About the Cyber Trust Council
We believe every organisation deserves access to practical, trustworthy cybersecurity guidance — regardless of size or budget.
Our Mission
The Cyber Trust Council exists to democratise cybersecurity. We bring enterprise-grade security knowledge to organisations of every size, helping them protect their data, their customers, and their reputation.
By offering free membership with immediate, practical resources, we lower the barrier to entry for businesses that know security matters but don't know where to start.
Accessible
Security guidance should be understandable and actionable, not buried in jargon.
Trustworthy
All resources are reviewed by certified professionals and aligned with industry standards.
Community-Driven
We learn from our members and evolve our resources to meet real-world challenges.
Global Mindset
Cyber threats know no borders. Our guidance is relevant wherever you operate.
The Problem We Aim to Solve
Most organisations understand that cybersecurity is important. But understanding the risk and actually doing something about it are two very different things.
Small and medium-sized businesses are particularly vulnerable. They often lack dedicated IT security teams, have limited budgets, and struggle to navigate the complex world of compliance, certifications, and best practices.
Meanwhile, cyber criminals are becoming more sophisticated. Automated attacks can target hundreds of businesses simultaneously, and a single successful breach can be devastating.
Increase in SME attacks over the past two years
Average cost of a data breach for a small business
Of SMEs close within 6 months of a major cyber incident
What We Solve
The Cyber Trust Council tackles the three biggest barriers to better cybersecurity:
Knowledge Gap
We translate complex security concepts into plain English and provide step-by-step guides you can act on immediately.
Documentation Burden
Our ready-made, customisable policies and templates save hours of research and writing — just adapt and adopt.
Trust Deficit
Our Cyber Trust badge gives your customers visible proof that you take security seriously, building confidence and conversions.