End‑to‑end managed security operations built into every service
Protect people, data and infrastructure - with proactive detection, prevention and response as part of the DNA of every service we deliver.
Security should not be optional or bolted on.
Security is too important to be a separate project you “get round to”.
That’s why with Wanstor, you’re secure by default – protection is built in from day one and strengthened continuously as your environment changes.
In practice, this removes the trade‑off between protection and productivity.
Instead of adding controls later, security becomes part of how work actually happens.
Which means leaders don’t have to choose between speed and safety.
The business outcomes you get
When security is embedded into the way services are delivered, the impact becomes tangible.
As a result, organisations gain:
- Clear ownership and governance of security risk – policies and frameworks that drive continuous improvement.
- Full visibility of exposure with prioritised remediation – reduce risk across people, process and technology.
- Secure, automated access – the right permissions, at the right time.
- Consistent device, application and data protection – enable safe, productive working.
- A workforce that recognises and avoids threats – reduce human risk.
- Early detection + rapid response – limit disruption and recover fast from incidents.
Taken together, these outcomes reduce risk without slowing the business down.
However, outcomes alone don’t tell the whole story.
How Secure by Default works
So what does “secure by default” actually look like day to day? In reality, it comes down to a small number of consistent operating pillars - covering people, process and technology - applied continuously, not sporadically. Crucially, these pillars are designed to work together, not in isolation. But this is also where most organisations hit the gap.
Governance & risk management
Clear ownership and governance of security risks, supported by policies and frameworks that drive continuous improvement.
Exposure & remediation
Full visibility of your exposure and prioritised remediation actions to reduce risk across people, process and technology.
Identity & access security
Secure, automated access that ensures only the right people have the right permissions at the right time.
Device, application & data protection
Consistent device, application and data protection that enables safe, productive working across your organisation.
Human risk reduction
A workforce that recognises and avoids threats - reducing human risk and building everyday security awareness.
Security operations & incident response
Early detection, rapid response and fast recovery from cyber incidents - limiting disruption to your business.
Managed Defender SOC: 24/7 detection and response that can actually act
“Defender is on” isn’t the same as being protected. The difference is response readiness – the gap between an alert firing and an incident being actively contained.
That’s exactly why Managed Defender SOC exists.
Instead of relying on notifications and next‑day reviews, it provides:
- 24/7 monitoring across endpoints and Microsoft 365, including email and Teams
- Human‑led triage, so real threats are handled early – not buried in noise
- Unified detection across endpoint, identity, email, and cloud apps using the Microsoft Defender suite
- Clear, structured escalation to reduce false positives and speed up action
Microsoft-first coverage (built for joined-up visibility)
Microsoft 365 Defender coordinates detection, prevention, investigation, and response across endpoints, identities, email, and applications — providing integrated protection against sophisticated attacks.
Response with defined containment actions (not just notifications)
For high-severity incidents, we configure response so they’re treated as Priority 1 and responded to 24/7.
Where appropriate, containment actions can include triggering a deep scan automatically and isolating a suspect device – or disabling a user’s access if contact can’t be made and containment is needed.
"Catch22 is now CE+ certified, thanks to Wanstor and its incredible UK Cyber Essentials team for guiding, assisting and working with us to the tightest of deadlines. The team have all gone above and beyond to keep Catch22 on track and get us over the line."
Ultimately, secure‑by‑default only works if it holds up under pressure.
If you want to see how this operates in your environment, the next step is straightforward.
Book a Managed Defender SOC Discovery