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ANSecurity, a specialist cybersecurity consultancy, has successfully delivered a long-term cyber resilience programme for a pioneering UK organisation operating in the racing and leisure sector, helping to protect complex digital infrastructure while supporting uninterrupted operations across its heritage venues. The organisation operates award-winning racecourse venues alongside a hotel, bars and event facilities, welcoming tens of thousands of visitors annually. With an IT estate spanning ticketing systems, CCTV, gaming networks, radio communications, public Wi-Fi, and back-office platforms, the business recognised the need for a strategic and sustainable approach to cybersecurity that could evolve alongside its operations. A growing need for strategic cybersecurity Following a comprehensive security review, the organisation identified structural vulnerabilities across network architecture, authentication services, cyber awareness and the effective use of existing security technologies. As board-level scrutiny around cyber risk increased, the organisation sought a trusted partner that could provide not only technical solutions, but also strategic direction and long-term guidance. ANSecurity was selected for its consultative, partnership-driven approach and its ability to work in alignment with the organisation’s seasonal operating calendar, ensuring security improvements could be delivered without disrupting core business activity. A partnership model, not a supplier relationship Rather than operating as a traditional vendor, ANSecurity embedded itself within the client’s IT function, acting as a strategic “co-driver” in the organisation’s cybersecurity journey. The engagement focused on advisory services, strategic enablement and hands-on collaboration, enabling the organisation to build internal capability while implementing a long-term security roadmap aligned to business priorities. This embedded approach ensured that progress was sustainable, operationally realistic and fully integrated into the organisation’s wider digital strategy. Building measurable cyber resilience Through the partnership, ANSecurity supported the introduction of stronger authentication and security key technologies, the redesign of network architecture with robust segmentation and traffic controls, and the ongoing testing of detection and response capabilities through structured threat emulation exercises. The programme also focused on strengthening user-level security through cyber awareness training and unlocking greater value from existing technologies by optimising and integrating tools already in place. As a result, the organisation has achieved significant improvements in cyber maturity, including enhanced detection and response readiness, clearer executive visibility of cyber risk through structured reporting, and consistent progress toward Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Crucially, these improvements have been delivered with zero disruption to critical systems during race days, protecting both customer experience and operational continuity. Cybersecurity has now become a regular topic of discussion at board level, reflecting a broader cultural shift in how digital risk and organisational resilience are understood. From reactive to proactive cybersecurity This long-term collaboration demonstrates how an embedded, partnership-led approach to cybersecurity can deliver sustainable resilience within complex, high-profile and seasonal operating environments. By acting as a strategic partner rather than a traditional supplier, ANSecurity has helped the organisation transition from a reactive security model to a proactive, future-ready cyber strategy that supports compliance, growth and long-term customer trust.

ANSecurity, a pioneering specialist in network security and wireless solutions, has successfully delivered one of the UK education sector’s first campus-wide Wi-Fi 7 deployments at Sir William Perkins’s School, providing the Surrey-based independent school with a secure, high-capacity wireless infrastructure designed to support its growing digital learning ambitions. Serving around 580 students and 142 staff, Sir William Perkins’s School has fully embedded 1:1 iPad usage into daily teaching. However, the school’s legacy wireless network struggled to cope with the rising density of devices, particularly when large groups connected simultaneously through Apple Classroom. Technical requirements Ensuring secure authentication, safeguarding compliance, and consistent performance across hundreds of devices became increasingly challenging – and other vendors were unable to meet the school’s strict technical requirements. “We spoke to multiple providers, but none were able to implement the solution we envisioned. ANSecurity not only made it possible – they tested it, validated it, and delivered it flawlessly,” said the school’s IT Manager. A structured, consultative approach Introduced by RUCKUS Networks, ANSecurity began by validating the school’s design requirements and conducting extensive lab testing to confirm compatibility with Jamf School’s certificate-based authentication and the school’s existing network architecture. A collaborative deployment plan followed, with a tight three-month schedule carefully aligned to the school holidays to avoid disruption. ANSecurity then deployed RUCKUS Wi-Fi 7 access points and configured Cloudpath to seamlessly issue certificates to nearly 550 school-managed iPads – a capability other vendors could not match. Wi-Fi 7 provides dramatically higher throughput, lower latency, and improved efficiency thanks to technologies such as wider channels and multi-link operation, enabling fast, reliable connectivity even in dense device environments like classrooms. ANSecurity integrated RADIUS and API-driven workflows To support safeguarding and compliance, ANSecurity integrated RADIUS and API-driven workflows to ensure accurate user-to-IP mapping across both the Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewall and the ContentKeeper filtering service. Additional networks were created for BYOD and guest access, with Opportunistic Wireless Encryption (OWE) used to protect traffic on open networks. ANSecurity also assisted in restructuring parts of the network, implementing new VLANs and applying updated firewall policies to ensure the right users and devices could securely access the right resources. Following deployment, a detailed wireless site survey was carried out to confirm optimal signal strength, signal-to-noise ratio, and throughput across both indoor and key outdoor areas of the campus. “The difference in consultative support compared to other vendors was night and day,” said the IT Manager. A high-performance, future-ready outcome The school now benefits from fast, stable, and secure Wi-Fi coverage across the entire campus. The new network reliably supports nearly 800 devices, with the majority operating seamlessly on 5 GHz, and is fully prepared for future upgrades, including WPA3 and 6 GHz Wi-Fi once supported by Jamf School. Integration with existing security solutions ensures all safeguarding, logging, and compliance requirements are met. Improvements to switching, segmentation, and overall network architecture have further enhanced performance and manageability. Cyber Essentials Plus certification Delivered within the agreed three-month window, the project positions Sir William Perkins’s School at the forefront of digital education. Wi-Fi 7 provides the performance headroom needed to support emerging educational technologies – from AR/VR learning to high-bandwidth cloud applications – ensuring the school remains ahead of future digital demands. With upcoming initiatives including Cyber Essentials Plus certification, expanded security controls, and wired network access control, the relationship between the school and ANSecurity continues to deepen, built on trust, technical expertise, and a shared commitment to innovation.

St John’s College, one of the historic colleges of the University of Oxford, has significantly strengthened its cybersecurity posture with the implementation of a Managed Vulnerability Management (MVM) programme delivered by long-term partner ANSecurity.   Founded in 1555, St John’s supports a diverse community of more than 600 students, a large number of staff and over 100 academic fellows across multiple sites in Oxford. With a small in-house IT team and growing cyber threats, the college needed a proactive solution to improve visibility, reduce risks, and free up internal resources. MVM service After more than 13 years of collaboration, the college turned to ANSecurity to design and deploy an MVM service built on Tenable Nessus. The service includes daily credentialed scans, automated vulnerability notifications, remediation validation, and monthly strategic reviews with ANSecurity consultants. Measurable results Since launching the programme in May, St John’s College has achieved: Over 50% reduction in critical and high-severity vulnerabilities Resolution of systemic issues such as broken Windows Updates, unsupported software, and weak cipher suite configurations Improved ability to challenge vendors using outdated or insecure systems Strategic resource allocation, allowing IT staff to focus on high-impact security tasks Matt Jennings, IT Manager at St John’s College Oxford said: “This service has freed up internal resources and helped us stop playing ‘whack-a-mole’ with vulnerabilities. We now know what to focus on, and how to do it. The support from ANSecurity has been invaluable in helping us become more strategic and effective.” Proactive cycle of risk management The programme has also introduced a proactive cycle of risk management, with daily monitoring of public-facing systems, monthly vulnerability summaries, and overnight verification of patch updates. St John’s College has worked with ANSecurity since 2013 on projects including firewall replacements, wireless network deployments, and strategic consultancy. The MVM programme marks the latest step in the college’s modernisation of its cybersecurity defences.  Matt Jennings added: “ANSecurity have always been responsive, professional, and understanding of our requirements. Their engineers are not only experts in their field, but also able to explain complicated issues clearly. We look forward to working with them for many years to come.”