Cyber Padlocking
Cyber Security Helping Small Business
Most small businesses don't know they've been compromised, until it's too late.
Bringing real-world cybersecurity experience from across the private and public sectors — banking, engineering, councils, and education — directly to small businesses. We help you understand your threat landscape, take control of your security, and build the confidence to protect your business until you're ready for a dedicated team.
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 cybersecurity consultant based in Scotland
I started my career as a frontline SOC analyst and spent over a decade working across the private and public sectors from banking and engineering to local councils and universities, progressing through threat hunting, incident response, and security process design along the way.
I started Cyber Padlocking because small businesses rarely get access to this level of experience. That changes here.
I help small business owners find out exactly where they're exposed to and what to fix first.
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
Experience of 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
Understanding of ISO 27001 and SOC2 audit requirements, ensuring robust documentation and adherence to international security standards.
Digital Forensics & Strategy
Combining a technical forensics training background with high-level advisory experience working alongside CISOs to align strategy with business safety.