Small business cyber security

Cyber security designed for SMEs

 

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Practical, feasible and affordable cyber security for businesses

 

Minimise your risk of a cyber-attack

If cyber security is new to your business, it can be difficult to know where to start. This is where we can help. With over 20 years of experience in security, we can provide practical, feasible and affordable, long-term solutions:

 

 

Cyber Security Services

Cyber Security packages

Managed cyber security support packages, designed for small and medium-sized businesses in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Make cyber security simple and covered against new, adapting threats.

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Cyber Essentials

We help businesses to pass Cyber Essentials accreditation. Cyber Essentials is awarded by IASME and demonstrates cyber security commitment to your clients and customers.

 

Cybersecurity packages for SMEs

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ISO 27001

For businesses looking to demonstrate a high level of commitment to cyber security, then we can help organisations achieve ISO 27001. Book time with our lead security consultant to discuss how we can help your business meet the requirements of ISO 27001.

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Penetration Testing

Penetration testing, also known as a pen test, is a way of testing your cyber defenses. A simulated cyber attack is targeted against your computer system in a secure and safe manner to check for exploitable vulnerabilities. Penetration tests are often requested, either as part of a tender or part of ongoing supply chain security auditing.

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Cyber security
self-assessment questionnaires

Completing a cyber security self-assessment questionnaire can be difficult if you are not a cyber security expert, however, help is available.

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Firewalls

Block scam websites, viruses or malicious attacks from ever entering your network. Firewalls form a significant layer of protection for organisations of every size.

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What our clients say about our data backup

Data backup and disaster recovery are included in our security packages.

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Why is Cyber Security important?

SMEs are most vulnerable

Cyber-criminals target the path of least resistance. Small businesses typically have fewer cyber defenses and are therefore frequently targeted.

Ransomware is the biggest threat

Ransomware is the most common cyber threat to organisations. It is important to:

  • Prevent a ransomware incident through basic cyber security controls
  • Have measures in place to recover quickly from an attack, such as data backup.
  • Have cyber insurance to pick up the costs of an attack.

Prevention is key

The high number of cyber incidents means the Police can't arrest their way out of cyber threats. In addition to this, cybercriminals are difficult to stop as they are often based in countries that are not friendly with the UK. It means the best way to protect your business is to stop becoming a victim in the first place, with sufficient cyber security.

Our dependence on digital assets

Today, our society is almost entirely dependent on the continued availability, accuracy, and confidentiality of digital data.

Despite the technology’s obvious benefits, including the capability to work remotely, the information generated and reliance on connected technology also makes businesses a target to criminals and hackers.

The introduction of GDPR has gone some way to improve general cyber security, however, we can expect to see more regulation and legislation as our businesses and society becomes more connected and reliant upon digitalisation and IoT.

 
West Midlands Cyber Resiliance Centre


Members of the West Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre, who are affiliated with the West Midlands Police and National Cyber Security Centre.

Our partnership ensures that we keep up-to-date with security advancements and pass on helpful information about Government funded cyber security services and initiatives.

 

West Midlands Cyber Crime Statistics

Businesses, big and small in Birmingham and the West Midlands fall victim to cybercrime. UK Government stats suggest that 40% of businesses had cyber security breaches or attacks in the last 12 months, yet only 35% of businesses are deploying security monitoring tools. This means many businesses are simply unaware that they've been breached4. It takes on average 56 days to detect a cyber breach5, enabling cybercriminals to steal substantial amounts of information.

*Reported cost of cybercrime to the West Midlands Police, covers computer virus/malware/spyware, denial of service attack and extortion, hacking on servers, social media, email and telecoms.

£594,300

Reported loss from cyber crime in the West Midlands.

Action Fraud[4]*

42%

percentage of cyber crime caused from email and social hacking in the West Midlands.

Action Fraud[4]

 

£9.2bn

Losses caused by
IP theft
for UK businesses
every year

Cabinet Office[5]

 

£21bn

Losses caused by
cyber crime
to UK businesses
every year

Cabinet Office[5]

39%

of businesses report financial or data losses following a cyber breach or attack

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport[6]

80 days

Average timeframe to contain a breach.

IBM

 

£15.9m

Annual costs to business of customer data loss through cyber crime

Cabinet Office[4]

 

Advantages of using security services

Adopting a managed security package and gaining Cyber Essentials accreditation offers many advantages. You will have assurance that your data is backed-up. We are frequently asked: how do we backup data, which James explains in the video.

The advantages extend much further, providing peace of mind that you are prepared for future threats. It can also offer a competitive advantage, demonstrating to your prospects that you keep their data secure:

 

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Cyber security Packages for small businesses

Practical. Feasible. Affordable.

 

Cyber security for small businesses.

We have created two security packages to keep cyber security simple. The core and enhanced packages bring together the essential and proportionate defences a small or medium sized business needs.

There is no single defence for cyber security - having anti-virus or a firewall is not sufficient today. Cybercriminals can target your business in multiple ways. Because of this, a multi-layered approach is needed. A different tool tacklles each threat. This means you need a variety of defences all working at the same time in order to be secure.

This is why we have crafted two security packages. Both packages contain multiple defences that are practical, affordable, feasible and essential for a small business. We understand that cyber security may be new to your business. We will take the time to explain cyber security and ensure you have enough data as a business leader. Take a look at our cyber glossary.

The core package is included in our IT support, with the option to upgrade to enhanced package for further protection. Both packages are:

Designed for SMEs

Practical. Feasible.
Security proportionate for a small or medium sized business. 

Affordable & flexible

Monthly subscription, priced per person with flexility to easily scale up or down as your team size changes.

Keep you secure

Your data is safe. Measures are in place to protect, respond and recover from a cyber incident.

Expertly compiled

We've done the research and found the best suppliers. All you need to do is choose the level of cover.

 

Suitable to multiple sectors & industries

While technology differs from industry to industry and from company to company, our security packages can be applied to organisations across any industry. We will map out your IT and conduct a risk assessment to ensure that any unique business requirements are met.

Financial Services

Charity &
Non-profit

Professional Services

Manufacturing & Engineering

Property & Construction

Warehousing & Distribution

 

Get in touch

Let's make sure your business is secure. Complete the form and one of our cyber security experts will be back in touch with you shortly.

 

 

Get certified

We can help you to become Cyber Essentials accredited. This is awarded by IASME and demonstrates cybersecurity commitment to your clients and customers.

Cyber Essentials

You can choose to certify your business against the Cyber Essentials framework. Find out more about Cyber Essentials.

Speak to one of our cyber security experts to take the next step to become certified.

 

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Read our guide: Cyber Essentials Checklist: Is your IT company competent to help you pass?

Cyber Essentials - consultation for small businesses SMEs
 

Cyber security Webinar

Watch our webinar recording co-hosted with the West Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre.

Learn about the FREE, Government security initiatives available to Birmingham and West Midlands businesses today.

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Lets talk security

Book time with a cybersecurity expert and we can guide you though our security packs or becoming Cyber Essentials certified. Here are West Midlands cybercrime stats.

 

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