Chess Acquires CyberLab: Building a Cyber Security Powerhouse

Chess Cyber Security and CyberLab have combined forces to deliver one of the most comprehensive cyber security offerings in the UK.

This strategic integration brings together deep technical expertise, innovative technology, and a proven track record of helping organisations manage risk and strengthen resilience.

Cyber threats continue to evolve, and businesses need partners who can provide end-to-end protection – from assessment and testing to consultancy, implementation and ongoing management.

By joining Chess, CyberLab enhances this capability, creating a single point of access for:

• Testing and assurance: Penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and compliance audits
• Managed security services: Continuous monitoring, threat detection and response
• Governance and certification: Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus and IASME Cyber Assurance
• Security-as-a-Service (CSaaS): A holistic platform that combines consultancy, technology and training to simplify cyber risk management

CyberLab introduced an innovative security-as-a-service model, giving organisations a centralised portal to:

• View and manage their security posture
• Identify individual blind spots
• Automate fixes with tailored training programmes
• Access compliance frameworks and reporting in one place

This approach makes cyber security simpler, more transparent and more actionable for businesses of all sizes.

Chess has long been recognised as a trusted technology partner, with awards including:

• Sophos Public Sector Partner of the Year (10+ years)
• Sophos Mid-Market Partner of the Year
• Forescout Commercial Partner of the Year
• Consistently ranked in the Top 100 Companies to Work For

The integration of CyberLab builds on previous milestones, such as the acquisition of Armadillo Sec and Foursys, reinforcing Chess’s position as a leader in cyber security.

Today, customers benefit from:

• Comprehensive coverage: From discovery and testing to consultancy and managed services
• Expertise at scale: CREST-accredited penetration testers, certified consultants and award-winning partners
• Simplified management: A single portal for posture assessment, compliance and training
• Future-ready security: Solutions designed for hybrid work, cloud adoption and evolving threat landscapes

Cyber security is critical for every organisation.

By combining Chess’s breadth of services with CyberLab’s specialist capabilities, we provide the agility, insight and technology needed to protect businesses now and in the future.