How Active Cyber scaled teams in 72 hours with SPG
As a trusted provider of Identity and Cloud Security solutions, Active Cyber is known for delivering complex, security critical projects at pace. With a growing pipeline of work and multiple initiatives running in parallel, the business needed to expand delivery capacity quickly while maintaining quality, control, and cost efficiency.
Rather than slowing projects down or committing to permanent headcount too early, Active Cyber took a strategic approach to resourcing. By augmenting their teams with highly specialised contract consultants, they ensured every project had the expertise it needed at exactly the right time.
The Challenge
With cyber threats evolving rapidly and digital transformation accelerating across their client base, Active Cyber was managing a portfolio of high priority projects that required advanced Identity and Cloud Security skills.
Although their internal teams were highly capable, the scale and timing of upcoming work created a resourcing gap. The specialist skills required were difficult to source in the permanent market within tight timeframes. Traditional recruitment routes were slow and costly, and there was no certainty that demand would remain high enough to justify long term hires.
Active Cyber needed a flexible, high quality resourcing model that could scale quickly, deliver niche expertise, and support strong cost control.
The Solution
Working in close partnership, we supported Active Cyber in developing a targeted resource augmentation strategy focused on speed, flexibility, and technical excellence.
Within 48 to 72 hours, certified and fully vetted consultants were placed into critical roles and integrated seamlessly with existing teams. Each consultant brought deep hands on expertise in Identity and Cloud Security, allowing them to make an immediate impact.
The engagement model was deliberately agile. Consultants were engaged on an hourly basis, giving Active Cyber the ability to scale resources up or down in line with project demand. This ensured delivery momentum was maintained without committing to unnecessary long term costs.
The Results
The outcome was a clear win for Active Cyber across delivery, efficiency, and cost management.
Projects were completed on schedule while meeting all quality and security standards. By using hourly contract resources instead of permanent hires, Active Cyber optimised expenditure while still accessing top tier talent. The introduction of niche technical skills strengthened in house capabilities and improved readiness for future projects.
Most notably, the ability to deploy experienced consultants at speed saved an estimated three weeks of additional work time, enabling Active Cyber to deliver outcomes faster and with greater confidence.
By adopting a flexible and specialist led approach to resourcing, Active Cyber reinforced its position as a high performing and agile security partner, well equipped to respond to evolving threats and future growth.
