Most security problems come from missing the basics. We help homes and small businesses across Kent get the fundamentals right, in plain English, without selling you things you do not need.
If you sort these, you have already done more than most. We help you put each one in place properly, without making a fuss.
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A password manager for each person, unique passwords on every account and multi-factor authentication everywhere it matters.
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Sensible update policies for laptops, desktops, phones and tablets, across Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
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Backups for important files, mailboxes and devices, with a quick test now and then to make sure a restore would actually work.
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Spotting phishing emails, sensible reporting, and a short briefing for staff or family on what to do when something looks off.
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Proper recovery information set up on important accounts, so you do not get locked out at the worst possible moment.
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A clear plan for when a laptop, phone or tablet goes missing, including wiping the device remotely and changing the right passwords first.
We take a look at your accounts, devices and habits, then write you a short, plain-English action plan. You can run with it yourself, or we can sort the bits you do not fancy doing.
Cyber Essentials is the UK government-backed scheme that shows a small business has the basics in place. We help prepare for it without the usual consultancy fee.
§ Who needs it
§ What we do
Certification itself is independent. The IASME consortium runs it under contract with the NCSC. You can also read the official overview on ncsc.gov.uk before booking a chat.
Not at all. Home users benefit from exactly the same basics: strong passwords, MFA on important accounts, decent backups and being able to spot a phishing email.
Usually not. Most security wins come from getting the basics right, rather than buying more software. Windows and macOS come with sensible built-in protections that we configure properly.
We help small businesses across Kent prepare for Cyber Essentials, including the controls around access, updates, malware protection and configuration. Get in touch and we will talk through what is involved.
Get in touch quickly. We help you respond calmly: change passwords in the right order, secure accounts, check devices, review what was actually accessed, and document what happened so you have a record.
No. That is a specialist field and you want a dedicated firm for it. We focus on the practical foundations that prevent the vast majority of small business security problems in the first place.
§ Useful elsewhere
The official UK government-backed certification for small business security.
Type your email to see if it has shown up in any known data breach.
§ 06 · Get in touch
A short conversation usually saves a lot of worry later on. Tell us what you have got and we will take it from there.