Company Details
Name: Acumen Cyber
Date Founded: 2022
Sector: Cyber Security
Key Products/Services: 24/7 Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC), Managed eXtended Detection & Response (MXDR), Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, and Security Advisory Services.
Website URL: www.acumencyber.com
Executive Summary
Acumen Cyber is a fast-growing managed security services provider, delivering enterprise-grade cyber defence to organisations of all sizes.
Our model is built on an engineering-led SOC that combines market-leading technology, automation and human expertise to deliver market-leading detection and response.
In less than three years we’ve grown the business to multiple £m’s in annual recurring revenue (YoY growth of 123% and 151%), secured CREST SOC accreditation and won flagship contracts across a number of sectors including transport, education, and critical national infrastructure.
What makes us unique is our ability to provide the security depth of a global provider, but with a personalised, UK-based service model that delivers real outcomes for customers.
The Challenge
Cyber threats are escalating in volume and sophistication, but many organisations cannot build or afford a 24/7 SOC in-house.
Traditional managed SOC providers often deliver noisy, impersonal, ticket-based services that don’t scale or deliver true value. The challenge we set out to solve was how to make enterprise-grade cyber defence accessible, affordable and effective for organisations of all sizes – without compromising on quality or responsiveness.
The Solution
We created Acumen’s Managed SOC service, underpinned by a full-stack security platform that integrates Elastic SIEM, Recorded Future threat intelligence, hyper-automation, and market-leading EDR technologies. Our model is engineering-led: every customer has a named SOC Client Lead, supported by our UK-based, CREST-accredited 24/7 SOC.
We include full digital forensics and incident response as standard, and provide fixed, predictable pricing that removes the hidden costs associated with traditional SOC models.
The Impact
Acumen Cyber has rapidly established itself as one of the UK’s fastest-growing MSSPs. Our customers have reported measurable improvements in mean time to detect and respond, reduced alert fatigue, and greater confidence in their cyber posture. By combining local expertise with global-grade technology, we’ve proven that smaller, agile teams can outpace legacy providers in both performance and service experience.
Future Plans
We are aiming to double in size , with a focus on expanding in the Higher and Further Education sector, the public sector, and other sectors including transport, hospitality and financial services.
Alongside service expansion, we are investing heavily in developing cyber security talent in Scotland – through graduate recruitment, student placements, and partnerships with academic institutions. Our ambition is to be recognised as the UK’s most innovative MSSP, delivering both world-class security outcomes for our customers and an exceptional place to build a career in the cyber security sector for employees.