Breathe out knowing your data is secure at the source
Zero Trust Data Entitlements cuts data risks by making sure people only get access to what they actually need. The upshot? You stay compliant and your business becomes much more resilient.
- Cut access risks before they become breaches
- Promote data observability
- Protect speed and security at the same time
Build Zero Trust that protects data where it lives
Let’s be honest: perimeter-based security just doesn’t cut it anymore. Too many organisations rely on basic active directory group security and then lose track of who’s accessing what data and why.
We protect your most sensitive data differently — by putting purpose-driven access controls right where they matter most: at the data level. Built on the principles of least privilege and need to know, and powered by Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), it’s a smarter, context-aware way to keep your data safe.
We take a data-centric approach that actually works sustainably with how your business operates. This means the right protection that cuts breach risk and impact while improving governance, compliance and user trust.
Why does it matter?
Your sensitive data is under constant attack and traditional security models can be full of holes.
This matters more than ever. International cyber threats are rising and now we have agentic AI to worry about – third parties and AI agents simply can’t have unrestricted access to your data.
Here’s what we help you fix:
- Broad, unmonitored access to sensitive data
- Inconsistent permissioning and entitlements
- Limited visibility over who has access to what
- Compliance exposure and costly audit failures
- Poor user experiences due to restrictive, manual controls
When you implement “least privilege” and “never trust, always verify” based on why someone actually needs the data, you dramatically cut unauthorized access risk and limit how much damage a breach can cause.
Ortecha are my go-to partner and have never failed to deliver.
— Head of Data, Rathbones
What do you get?
Making data security smarter
A client project we’re proud of.
A global telecoms provider cut complexity, reduced risk and built lasting trust in its data controls with Zero Trust.
This organisation was under constant cyber pressure, but their access controls were tangled and hard to manage. Traditional role-based groups didn’t reflect how data was actually used, and business teams weren’t engaged. We helped them take a data-centric approach to security, building smarter, metadata-driven controls that protect what matters most — without adding admin burden.
What they got:
- Stronger, simpler control: Reduced duplicate access rules by 99% while improving visibility and oversight.
- Smarter compliance: Automated checks and used metadata to support GDPR and other regulatory requirements.
- Security with purpose: Focused protection on critical data sets and fostered a culture of awareness across the business.
Why choose Ortecha?
We’re practitioners, not theorists. We see security as a data problem, not just an IT headache.
- We care about business results that matter, not pretty diagrams that sit on shelves
- We're agile and adaptive - we work with how you actually operate, not how textbooks say you should
- We connect architecture to AI readiness, data value, and what you're actually trying to achieve
- We coach your teams so this becomes something you own and can evolve, not something you depend on us for
- We partner with the best technology providers to match what you specifically need
- All our consultants have been in your shoes - we know what it's like when systems don't talk to each other
Common questions
Because hackers are going straight for your data. Focus your defences where the real target is, and your security becomes stronger, smarter and way more sustainable.
Traditional perimeter security was built for a world that doesn't exist anymore. It can't cope with people working from home, data living in the cloud or the sophisticated attacks we see today. The basic active directory groups don’t have all the context of why someone does or doesn’t need access to data, and almost never follow least privilege. Result: your data sits there vulnerable to all sorts of attacks. Zero Trust flips this - it protects data based on why someone actually needs it.
Think of it like giving someone keys to your house. You wouldn't hand over every key you own, right? Same principle: people (and AI agents) only get access to exactly what they need, when they need it. Less exposure, lower risk and auditing becomes easier.
We keep it simple. Connect who needs what data for what reason to smart controls that understand context. Automation does the heavy lifting, keeping protection balanced with your business needs without making everything too complicated.
Think of it as your data security CCTV - you can see who's accessing what, when, and why. Crucial for staying compliant and dealing with breaches quickly. The bonus? Done right, it automatically provides data for your GDPR Article 30 reports, saving you hours of manual work and serious money.
Here's the thing: every business can get attacked, and privacy laws apply to everyone. When customers don't trust you with their data, it hits your profits hard - way harder than any fine.
Most companies work with third parties who need access to your data. That's become hackers' favourite way in, regardless of what industry you're in. Some retailers have lost over £300m from a single attack. Zero Trust helps you stay in control of who gets your data, keeping you secure no matter what rules you have to follow.
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