Cyber Security Reviews FAQs

A Cyber Security Review is a structured, in-depth evaluation of your organisation’s current cyber security measures. It covers the full scope of your digital environment - including infrastructure, endpoints, networks, software, and user behaviour. The aim is to assess the effectiveness of your security controls, identify existing and emerging threats, and uncover vulnerabilities that could be exploited by cybercriminals. A Cyber Security Review provides a baseline for understanding your current risk exposure and helps shape strategic improvements to enhance your organisation’s resilience against attacks.

Every organisation faces a growing range of cyber threats, from phishing and malware to ransomware and insider breaches. A Cyber Security Review helps identify gaps in your defences before they can be exploited. It offers critical insight into how well your current systems and policies protect sensitive data and how prepared your business is to detect and respond to an incident. Moreover, many industries have compliance requirements that mandate regular security assessments. Toro’s Cyber Security Review ensures you remain aligned with standards such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and GDPR - helping to protect both your business and your reputation.

Toro’s Cyber Security Review is a comprehensive process that examines all critical areas of your digital estate. This includes technical elements such as firewalls, antivirus systems, and patch management, alongside human factors like user access controls and staff training. We also evaluate your incident response plans, business continuity procedures, and the maturity of your security policies. Our team uses proven methodologies and industry benchmarks to assess your environment and produce a clear, jargon-free report. This report outlines findings, categorises risks by severity, and provides practical, prioritised recommendations for remediation.

The frequency of Cyber Security Reviews can vary depending on the size, complexity, and regulatory requirements of your organisation. However, it is generally recommended to conduct a review at least once per year to ensure your defences keep pace with evolving threats. Additional reviews should also be considered following major changes to your IT environment - such as a cloud migration, system upgrade, or structural changes like a merger or acquisition. Regular reviews demonstrate a proactive approach to cyber risk management and help to continuously improve your organisation’s security posture.

The duration of a Cyber Security Review depends on a number of factors, including the size of your organisation, the complexity of your infrastructure, and the level of detail required. For most small to medium-sized businesses, Toro typically completes the review within 5 to 10 working days. This includes the information-gathering phase, technical analysis, policy review, and final report delivery. For larger or highly regulated organisations, the process may take slightly longer. Regardless of timescale, Toro ensures a thorough, tailored assessment that delivers real value and actionable insights.

Toro’s Cyber Security Review process is designed to work around your day-to-day operations, with minimal disruption to your team. Our consultants coordinate closely with your IT and leadership teams to schedule any required interviews, system access, or testing at convenient times. In most cases, the review is conducted using non-intrusive methods that do not affect live systems or user productivity. Our goal is to provide a complete and accurate assessment of your cyber security posture without interfering with business continuity.

The primary outcome of a Cyber Security Review is a detailed report that outlines your organisation’s cyber risk exposure, strengths, and weaknesses. This report includes a summary of all findings, risk ratings, and recommendations for improvement across multiple categories - including technical vulnerabilities, policy gaps, and user awareness. You’ll receive a clear action plan that prioritises remediation steps based on impact and urgency. Toro also offers follow-up consultations to support implementation and ensure that improvements are aligned with your wider business objectives.

Yes, a Cyber Security Review is just as important - if not more so - for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Many SMEs mistakenly assume they are too small to be targeted, but in reality, they are often viewed as easier targets by cybercriminals due to fewer security resources. Toro provides scalable and cost-effective Cyber Security Reviews tailored to SME environments. Our approach balances technical rigour with practical recommendations, helping SMEs improve their cyber security maturity without overwhelming their teams or budgets.

While both a Cyber Security Review and a penetration test are valuable tools for assessing risk, they serve different purposes. A penetration test simulates a real-world attack to identify exploitable vulnerabilities within a specific system or application. It focuses on “breaking in” and is often technical in scope. In contrast, a Cyber Security Review offers a more holistic assessment - it examines your entire organisation’s security posture, including policies, processes, user behaviour, and readiness to respond to threats. Ideally, organisations should carry out both exercises as part of a comprehensive cyber risk management strategy.

Booking a Cyber Security Review with Toro is quick and straightforward. Simply visit our website and complete the enquiry form, or contact our cyber security team directly by phone or email. We’ll arrange an initial consultation to understand your needs and objectives, after which we’ll provide a proposal outlining the scope, timeline, and deliverables. Once agreed, our team will get to work on assessing your environment and delivering valuable insights to help protect your organisation from cyber threats.