Trusted technology partners & integrations
Enterprise-grade threat detection, containment, and incident response — powered by Elastic SIEM, human analysts, and AI-driven intelligence. Built for organisations that can't afford to be breached.
Trusted technology partners & integrations
From real-time threat monitoring to full incident response — every service engineered to protect what matters most.
Continuous security monitoring via our Elastic-powered SIEM platform. Real analysts. Real detection. Zero gaps in coverage — day or night, weekday or weekend.
Explore serviceAdvanced EDR catching what legacy AV misses. Behavioral analytics flag malicious activity at the endpoint level — with instant isolation to stop lateral movement.
Explore serviceDon't wait for alerts. Our analysts proactively hunt for adversaries living inside your environment — using threat intelligence, TTPs, and anomaly analysis to find hidden threats.
Explore serviceWhen seconds matter, our IR team deploys immediately. Rapid triage, containment, forensic investigation, and guided remediation — with clear communication throughout.
Explore serviceFull cloud workload protection for AWS, Azure, and GCP. Continuous CSPM scanning, misconfiguration detection, and runtime threat monitoring across your cloud estate.
Explore serviceNavigate ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA with confidence. We map controls to your environment, identify gaps, and build a security framework that satisfies auditors.
Explore serviceContinuous surveillance of dark web forums, Telegram channels, and breach databases for your credentials, IP, and sensitive data. Get early warning before attackers act on compromised assets.
Explore servicePost-incident forensic investigation to determine root cause, attack timeline, and full scope of compromise. Court-admissible evidence preservation and expert reporting for legal or regulatory needs.
Explore serviceTransform your workforce into a first line of defence. Phishing simulations, interactive security training modules, and measurable behaviour change programmes — tailored to your industry and risk profile.
Explore serviceThis is what our analysts see. Live threat feeds, alert correlation, and global attack mapping — running 24/7 for every client we protect.
Real-time attack mapping, CVE intelligence, APT actor profiles, and IOC data aggregated and curated by the CT Cyber Defence SOC team. Refreshed continuously from global threat feeds.
Elevated ransomware activity. APT42 and Scattered Spider actively targeting UK/EU financial sector.
High-severity CVEs actively exploited in the wild, curated from NVD, CISA KEV, and our own threat hunting telemetry. Last updated May 2025.
Nation-state, cybercriminal, and hacktivist groups actively targeting organisations in our client sectors. Profiles based on current intelligence and MITRE ATT&CK mappings.
Highly sophisticated espionage group targeting government, diplomatic, and technology organisations. Known for long-dwell-time intrusions, supply chain attacks (SolarWinds), and Microsoft 365 credential theft via password spray and OAuth abuse.
Dual-mission group conducting both state-sponsored espionage and financially motivated cybercrime. Prolific use of zero-day exploits, supply chain compromises, and destructive tools alongside ransomware deployment for financial gain.
English-language cybercriminal group specialising in social engineering for MFA bypass and SIM-swapping. Responsible for high-profile breaches of MGM Resorts, Caesars, and multiple telecom providers. Deploying ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware.
Prolific ransomware-as-a-service group. Despite law enforcement takedown attempts in 2024, remains active with reconstituted infrastructure. Uses intermittent encryption for speed, exfiltrates data before encryption for double extortion.
Iranian state intelligence group conducting credential harvesting, surveillance, and destructive attacks against journalists, human rights organisations, government, and critical infrastructure. Active spear phishing campaigns targeting UK targets in 2025.
Pro-Russian hacktivist group conducting DDoS campaigns against NATO member state government, banking, and critical infrastructure. Uses Telegram to recruit DDoS participants and announce targets. Primarily availability-focused, limited intrusion capability.
Curated IOCs from our SOC telemetry and public threat feeds. Import to your SIEM or block list. Updated continuously.
| Type | Indicator | Threat Actor | Description | Confidence | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP | 185.220.101.47 | Scattered Spider | Tor exit node used in MFA bypass campaign | HIGH | |
| Domain | update-checker[.]net | APT29 | C2 domain masquerading as software update service | HIGH | |
| Hash | a3f8b2c1...e4d9 | LockBit 3.0 | LockBit Black ransomware payload (SHA256 truncated) | HIGH | |
| IP | 45.155.205.233 | APT41 | Cobalt Strike C2 beacon infrastructure (VPS-hosted) | HIGH | |
| Domain | microsoftonline-auth[.]com | APT42 | Credential phishing page impersonating Microsoft 365 login | HIGH | |
| URL | hxxps://cdn[.]hacker-svr[.]ru/p.exe | Unknown (RU-nexus) | Malware delivery URL — Lumma stealer dropper | MED | |
| IP | 194.165.16.11 | LockBit 3.0 | LockBit exfiltration staging server (confirmed 2025-04) | HIGH | |
| Hash | 7d9f4e3a...b2c8 | APT41 | PlugX remote access tool variant (SHA256 truncated) | MED | |
| Domain | secure-docusign[.]io | Unknown TA | DocuSign impersonation phishing domain — credential harvest | HIGH | |
| IP | 91.92.251.103 | APT42 | Iranian APT42 phishing kit C2 / credential receiver | MED | |
| Domain | vpn-client-update[.]org | APT29 | Malware delivery disguised as VPN client update package | HIGH | |
| Hash | f1e2d3c4...a9b0 | Scattered Spider | BYOVD driver used to terminate EDR processes before encryption | HIGH |
Our SOC team monitors all of the above actors and IOCs 24/7 — and actively hunts for their TTPs across client environments. Find out if you're already exposed.
We begin with a no-obligation scoping call to understand your infrastructure, current tooling, and the threats most relevant to your sector and risk profile.
Log collectors, agents, and integrations are deployed across your environment. Our Elastic SIEM begins ingesting data and our analysts start baselining within 48 hours.
We tune detection rules to your environment, reducing noise and ensuring alerts are meaningful. Custom playbooks are built around your specific technology stack.
Your environment is now fully covered. Threats are detected, triaged, and responded to around the clock — with weekly executive reports keeping you fully informed.
We leverage best-in-class security tooling — integrated into a unified SOC platform that delivers visibility without complexity.
CT Cyber Defence is a specialist cybersecurity services provider delivering 24/7 Security Operations, threat detection, and incident response. We operate an advanced Elastic-based security platform offering continuous visibility across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments.
Our approach combines SIEM, EDR, and proactive threat hunting with experienced human analysts to minimise risk, strengthen resilience, and maintain operational continuity. We bring enterprise-grade capability to organisations that demand it — at a price point that makes sense.
Founded by Sandeep Mothukuri, a hands-on SOC engineer with deep expertise in the Elastic Stack, incident response, and adversary emulation. We don't just monitor — we actively defend.
Hands-on security operations experience, not theoretical consulting. We've run SOCs — we build ones that actually detect and respond.
Deployment and baselining in 48–72 hours. Rapid time-to-value with no lengthy integration cycles or expensive professional services engagements.
A credible alternative to large MSSP vendors — without sacrificing detection fidelity, response capability, or visibility coverage.
Security solutions aligned to your exact infrastructure, risk profile, and sector. Not a one-size-fits-all package with generic playbooks.
Our managed SOC generates audit-ready evidence for the most demanding regulatory frameworks — helping you stay secure and compliant simultaneously.
Information Security Management System standard. We map controls, identify gaps, and provide the continuous monitoring evidence auditors need for certification and annual surveillance.
Trust Services Criteria for SaaS and cloud companies. Our 24/7 monitoring directly satisfies Availability, Confidentiality, and Security criteria — with continuous log evidence for auditors.
Technical and organisational measures required under GDPR Article 32. Our SOC covers breach detection (Art. 33), data access anomaly monitoring, and supports DPA notification timelines.
Payment Card Industry standards for organisations handling cardholder data. We satisfy Requirements 10 (log monitoring), 11 (intrusion detection), and 12 (security policies) through our managed platform.
Security Rule compliance for healthcare organisations handling PHI. We implement the administrative, technical, and physical safeguard requirements — with continuous audit logging for covered entities.
UK government-backed certification scheme covering the five critical controls. Our team has guided multiple organisations through CE+ certification — and our SOC directly satisfies malware protection and monitoring requirements.
CT Cyber Defence provided immediate visibility into our entire security posture. Their SOC team detected a credential stuffing campaign we had completely missed. Response was fast and communication was exceptional throughout.
Their proactive threat hunting surfaced a dormant APT that had been inside our network for weeks. Highly professional, technically excellent, and unlike any MSSP we've worked with before. Genuinely different.
Affordable, highly capable, and genuinely enterprise-grade. As an SME we couldn't afford a big MSSP. CT Cyber Defence gave us the same quality of protection at a fraction of the cost. Outstanding value.
Anonymised case studies from live engagements — real threats detected, contained, and resolved by our SOC team.
Challenge: A UK fintech startup was under sustained credential stuffing targeting their customer portal — 40,000 automated login attempts over 3 hours, undetected by their existing WAF.
Challenge: A healthcare organisation onboarded with CT Cyber Defence for compliance monitoring. During baselining, proactive threat hunting surfaced a dormant implant that had been resident for 21 days.
Challenge: A 200-seat SaaS company faced a phishing-delivered loader that established persistence and began lateral movement. Encryption had not yet started when SOC analysts intervened.
All plans include our Elastic-powered SOC platform, analyst-led triage, and dedicated onboarding. Priced to your environment after a free assessment.
Essential monitoring for small teams and growing businesses.
Full 24/7 SOC for growing businesses and mid-market firms.
Full-stack defence for enterprise-scale environments.
Independent comparison so you can make an informed buying decision.
| Capability | CT Cyber Defence | Big MSSP (BT, NCC) | DIY / In-House |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/7 SOC monitoring | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ Hard to staff |
| Time to deploy | 48–72 hrs | 3–6 months | 6–12 months |
| Setup cost | £0 Free assessment | £25k–£100k | £50k+ tooling |
| Monthly cost (50 EP) | £1.2k–£3.5k | £8k–£15k | £12k+ (1 FTE) |
| Mean time to respond | 4.2 min | 15–30 min | Variable |
| Senior analyst on every alert | ✓ | ✗ Tier 1 first | ✓ |
| Custom detection rules | ✓ Bespoke | Generic playbooks | If staffed |
| Direct access to founder | ✓ | ✗ | N/A |
| Compliance evidence | ✓ Audit-ready | ✓ | DIY |
| Lock-in contract | Month-to-month | 3-year typical | N/A |
Actionable intelligence, detection engineering deep-dives, and threat landscape analysis — written by working SOC analysts.
Dissecting the lateral movement, defence evasion, and encryption staging techniques used by LockBit 3.0 — with Elastic SIEM detection rules to counter each phase.
Read ArticleSpear phishing evolved dramatically in 2025 with AI-generated lures. We break down the new TTPs, real-world samples, and Elastic detection rules for each variant.
Read ArticleInside our Elastic ML anomaly detection pipeline — how we trained behavioural baselines, tuned alert thresholds, and built analyst workflows that prioritise real threats.
Read ArticleNo pushy sales. A direct, technical conversation about your security posture — and what a managed SOC could look like for your business.
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