Client Quotes

Sapphire has extensive technical experience in the security market. Our customers are secure in the knowledge that Sapphire understands their IT security issues. Don’t take our word for it, below are a list of quotes from our clients, select a logo to view

BARCLAYCARD
"Sapphire's input provides me with an additional source of impartial, practical, advice and guidance. Often our views are complementary, but occasionally and valuably, my thinking is constructively challenged and realistic alternative approaches proposed. I have come to value this service."
Steve Marshall, CIO, Barclays IT Security
www.barclaycard.co.uk

CABINET OFFICE
"Do not rely on a slice of luck to protect your IS or hook into bad procedures. Use best practice standards for an assured result."
Harvey Mattinson, Head of Accreditation, Cabinet Office
www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

DEUTSCHE POSTBANK AG
"Network security is extremely important for us and as such the selection of security partners is of equal importance. We at Deutsche Postbank have used the services of Sapphire for external and internal penetration testing, forensics, etc. over several years and have found them to be very professional and trustworthy. Their staff have always been very knowledgeable and keen to work together with our own internal staff to ensure that maximum benefits are obtained to secure our infrastructure as well as strategic planning and managing a secure technical IT environment.

Sapphire has been a very valuable partner to our organisation and we would recommend them to anyone looking for security services, however small or large your organisation may be."
Clarel Sookun, Assistant Director, Head of IT, Deutsche Postbank AG, London Branch
www.postbank.com

DONCASTER METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
"I believe Sapphire excelled this year in achieving very high standards…"
John Graham, Principal IT Auditor, Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council
www.doncaster.gov.uk

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE
"East Dunbartonshire Council has worked closely with Sapphire for over two years now. In this time I personally have worked with various members of the security team on a number of projects including BS7799 Consultancy, Security Awareness Training, ICT Security Reviews and Vulnerability Assessments.

I have always found the staff at Sapphire to be extremely helpful and knowledgeable within their arena. Over previous years the level of customer service and care we have received has always been exemplary. It is because of this that I can wholly recommend Sapphire as an independent security advisor."
Vince McNulty, IT Director, East Dunbartonshire
www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk

ENGLISH PARTNERSHIPS
"The Sapphire team and quality of presenters at NISC continue to make this an unmissable event for security professionals."
Pat Watson, Information Security Officer, English Partnerships
www.englishpartnerships.co.uk

ESSENTIA GROUP
"The essentiagroup is one of the UK's leading contact centre operations. This is why we deploy the latest technologies and continuously work to improve the security and well-being of our organisation's infrastructure, as well as the corporate data stored in it.

Having looked at many security organisations we eventually chose to build a relationship with Sapphire as our trusted security partner. We have worked alongside Sapphire on many projects to date, including
BS7799 Consultancy, Computer Forensics Training and content filtering products.

I have always been impressed with the level of service Sapphire has provided for The essentiagroup and the high standards they adhere to. I would be delighted to recommend Sapphire's services to any organisation wishing to improve or maintain their current standard of security."
Martin Leven, Director of Technology, Essentia Group
www.essentiagroup.com

ESURE SERVICES LTD
"esure recognise the value of working with a trusted partner for the provision of IT security services. We have found that the advice, service and perhaps more importantly knowledge and support from Sapphire has benefited esure beyond that of simple time and cost savings.

Computer Forensics is a notoriously difficult field with few organisations who can truly advise on best practice, software, hardware, training and also have the ability to carry out detailed investigations. With Sapphire, we have found a trusted partner who can not only meet all our requirements, but actually exceeds them.

I would have no hesitation in recommending the team at Sapphire to any organisation who are faced with the unenviable task of carrying out fast and impartial investigations."
Brian Hitchen, IT Security Manager, eSure Services Ltd
www.esure.com

FIFE CONSTABULARY
"Sapphire has once again been the jewel of IA…"
Grahame Waite, Information Security & Data Protection Officer, Fife Constabulary
www.fife.police.uk

MACROBERTS SOLICITORS
"Working together for a number of years we value what Sapphire advise, implement and support for us in a wide range of products and services, which has ensured the integrity of our systems has been preserved."
David Murphy, Director of IT, MacRoberts Solicitors
www.macroberts.co.uk

NHS BORDERS
"I have worked with Sapphire for the last 4 years and have always found them to be extremely professional and knowledgeable. The main difference between Sapphire and the other companies that I have worked with in the past is their honesty and integrity. I feel that in the last four years, I have developed a high level of trust with them and a good working relationship. I have no hesitation in approaching them first when I require external guidance or advice."
Ian Merritt, IT Security Officer, NHS Borders
www.nhsborders.org.uk

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
"The School of Computing, Engineering and Information Sciences at Northumbria University are delighted to be associated with Sapphire Technologies. We are now moving into our third year of positive and constructive collaboration, particularly in Computer Forensics. Colleagues from Sapphire always bring a professional, insightful and thorough approach to all projects and activities we have worked together on. I look forward to many more years successful association."
Alastair Irons, Associate Dean, School of Computing, Engineering and Information Sciences, Northumbria University
www.northumbria.ac.uk

RAF LEUCHARS
"The 'family' perception of Sapphire proves that Sapphire staff make an excellent team and ensures that you feel part of it."
Calum Mitchell, SNCO Police FLT, RAF Leuchars
www.raf.mod.uk

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COUNCIL
"Penetration testing was conducted on the external facing network infrastructure; the results were welcomed by the management team of the ICT Unit, Sunderland City Council, which acted as a sound foundation for further testing internally." Mar06
Howard Smith, Information Security Manager, City of Sunderland
www.sunderland.gov.uk

SUNDERLAND COUNCIL
"Sapphire Technologies undertook forensics services at the request of the ICT Unit in Sunderland City Council. The work was delivered on time, succinctly reported and to the requirements of the Head of Service – an outstanding piece of work." Feb 06.
Howard Smith, Information Security Manager, City of Sunderland
www.sunderland.gov.uk

SCDEA E-CRIME UNIT
"The Sapphire team are a motivated, organised group..."
Scott Barnett, Detective Constable, SCDEA - e-crime Unit
www.sdea.police.uk

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