nova-blue.co.uk

What It Is

Nova Blue Technologies is a UK-based cybersecurity service provider positioned around “Cybersecurity Done Different.” Rather than offering a single security tool, it packages security assessment, configuration hardening, continuous monitoring, response and recovery, and strategic consulting into managed services. Its focus areas include Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, the UK defence supply chain, and businesses that require board-level security assurance.

Core Capabilities

Its services are divided into four lines: MIDAS handles managed security for M365/GWS, covering tenant hardening, detection and response, email security, device monitoring, phishing simulations, DLP, and more; ATLAS is a 24/7/365 SIEM/SOAR based on Microsoft Sentinel, capable of ingesting logs from cloud environments, on-premises systems, network devices, OT/ICS, and third-party applications; EXPERTIS provides virtual CISO services, maturity assessments, strategic roadmaps, and tabletop exercises; AEGIS is aimed at the UK defence supply chain, supporting MOD CSM v4, DCC 0–3, DefStan 05-138, and Cyber Essentials. The team’s background is a clear selling point: the website states that it was founded by former GCHQ, MOD, and military cybersecurity experts, with credentials including Cyber Essentials Plus, G-Cloud 14, CISSP/CISM, and security clearance up to DV level.

Pricing

Public pricing information is limited. The free VANGUARD service can perform an M365 tenant security check; MIDAS Micro is designed for fewer than 10 users and starts at £100 per user per month. Other MIDAS tiers are offered at fixed monthly fees, but the amounts are not disclosed. ATLAS, EXPERTIS, and AEGIS also require a scheduled assessment before pricing is provided.

Pros and Cons

The strengths are its comprehensive methodology, covering identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover, with an emphasis on practical remediation rather than simply delivering reports. It shows a clear understanding of pain points such as default M365 configuration risks, defence compliance requirements, and the lack of in-house security teams among SMEs. The drawbacks are limited pricing transparency and insufficient disclosure around SLAs, response times, data residency, and support channels. ATLAS is also clearly dependent on Microsoft Sentinel, so companies outside the Microsoft technology stack will need additional evaluation.

Who It’s For

It is best suited to startups, SMEs, defence technology companies, financial services firms, aerospace businesses, and manufacturers in the UK and UK-Canada ecosystem, especially organizations that need Cyber Essentials, CE Plus, defence contract eligibility, or investor due diligence evidence.

Access from China

The website does not provide information about access from mainland China, ICP filing, local nodes, or Chinese-language support. Actual usability from China is therefore unknown.