Our Story
Creating cyber resilience since 2006
Why choose Barrier?
Our unwavering commitment to our customers, both public and private, has solidified our reputation as a trusted partner in the fight against cybercrime. Our in-depth knowledge of the constantly evolving cybersecurity landscape, combined with years of experience, allows us to guide our clients to the right solutions every time.
At Barrier, we believe in building strong partnerships with our customers and empowering our team to work closely with them. We are more than just a provider of cybersecurity products and services; we are an integral part of our customers' security operations, delivering peace of mind and comprehensive protection against today's complex cyber threats.
Our knowledge of the vast array cybersecurity products helps us select the right one the first time
Our experience takes the risk out of building a cohesive cyber resilience strategy
Our people are empowered to work closely with our customers to forge strong partnerships
Our services become an intrinsic part of our customer’s security operations
Barrier Timeline
“Awarded CrowdStrike Partner of the Year.
Awarded ‘Highly Commended’ in the MSSP of the Year award category at the Computing Cloud Excellence Awards.
Third organisation globally to certify as a Maritime Cyber Baseline Certification company.
Barrier partners with IASME to help create Assured Service Provider scheme.”
“Awarded ‘Scale Up Digital Tech Business of the Year’ at the ScotlandIS Digital Technology Awards.
Barrier’s Managing Director is recognised as ‘One To Watch’ in the Lloyds Development Capital, Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders.
Barrier achieves the Cisco Environmental Sustainability Specialisation.
Barrier’s Managing CISO is appointed a seat on the National Cyber Resilience Advisory Board.
Barrier partners with global cyber insurance provider to deliver cyber insurance remediation solutions for IT and OT infrastructure.”
“Barrier becomes the first Cisco Premier Partner in the UK to attain IoT Advantage Partner, bolstering their Premier Integrator and Advanced Security Architecture status.
Barrier works with the European Space Agency and Craft Prospect on an initiative to provide Space-based Quantum Key Distribution to the UK.
Barrier celebrates 15 years of business in the cyber sector.
Barrier becomes Health and Safety certified for working offshore.”
“Barrier is awarded 2020 Menlo Security EMEA Partner of Year.
Barrier becomes a supplier under the Government’s G-Cloud 10 and Crown Commercial Service Supplier frameworks.”
“Barrier launches Managed Detect and Respond Service.
Barrier obtains ISO27001 certification.
Barrier obtains ISO9001 certification.”
“Barrier partners with Cisco to launch incident response workshops to help organisations defend against advanced threat actors.
Barrier commits to supporting the annual ‘Cybersecurity Student of the Year’ award for new and emerging talent at Glasgow Caledonian University.”
“Barrier certifies as one of the first UK providers of Cyber Essentials while the scheme is in its early stages.
Barrier obtains Cyber Essentials Plus and IASME Gold certification.
Barrier onboards one of Scotland’s largest investment banks as a Managed SOC customer.
Dedicated Sales Department established.”
“Barrier Security Operations Centre (SOC) managed service launched in 2016. ”
“Barrier begins offering SCADA and Operation Technology Security solutions.”
“Barrier begins offering Web Application Security and DevSecOps Security solutions. ”
“The company is renamed to Barrier Networks and changes strategy to become a leading supplier of managed cybersecurity services in the UK.”
“Barrier Networks is started - initially called Securanet - and aimed at helping small and medium sized organisations to protect against cyberattacks.”