Case Study: Transforming Cybersecurity and Data Protection .

As businesses face growing pressure to safeguard sensitive information and comply with evolving data protection regulations, they often experience the challenge of ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions while building resilience against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

This case study explores how our client, a global machinery design and manufacturing company transformed its approach to cybersecurity and data protection. From addressing gaps in governance and awareness to embedding robust incident management and compliance frameworks, we supported the organisation in moving from uncertainty to confidence, establishing a culture where security and compliance are integral to long-term success.

The challenge

An international machinery design and manufacturing company approached CSS Assure with growing concerns around its data protection posture.

The organisation faced:

• A lack of clarity on its regulatory obligations under UK GDPR and international standards.

At the time of introduction, it was also highlighted that there may also be a need to address the information security and cyber security posture. It was clear that the organisation also faced:

• Significant gaps in security governance, awareness, and incident management.
• Limited ability to detect, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents.
• Insufficient oversight of vulnerabilities and risk exposure across operations.

Cybersecurity was not yet recognised as a strategic priority, and the company required expert guidance to build resilience, achieve compliance, and instil confidence across leadership and staff.

The Solution

Through our InfoSec Service, combined CISO and DPO services, we delivered a structured engagement, designed to transform the organisation’s approach to cybersecurity and data protection. Beginning with an Assurance and Maturity Assessment (AMA), we identified critical risks and created a tailored roadmap to strengthen their security and compliance posture.

Key initiatives included:

• Awareness and training: Delivered cyber awareness and Incident Response (IR) training for leadership and staff, embedding a culture of security and resilience.
• Incident management: Implemented processes and tools to identify, respond to, and recover from incidents, alongside guidance to conduct root cause analysis and prevent recurrence.
• Vulnerability management: Introduced an embedded vulnerability scanning platform, enabling regular scanning, reporting, and remediation of high-severity vulnerabilities.
• Data protection compliance: Established a comprehensive Data Protection Governance Framework, including Records of Processing Activities (RoPA), privacy notices, and policies aligned with UK GDPR and international standards.
• Governance and oversight: Launched regular Steering Committee and IT Governance meetings, supported by monthly InfoSec reporting and strategic reviews to ensure risk mitigation effectiveness.

The Results

Through our InfoSec Service, the organisation has achieved a major transformation in both cybersecurity resilience and data protection compliance.

Key outcomes include:

• Full compliance with UK GDPR and alignment with international data protection standards.
• A mature and proactive approach to cyber risk management.
• A workforce that is more aware, prepared, and engaged in maintaining cybersecurity resilience.
• Enhanced technical defences, reducing risk exposure from vulnerabilities and incidents.
• Strong governance and oversight, enabling continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.

Conclusion

This partnership highlights the value of a structured, service-driven approach to cybersecurity and data protection. By leveraging our InfoSec Service, the organisation has successfully evolved from uncertainty to maturity, embedding resilience, awareness, and compliance as strategic enablers of long-term success.