Don’t wait to be burgled before you lock the doors!

Security matters to all companies, large and small. Why, because we all allow access to our private data over a very public Internet. It may not seem that important to you today, but then who wants to second guess what a malicious or criminal mind can do with your data. Do it once - do it properly - sleep well!

Ultimately security is about process, culture and informed compromise. Process; because it underpins all good IT practice and security is no exception. Without process mistakes will happen, openings will be left and the inevitable change and system development cannot be securely managed. But security is a way of thinking and comes from the way an organisation and the individuals within it behave and think about security; it must be a first thought not a last, it must be a passion not a nuisance, it must be a mindset - the DNA of an organisation – the company culture. At The Bunker it is. And of course ultimately security must always be about informed compromise because let’s face it, if you are going to use the public Internet to deliver private information accessed by multiple individuals from multiple locations using a multitude of different technologies, you will need to manage security tightly on an ongoing basis. This is why we believe that whatever the size of your system and whatever you use it for, it must be built and looked after by a company with a culture that thinks security first.

Many clients describe The Bunker as having the capability and process of a large organisation combined with the flexibility and caring of a small organisation. We are proud to be described in this way. When you work with The Bunker you will experience this. Take a look at how security works at The Bunker and then come and talk to us and experience the culture and the passion first hand.

We are fiercely dedicated to security. We apply The Bunker Protocol™ to everything we do.  It’s proprietary and unique to Bunker-built systems. It’s been developed as a result of our deep experience in delivering secure application environments, our contributions to the internet security industry, and our military heritage. The Bunker Protocol™ framework comprises of three parts:

• Military-Grade Data Centres - in our underground Bunker outside the M25 in Kent and our mirror facility in Newbury, both protected by integrated processes for physical, digital and human security
• Hardened Source™ - our unique combination of open source and proprietary technologies built and integrated in-house from the source code up
• Tierless Support™ - no ‘first tier helpdesk’; tierless support - direct 24/7 access to qualified hands-on support teams

These three pillars, orchestrated by our expert system architects and administrators, create a managed service platform that’s much greater than the sum of its parts.

The Bunker - ISO 27001: Our commitment to process driven security

The Bunker bears the BSI Kitemark. This is your assurance that our security and management procedures are regularly subjected to rigorous, independent testing to ensure that they comply with stringent standards for safety, product performance, or reliability.

The Kitemark clearly demonstrates to our customers The Bunker’s commitment to maintaining the highest possible standards.

Statement of applicability: The management of information security relating to the provision of Ultra* Secure, Ultra Available managed hosting and data centre solutions.

Ben Laurie - The founder of our culture

Ben Laurie is acknowledged as one of the foremost computer security experts in the world. He is the creator of Apache-SSL – the web’s de-facto secure web server application, and a core team member of Open SSL – the world’s most widely used cryptographic library. He is author of ‘Apache: The Definitive Guide,’ is a founding director of Apache Software Foundation (ASF) and the Head of the ASF Security Team.