Citation Cyber

Citation Cyber is a UK-based cyber security services provider offering a range of services and training aimed at helping organisations manage cyber risk. The company's offerings span security awareness training, phishing simulation, Cyber Essentials certification support, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, security consultancy, policy and compliance management, and cyber liability insurance. Its cyber awareness training uses scenario-based, interactive modules covering key risk areas for staff. The phishing simulator allows organisations to schedule and manage phishing campaigns to test and train employees. The company also supports certification against Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus through guided questionnaires. Additional services include penetration testing (described as simulated hacking) across websites, network infrastructure, mobile applications, IoT devices, and physical security. Its intelligent scanning service provides cloud-based vulnerability scanning and third-party breach notifications. Professional consultancy services are aimed at organisations with compliance requirements such as PCI DSS, GDPR, and ISO standards, supported by policy templates certified by the NCSC. Citation Cyber also offers cyber liability insurance programs tailored to industry and organisational risk profiles. The company has offices in Lancaster, London, and Manchester in the UK, with its main office located at Lancaster University, which is recognised as a Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research. It maintains connections with academia through employment of Masters students, cyber security lecturers, and researchers, and participates in the Cyber Invest initiative.