Enhanced security and compliance partnership: A&O Corsaire and e2e-assure join forces

A&O Corsaire and e2e-assure have announced a partnership focused on addressing organisations' security and compliance requirements. The collaboration is intended to provide a combined service aimed at helping customers manage compliance processes, supported by technologies operated within the UK.

Growing demand for security measures across sectors including defence, infrastructure, and other regulated industries has contributed to the formation of the partnership. By combining operational security capabilities with compliance assurance services, the companies aim to offer an integrated approach that may help reduce duplication of effort.

With the anticipated introduction of the Cyber Security Resilience Bill (CSRB), the definition of critical infrastructure is expected to expand, potentially creating additional compliance requirements for a wider range of organisations. At the same time, geopolitical considerations are influencing procurement decisions, increasing interest in UK-based operations among organisations in sensitive sectors.

The partnership combines A&O Corsaire's experience in cyber assurance and transformation services with e2e-assure’s UK-based Security Operations Centre (SOC). According to the companies, the collaboration will use a framework designed to align operational processes with sector-specific regulatory requirements.

A&O Corsaire provides assurance services across a range of assessment areas, including penetration testing and regulatory compliance assessments. The company also supports organisations in addressing identified gaps and implementing measures such as zero trust architectures and compliance programmes. A&O Corsaire holds CREST accreditation and uses feedback from operational activities to inform ongoing security improvements.

e2e-assure operates a 24/7 SOC and supports organisations in aligning with frameworks including CAF, NIST CSF, NIS2, and IEC 62443. Its platform, CUMULO, provides compliance mapping capabilities intended to help organisations assess how operational changes may affect their compliance position.

The companies state that all operations associated with the partnership will remain within the UK, supporting data sovereignty requirements and alignment with UK legal frameworks. The partnership also aims to provide a single evidence chain to support organisations' regulatory reporting and compliance activities.

As regulatory and security requirements continue to evolve, the partnership is intended to help organisations address compliance and operational security challenges through a combined service offering. The collaboration between e2e-assure and A&O Corsaire reflects a broader trend towards integrated security and compliance services for organisations operating in regulated environments.