Better systems. Stronger security.
We are an independent consultancy in North Wales. We build software, test the security of systems and premises, and look after IT.
Scroll to walk through the model and see what we do.
Workflow automation and custom software
We find where time and money are being lost in your day-to-day work, then build the software to fix it.
- Reviewing and improving how work gets done
- Automating repetitive tasks
- Building custom software and connecting existing systems
- Creating reports and dashboards
It starts with a free workflow review and a free written report. You only pay if you decide to go ahead with the work.
Penetration testing and security reviews
We find the weaknesses in your systems before someone else does, and tell you which to fix first.
- Penetration testing of applications, systems and networks
- Security reviews of how systems are designed and set up
- Findings rated by risk, each with a practical fix
Every test is agreed in writing beforehand, so you know exactly what will be tested and when.
Physical security reviews
We look at how well your premises, people and equipment are protected, and recommend what to improve first.
- Site and building security
- Procedures and everyday working practices
- How equipment and information are protected
- A written report, with each finding rated by risk
Each review is quoted and agreed in writing before it begins.
IT setup and support
We set up IT properly and support it afterwards, for organisations without an IT department of their own.
- Email, cloud storage and office software
- Computers, networks and backups
- Security settings and user access
- Advice on what to buy
You get a written proposal, including the cost, before any work starts.
How we work
Workflow and software projects follow four steps. The first two are free.
- Free workflow review
We meet your team and see how the work is actually done.
- The Opportunity Blueprint
A free written report listing the improvements we found, most worthwhile first. You choose what to act on.
- Proposal and delivery
You get a written proposal covering what we will do, how long it will take and what it will cost. Once you sign it, we start work. This is the first step you pay for.
- Ongoing support
Help when you need it, during business hours. Optional, and priced in your proposal.
Penetration testing, physical security reviews and IT support are quoted separately, each with its own written proposal.
What you receive
Everything we find goes into a written report. The most important points come first, and every finding comes with a recommended fix.
Two invented examples, to show the format.
Example: Opportunity Blueprint
| EX-01 - Month-end reporting | Rating: Medium risk | |
|---|---|---|
| Finding | Only one person knows how to produce the month-end report. It is built by hand from several spreadsheets, and when they are away it is late or missed. | |
| Recommended improvement | Document the steps, then automate the report so it is produced from the source data on a schedule and sent to the people who need it. | |
Example: physical security review
| EX-02 - Document disposal | Rating: High risk | |
|---|---|---|
| Finding | Printed documents containing personal details are put in the open recycling bin at the end of each day. | |
| Recommended fix | Provide a locked bin for sensitive paper and arrange regular secure shredding. | |
About North Wales Solutions
North Wales Solutions is an independent consultancy. Our background is in software development and penetration testing, so we know how systems are built and how they are broken into.
- Independent
- We recommend what suits your organisation, and we put it in writing before any work begins.
- Security-minded
- Security is part of every job, including the software we build and the IT we set up.
- Practical
- We explain things in plain English and tell you what to do first.
- Confidential
- Your information and our findings stay between us.
Contact us
Tell us what you are trying to achieve and we will suggest where to start.
- Request a free workflow review
- Ask about penetration testing
- Ask about a physical security review
- Ask about IT setup and support
