Security · nihilethics
Practical security, run by people who check the details.
We're a small, human-led practice. We choose well-established security tools and services, set them up properly, and help you understand what the results mean for your organisation.
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People plus proven tools
We don't build secret technology
Most of the work uses established third-party scanners, backup platforms, logging services and specialist partners. Many of these tools are widely available. What matters is choosing the right ones, configuring them well and reading the output carefully.
Judgement stays with a person
A named person reviews every finding, recommendation and report before you see it. We explain trade-offs in plain language, and we tell you when something is outside our scope.
Services
What we can help with
Security assessment & vulnerability management
We review your systems and set up ongoing scanning with established tools. Findings are sorted by the risk they pose to you, and we follow up on fixes.
Penetration testing, with vetted partners
We scope the test, choose a suitable specialist firm, act as your point of contact throughout, and turn the report into a clear plan.
Backup & recovery planning
We design and check backups using reputable platforms, then run restore tests so you know the plan actually works.
Threat & risk reviews
A grounded look at the threats relevant to you, what they could affect and which steps are worth paying for first.
Compliance & logging support
We set up sensible logging and help with documentation, evidence and task tracking, including for associations and public-sector work.
Incident readiness & safety training
Response plans, tabletop exercises and practical safety and disaster-response training for your team.
Approach
A simple, predictable process
Listen
A short call to understand your setup, your worries and any limits.
Scope
A written proposal covering the work, the tools and partners involved, timelines and cost.
Do the work
We set up and run the agreed tools and partner work, and keep you updated as we go.
Explain
A plain-language report with priorities, not just a raw tool export.
Follow through
We check the fixes and review again on a schedule that suits you.
About
Small on purpose
A small practice, deliberately quiet. Some forty years at the hardware and the systems behind it.
Formerly AI Fixed Focus.
Contact
Get in touch
Email us a few lines about your organisation and what you need. A person will read it and reply.
Please don't send passwords, credentials or sensitive data by email. If needed, we'll agree a secure way to share them.