Non-profit cyber security
Free Security Support

Request Free Cyber Security Support

Security Aid provides real professional cyber security support free of charge where capacity allows. A request is an application only. Submitting a website or system name is not authorisation for testing.

What may be available

Free means free, subject to capacity and scope.

  • Penetration testing
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Security consultation
  • Security architecture review
  • Incident support
  • Cyber Essentials preparation
  • Remediation advice
  • Retesting where appropriate and agreed

Security Aid will never test a system without explicit permission from an authorised representative of the organisation that owns or controls the target. Testing only begins after written authorisation, agreed scope and rules of engagement.

How it works

From request to useful findings.

  1. Tell us what you needSubmit an application with the problem, organisation context and timeframe.
  2. Security Aid reviews the requestWe consider scope, urgency, available capacity and where we can have the most impact.
  3. We agree the scopeFor testing engagements, written authorisation and rules of engagement must be agreed first.
  4. We perform the workThe service is conducted using appropriate professional security methodologies.
  5. You receive the findingsSecurity Aid explains the results, evidence and practical remediation priorities.
  6. We can help verify fixesWhere appropriate and agreed, Security Aid can perform retesting.
Application

Tell us what you need.

Applications are reviewed individually. Priority may be given to charities, non-profits, community organisations, small businesses and organisations facing active or significant security concerns.

Large organisations with substantial internal security budgets should generally expect to use Security Aid's paid memberships or support the wider programme.