Cybersecurity & Compliance with
Complete Visibility and Control
Wavex delivers continuous cybersecurity and risk management, powered by real-time dashboards and aligned to the CIS framework - giving both technical teams and business leaders full clarity over risk.
Why Legacy Cybersecurity Falls Short
Most organisations have some form of cybersecurity in place. But having tools is not the same as managing risk. The gap between what organisations think they're protected against and what they're actually exposed to is often significant.
Most IT providers only address a small proportion of vulnerabilities, leaving organisations exposed without realising it.
Focus on tools, not risk
Providers deploy security products without a structured risk management framework. Tools generate alerts, but risk is never quantified or tracked.
Unclear, technical reporting
Security reports are written for engineers, not business leaders. Executives lack the information they need to make informed decisions about risk.
No visibility into actual exposure
Organisations don't know what vulnerabilities exist, how severe they are, or whether they're being addressed. Risk is invisible until an incident occurs.
Vulnerabilities identified but not tracked
Even when vulnerabilities are found, there is no systematic process to prioritise, assign, and track them through to resolution.
Comprehensive security and risk assessment
Every client engagement begins with a thorough assessment of their IT environment, security posture, and risk exposure - establishing a clear baseline before any remediation begins.
Security as an ongoing process
Security is not a one-off audit. Wavex treats it as a continuous cycle of monitoring, detection, prioritisation, and remediation - aligned to the CIS framework at every stage.
Risks continuously identified and tracked
Every vulnerability and risk is logged, prioritised by severity, assigned for remediation, and tracked through to resolution. Nothing falls through the cracks.
CIS-aligned reporting for all stakeholders
Reporting is structured to be meaningful for both technical teams and business leaders - from detailed vulnerability data to board-level risk summaries.
A Continuous, Risk-Led Approach to Cybersecurity
Wavex approaches cybersecurity as a discipline of risk management, not a collection of tools. Our structured, CIS-aligned methodology ensures that security is measurable, accountable, and continuously improving.
"Security is not absolute - it is a function of risk.
We help you understand, prioritise, and reduce that risk continuously."
Powered by the Wavex APEX Platform
APEX is Wavex's proprietary security and risk management platform. It provides real-time visibility across your entire IT estate, combining automation with expert analysis to turn complex security data into clear, actionable insight.
"A single platform that turns complex security data into clear, actionable insight - accessible to both your technical team and your board."
Real-time visibility across your entire estate
APEX monitors every IP-addressable device, user, and service in your environment - continuously and automatically.
Vulnerability and risk tracking
Every vulnerability is detected, scored, and tracked through to resolution. Risk is quantified, not just reported.
Behaviour-based threat detection
APEX identifies threats by analysing behaviour patterns, not just known signatures - detecting novel attacks that legacy tools miss.
Detection in minutes, not months
The average dwell time for undetected threats is measured in months. APEX reduces this to minutes through continuous behavioural analysis.
Automation combined with expert analysis
Automated detection is reviewed and contextualised by our security engineers - reducing false positives and ensuring appropriate response.
Security Dashboard
IT Risk Score Overview
Understand Your Security Posture in Real Time
Every Wavex client receives a CIS-aligned security dashboard that provides a clear, live view of their risk posture. No technical knowledge required - just clear, actionable information.
A clear IT risk score that reflects your current security posture
Full visibility of active vulnerabilities and their severity
Historical tracking of mitigation activity and risk reduction
Structured reporting for governance, audit, and board discussions
Comprehensive Coverage Across Your Entire Environment
Nine integrated capability areas, each tracked in real time through the APEX platform and reported through your security dashboard.
Risk & Compliance (CIS-Aligned)
- IT risk score with clear severity rating
- Critical vs non-critical risk categorisation
- Mitigation tracking and remediation history
"Clear, board-level understanding of IT risk"
Vulnerability Management
- Visibility across all IP-addressable devices
- Active and newly detected vulnerabilities
- Severity scoring and prioritisation
- End-of-life system identification
"Identify and reduce vulnerabilities before they are exploited"
Identity & Credential Exposure
- Users exposed in public data breaches
- Credential risk monitoring and alerting
"Reduce risk of account compromise and credential misuse"
Advanced Threat Detection (APEX ATD)
- Behaviour-based threat detection
- Microsoft 365 and Azure monitoring
- Alert trends and impacted user tracking
"Rapid detection and response to advanced threats"
Security Operations & Incident Visibility
- Data leakage and insider risk monitoring
- Compromised device identification
- High-priority incident tracking and response
"Full visibility and control over security events"
Cloud & Microsoft 365 Security
- Identity, device, and application security trends
- Continuous improvement recommendations
- M365 security posture scoring
"Strengthen cloud security posture over time"
Backup & Resilience
- Microsoft 365 backup coverage monitoring
- Data protection visibility and gap analysis
"Ensure business continuity and recovery capability"
Patching & Endpoint Security
- Patch status and urgent vulnerability tracking
- Antivirus health and coverage monitoring
"Maintain a secure and compliant device estate"
Email Security (DMARC)
- Email authentication and spoofing protection
- DMARC, DKIM, and SPF configuration monitoring
"Protect against phishing and impersonation attacks"
How the Service Works
A structured, repeatable process that ensures your security posture continuously improves - not just at the point of onboarding.
Comprehensive Security Assessment
We begin with a thorough assessment of your entire IT environment - identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risk exposure, and establishing a baseline aligned to the CIS framework.
Continuous Monitoring & Detection
The APEX platform monitors your environment around the clock, detecting threats, tracking vulnerabilities, and identifying new risks as they emerge - automatically and continuously.
Risk Mitigation & Remediation
Identified risks are prioritised by severity and tracked through to resolution. Our engineers work with your team to remediate vulnerabilities and strengthen your security posture systematically.
Ongoing Reporting & Governance
Your real-time security dashboard provides permanent visibility. Monthly security reviews and structured governance reporting keep stakeholders informed and regulators satisfied.
What Sets Our Security Approach Apart
Security-first approach embedded into every service we deliver
CIS-aligned risk framework - structured, measurable, and auditable
Powered by the APEX platform for real-time detection and visibility
Proactive vulnerability management across your entire estate
Behaviour-based threat detection - not just signature-based alerts
Clear reporting for both technical teams and board-level stakeholders
We don't just identify risks - we quantify, track, and reduce them.
Every risk Wavex identifies is assigned a severity score, tracked in your dashboard, and followed through to resolution. You always know where you stand.
From Security Gaps to Cyber Essentials Plus Accreditation
Absolute Strategy Research, a specialist research firm, needed to achieve Cyber Essentials Plus certification to satisfy requirements from their institutional clients. Before the formal audit, they had limited visibility into their device estate and no structured process for identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities.
Wavex conducted a pre-audit review of all end-user devices, identifying security gaps and misconfigurations across the estate. A structured remediation programme was agreed and executed, addressing each vulnerability before the formal audit. Full device visibility was established and ongoing monitoring was implemented to maintain compliance status after certification.
Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation was achieved following the pre-audit device review. Full visibility was established across all end-user devices. All security gaps were identified and remediated before the formal audit. Ongoing monitoring was implemented to maintain certification status and satisfy institutional client requirements.
* Absolute Strategy Research — full case study available
Read the full case studyTrusted to Protect London Businesses
"Wavex's security team identified vulnerabilities our previous provider had missed for years. Their CIS-aligned approach gave our board the confidence we needed."
James
CFO, London Asset Manager
"The APEX platform gives us real-time visibility into our security posture. We passed our Cyber Essentials Plus audit first time with Wavex's support."
Rachel
Operations Director, London Law Firm
"After a near-miss phishing attack at our previous firm, we moved to Wavex specifically for their security expertise. The difference is night and day."
David
Managing Partner, Professional Services Firm
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often from business leaders and IT managers about cybersecurity.
Take Control of Your Cyber Risk
Whether you want to understand your current risk exposure or are ready to implement a structured cybersecurity programme, we'd welcome a straightforward conversation.