
AI Security: The Operational Reality

Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) 2025/2026 CAF

When a cyber incident strikes, every minute matters. Dionach’s Cyber Incident Response Retainer gives you 24/7 access to expert responders, predictable costs, and proactive readiness so you’re never left scrambling in a crisis.
Cyber attacks are faster, more sophisticated, and increasingly targeted. Most organizations still lack a tested, practiced response plan.
With a CIR Retainer, you get:
Today, it’s not if you’ll face a cyber incident, it’s when. UK government figures show that around half of businesses and a third of charities have experienced a cyber security breach or attack in the last 12 months. GOV UK only around 22% of organizations have a formal incident response plan in place. GOV UK
When ransomware, business email compromise or data exfiltration hits, every minute counts. You need experienced incident responders who already understand your environment, can contain the threat quickly and guide you through recovery not a cold Google search in the middle of the night.
When an incident occurs, your retainer gives you priority access to Dionach’s CIR team from first alert to full recovery.
1. Immediate response
24/7 hotline, rapid triage and SLA-backed mobilization.
2. Investigation & containment
Scope the incident, identify the attack vector, isolate affected systems and stop further spread.
3. Eradication & recovery
Remove the threat, validate a clean environment and support safe system restoration.
4. Reporting & review
Clear incident report, root cause analysis and prioritised recommendations to improve resilience.
Beyond live incident support and the core proactive services, Dionach can also provide:
We use a range of open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques and threat feeds to:
Our team can:
These engagements can be delivered as standalone exercises or integrated into your retainer.
“Dionach’s CIR Retainer gives us real confidence that we’re prepared for a serious cyber incident. The team responds quickly, understands our environment, and provides clear guidance from containment through to recovery. The retainer model also makes costs predictable and easy to manage.”
We offer three core levels to match different budgets and levels of CIR maturity.
Note: Pricing and inclusions can be tailored. Speak to us for a custom retainer aligned to your risk profile.
Certified ethical hackers with 25+ years of experience
CREST approved and industry certified professionals
Assessments shaped to your specific risks, systems, and security priorities
Clear, prioritized findings with step-by-step remediation
Successfully tested 500+ organizations across all sectors
Testing aligned with your business objectives and risk tolerance
Get answers to common questions about our Cyber Incident Response (CIR) Retainer.
Our Cyber Incident Response Retainer ensures immediate access to experienced responders, helping you reduce impact, protect operations, and recover faster.
Our Cyber Incident Response Retainer ensures immediate access to experienced responders, helping you reduce impact, protect operations, and recover faster.


