Modux, the Bristol-based technology firm specialising in high-stakes cyber security, has been named ‘SME Consultancy of the Year’ at the prestigious National Cyber Awards 2025. The award recognises Modux’s exceptional innovation, technical excellence, and significant impact on securing the UK’s critical national infrastructure.
Over the years the team has discovered many significant vulnerabilities across critical national infrastructure that has allowed them to gain access and control of mobile cellular networks, automated ships & even equipment onboard 1000s of trains across the world.
The company also manufacturer hardware & build software for critical national infrastructure, including a handheld radio frequency security scanner, Farfield Insight, developed for UK national security.
Founded over 17 years ago by brothers Danny and Sash Rigby, Modux has become a trusted partner for government, defence, transport, and telecommunications organisations. The company is renowned for its pioneering approach, combining elite security research with software engineering and deep-dive research to solve complex challenges that few others will attempt. The judging panel, composed of influential industry leaders, commended Modux for its dedication to quality and its tangible contributions to national security.
They work to help secure the systems of our nations critical organisations and play a vital role working to help secure some of UK’s most critical national infrastructure, including many new and legacy rolling stock.
“We are incredibly proud and honoured to receive this award,” said Danny Rigby, Director at Modux. “When we founded Modux, our goal was to build a team that could solve the hardest technical problems and make a real difference. This award is a testament to the passion, curiosity, and relentless dedication of our entire team. It is also a reflection of the trust our clients place in us. They bring us their most interesting and critical challenges, and we are privileged to work alongside them to help make the country safer.”
Modux distinguishes itself by integrating its specialist teams. Penetration testers are involved in writing production code, while software engineers participate in security research. This unique, multi-disciplinary approach ensures their solutions are grounded in the realities of both offensive and defensive security, a philosophy they extend to clients through bespoke training that empowers their in-house teams.
Sash Rigby, Director, added: “What truly sets us apart is our integrated culture of innovation. Our security research teams understand the challenges of building secure environments because they do it themselves, and our engineers are exposed daily to the mindset of our clients’ adversaries. This award recognises that collaborative strategy. We’re not just finding problems; we’re building the solutions and enabling our clients to become more resilient. We are deeply grateful for the support of our clients and partners, who make our work so rewarding.”
The National Cyber Awards are celebrated as a benchmark of excellence, recognising the foremost talent and achievements in the UK’s cyber security industry. The win places Modux at the pinnacle of the nation’s cyber security small and medium-sized enterprises, highlighting the critical role of specialist UK firms in safeguarding the digital landscape.