Cyber Padlocking
Cyber Security
Helping Small Business
Most small businesses don't know they've been compromised, until it's too late.
Delivering cybersecurity expertise built through 10+ years supporting banking, government, and higher education organisations. We help businesses identify vulnerabilities, reduce risk, and prioritise the security issues that matter most.
90-minute assessment · Written report · Delivered in 5 working days
Three Pillars of Complete Protection
From strategic consultancy through to hands-on training and certified testing, providing a single point of contact for all your cybersecurity needs.
Why Choose Us
Over a decade with real industry experience from Security Operations Centres to organisational threat hunting and practical security guidance — not theory, not textbooks.
Senior SOC Experience
Plain-English reports your whole team can actually read and act on. Independent advice — I don't sell software, so I only recommend what you actually need.
Plain-English Reports
With experience across multiple sectors throughout the UK, our focus is on earning trust through measurable results rather than borrowed credibility or fabricated reviews.
UK-Based & Independent
I'm Michele — a senior cyber security consultant based in Scotland.
I've spent over a decade working inside the security operations of a major bank, Student Finance, and a leading UK university. I started as a 1st-line SOC analyst, progressed to threat hunting and security process design.
I started Cyber Padlocking because small businesses rarely get access to this level of expertise. That changes here.
I help small business owners find out exactly where they're exposed to and what to fix first. Most small business owners are surprised by what they are vulnerable to.
10+ Years Experience
Real-World Expertise
Senior SOC analyst and incident response experience built inside high-stakes environments, protecting major financial and governmental systems.
SOC Operations & Incident Response
Live security monitoring and direct incident response in active Security Operations Centres, handling real-time threats and rapid response protocols.
Vulnerability & Risk Assessments
Conducting in-depth security reviews and prioritizing critical exposures across complex, large-scale enterprise environments.
Compliance & Audit Oversight
Deep familiarity with ISO 27001 and SOC2 audit requirements, ensuring robust documentation and adherence to international security standards.
Digital Forensics & Strategy
Combining a technical forensics background with high-level advisory experience working alongside CISOs to align strategy with business safety.