Arcanum Cyber Security

Arcanum Cyber Security is a UK cyber security consultancy based in Bedwas, near Caerphilly, Wales. It says it was formed in 2008. Aviation is one of its sectors: it is accredited to perform CAA ASSURE cyber audits, the Civil Aviation Authority scheme for independent cyber audits of UK aviation organisations.

Aviation services

• CAA ASSURE cyber audits against the CAA Cyber Assessment Framework for Aviation, for organisations such as airports, air carriers and air navigation service providers that fall under CAA cyber oversight
• Cyber security risk assessment and risk management
• Network architecture design
• Business continuity planning and security incident management

Other services

Penetration testing, digital forensics, operational technology security, compliance work, and certification services including Cyber Essentials. Staff are said to include people with earlier careers in airfield, passenger and freight security and as aircrew.

Who it works for

The audit work is aimed at UK aviation and space organisations, and the consultancy also serves clients in other sectors.

Accreditations

As reported on its website: NCSC assured consultancy, CREST member, CAA ASSURE accredited cyber supplier, IASME Gold certified, and a Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification body.