Services for Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses
The Threat
Of the 233 UK companies publicly listed by ransomware groups in 2025, 80% had fewer than 200 employees
Cyber threats need little introduction — every week brings news of businesses crippled, defrauded, or held to ransom. SMEs are hit hardest: those under £18m in revenue make up 64% of claims, rising to 84% for firms under £75m. As technology advances, dependence — and exposure — grow. Criminals follow value. You wouldn’t trust a stranger with your child or leave diamonds behind a weak lock; the same logic applies to your business. Understand cyber risk, mitigate it, and protect what matters.
The Challenge
41% of micro-, 50% of small-, and 67% of medium-sized businesses experienced a cyber breach or attack in the last year
SMEs make up 99% of UK businesses, employing three-fifths of the workforce and generating nearly 40% of total revenue. Yet they face the same cyber threats as larger firms. Criminals increasingly target vulnerabilities, not brand names. Many SMEs lack in-house IT or security teams, relying instead on outsourcers whose priorities may not match their own. That assumption is risky — what’s sensible for one business can be the weak point that brings another down.
The Opportunity
The good news is that many SMEs can strengthen their cyber security and reduce risk without major cost or disruption. Most attackers look for easy targets — so by lifting your defences just above average, you make yourself far less appealing to them.
In fact, many businesses already have most of the tools they need within their existing Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace subscriptions. What’s often missing is the knowledge and guidance to configure and use them effectively.
With clear, practical, and tailored advice, SMEs can take control of their security, build confidence with customers, and open doors to new markets that demand stronger cyber assurance.
The result isn’t just less risk — it’s a more resilient, trusted business that can focus on growth without fear of disruption.
Our Services
Improving your Security
We will quickly assess your business, help you to understand what needs protecting, and design some pragmatic improvements that will reduce your risk without disrupting your operations.
Getting you Certified
When the time is right we will help you prove the strength of your security and achieve appropriate certification (such as Cyber Essentials) to build customer confidence and grow your business.
Keeping you Safe
Even if your business doesn’t change, the threats it is exposed to will. With our fractional vCISO service you get enterprise grade direction and oversight for a fraction of the price.
Get in touch
For a free call to explore your digital risk and discuss how you can reduce it.