Cybersecurity isn’t too complicated when you identify the right approach. But as Savva Pistolas of ADAS Ltd puts it: “you don’t know what you don’t know”. Alongside Managing Director Andy Dodd, they are a full stack cybersecurity consultancy that goes beyond transactions – advising, crystallising, and delivering a range of cyber services for their clients. 

Savva’s rich experience in cybersecurity and Andy’s career in digital forensics come together to deliver a proactive approach to cyber. Discover how they lead organisations through an increasingly complex and intimidating cyber landscape – and how Fasthosts helps them do it.

Changing the lens on Cyber

In larger companies there tends to be a disconnect between functions that want enhanced cybersecurity and the personnel who have to approve it. Meanwhile, smaller businesses often come with grit and a growth focus, but aren’t sure what they need and whether they have the resources to deliver it. That’s where ADAS becomes invaluable.

“It’s no surprise that we do our best work with folks who are bought into the value of cyber – not just as an exercise in compliance, but as a proactive way to build a culture of security that lets people do their best work, without the headache.”

ADAS’ client base ranges from huge conglomerates to one-man-bands scattered across the UK and Europe. But don’t be fooled by their range, they don’t just work with anyone – and there’s a good reason why.

“We’re unique in that we won’t just take any work. If you would not benefit from the services we offer then we’ll let you know that the readiness isn’t there, followed by actionable advice and maybe even a roadmap with what you need to get there – always leaving the door open for when the time is right.” 

People-centric to their core

Savva and Andy’s previous experience with not-for-profit organisations and law enforcement may seem worlds apart. But it’s the core values embedded in these areas that drives their people-centred approach for both clients and non-clients alike.

“We’re a really approachable and public-minded team that get satisfaction from meeting and helping the people that power these hard working businesses all over the UK and beyond.”

ADAS specialise in a range of services including: 

  • CREST Registered Penetration Testing
  • IASME Cyber Essentials
  • Cyber Essentials Plus (With additional support where needed)
  • Vulnerability Management
  • ISO 27001 Consultancy
  • Training and Policy development

But it’s their problem-solving approach and positioning as a critical ally that really sets them apart: “We’re a tiny team, so those principles of work persist into everything we do. Yes we’ve got the chops to do the work, but we’re driven by a commitment to excellent customer service, patience, and subject matter accessibility – serving as an advocate for our client base.”

From Widnes to the world

ADAS serves clients across the UK and internationally – but they’ll never forget their roots.

“Our company’s heart is in Cheshire and we try to maintain a vital connection to the community,” says Savva. 

“We’re always very happy to see a local company come through the door, and because we’re a small people-first team, we can give out local perks where appropriate. If we can make decisions to make someone’s day easier, we will.”

But when it comes to supporting the community, ADAS takes a view that stretches further than location: “The UK is unique in that it’s dominated by SMEs – it’s a micro business economy. We’re committed to helping those businesses get over the initial hump that hinders so many of them – helping them figure out what they’re looking for with no-strings advice.”

Human support for a human team

Not wanting to box their clients into any one solution, ADAS uses a range of web and hosting from different providers – including Fasthosts. 

“We started working with Fasthosts two years ago. At the time, we were attracted by their reasonable pricing – now we have a portfolio across the platform that primarily includes web hosting, as well as some other projects where we’ve utilised the website builder.”

Being so hands-on when it comes to communicating with their clients, ADAS also needed a partner that takes real, human support just as seriously: “Fasthosts customer service is great. You can reach out and hear back from a human being quickly rather than talking to AI chatbots. It’s really valuable for us to be able to actually get in touch.”

Uncomplicating cyber, with Fasthosts

The one thing ADAS hopes you take away from all this? “Cyber isn’t too complicated. There’s a correct approach, and sure there are growing pains – but never underestimate the power and value of a few afternoons spent in discussion with a professional.”

We’re proud to have ADAS as a member of both our Partner Programme and Partner Network. So if you’re looking for consistent, reliable, and straightforward advice, get in touch with them here.

We’re no strangers to demystifying cybersecurity here at Fasthosts either. In fact, we offer simple, fuss-free data protection through our Acronis-powered Cyber Protect package. Want to know more about our cybersecurity offering, or perhaps how, like ADAS, you can get involved in our Partner Programme? Let’s talk.