cyber risk consulting division of Surecloud Limited, founded in 2006 when the SureCloud founders pioneered the successful penetration-testing-as-a-service (PTaaS), being the first to operationalise testing output through cloud technology.
Our history
November 2013
A secure start
After years within cyber security and experience working together for the UK Government, CSA LLP (later changed to CSA in 2016) is founded by Dave Woodfine and James Griffiths later forming the Consultancy practice.
May 2017
SOC capability is born
State-of-the-art security incident detection service Borderpoint 1.0 is released to provide real-time subscription-based monitoring service.
February 2019
An appetite for AppGuard
CSA becomes the UK Managed Security Services Provider for AppGuard delivering world-class protection in real-time against all endpoint and server ransomware and malware.
November 2020
FluidOne invests
CSA finds a strategic partner, FluidOne, to invest in the business and support in the next stage of growth.
February 2022
Operating with Microsoft Sentinel
CSA wins its first Azure Sentinel client - Draken Aerospace
January 2023
Cyber Certification Journey begins
Award of ISO27001, 9001, CE+ Certifiers
July 2023
Trusted Microsoft Services Partner
CSA is awarded Microsoft Security Services Partner status
March 2024
SureCloud Cyber Services acquired by CSA
A new team of Consultants, Sales and Support staff join the CSA family. Adding offensive security services and specialist consultancy.
January 2025
Launch of CSA Cyber
CSA Cyber is launched with a new brand that brings together SCCS and CSA Ltd into one family
March 2025
Accepted into MISA
CSA Cyber becomes part of global the Microsoft Intelligence Security Association community
December 2025
NCSC CREST and CHECK renewed
CSA Cyber NCSC accredited for Offensive Security, Consultancy, SOC and Incident Response
January 2026
Building Alliances
CSA Cyber announces alliance with Aviva Insurance as one of their trusted cyber partners
Our parent company
FluidOne invested in CSA in 2020 as a Centre of Excellence for cyber security following market demand for expertise to protect customers from the growing threat landscape. CSA is proud to be part of the FluidOne group and provides a core element of its mission to become one of the biggest providers of the connected cloud capability.
Our vision is to be the best quality cyber security managed service provider and FluidOne are providing support and funding firepower for our ambitious growth plans.
FluidOne, established in 2006, is an award-winning provider of secure Connected Cloud Solutions, supporting 2,000+ customers with IT and Cyber Security managed services underpinned by connectivity and communications solutions. With a £110m turnover and a top Net Promoter Score, FluidOne integrates cutting-edge technologies with industry-leading expertise, ensuring businesses can leverage AI securely and efficiently. The company simplifies complex hybrid environments, allowing users to access their applications securely from anywhere. FluidOne is committed to empowering businesses to thrive confidently in the AI era, backed by a strong company culture and a leadership team focused on long-term growth.

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