A clear picture of your cyber risk

You can't protect what you can't see. A cyber security assessment gives you an honest, expert view of where your business stands today - the vulnerabilities in your technology, the gaps in your policies and the everyday habits that put you at risk.

We review your defences against common threats such as phishing and ransomware, then hand you a clear, prioritised report - no jargon, just what's at risk and how to fix it. Every engagement can start with a free, no-obligation health check.

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What a security assessment covers

Real security is about technology, processes and people working together. Our assessment looks across all three so nothing is missed.

Network & Infrastructure

A review of firewalls, servers, endpoints and connectivity to find misconfigurations, weak points and unpatched systems.

Access & Identity

How accounts, permissions and authentication are managed - including multi-factor authentication and whether people can reach only what they should.

Policies & Compliance

A check of your security policies and processes against good practice and requirements such as UK GDPR and Cyber Essentials.

People & Awareness

How well your team recognises threats and follows secure habits - since human error remains a leading cause of breaches.

Backup & Recovery

Whether your backups are secure, separated and actually tested - your fastest route to recovery after an incident like ransomware.

Prioritised Action Plan

A clear, ranked set of recommendations so you know exactly what to tackle first for the biggest reduction in risk.

Our assessment process

Straightforward, thorough and built around your business - here's what to expect.

01

Discover

We get to know your business, your systems and your priorities, and agree the scope of the assessment together.

02

Review

Our engineers examine your technology, policies and processes, testing them against common threats and good-practice standards.

03

Report

You receive a clear, prioritised report of what we found, how serious each issue is, and practical steps to put it right.

04

Act

We can help you carry out the recommendations - or take on ongoing protection - so the findings turn into real, lasting improvement.

The risk is real - and rising

Cyber criminals increasingly target small and medium-sized businesses, where security is often assumed to be weaker. An assessment is the fastest way to find out where you really stand.

43% of UK businesses hit by an attack or breach in the last year
612,000 UK businesses affected in the last 12 months
£10,000+ top-range cost of the most disruptive breaches for medium/large firms
24/7 Security Operations Centre monitoring available

Source: Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025/26, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

Security assessment FAQs

What is a cyber security assessment?

A cyber security assessment is a structured review of your technology, policies and processes against common threats and good-practice standards. It identifies where you are vulnerable, how serious each gap is, and what to do about it - giving you a clear picture of your overall security posture.

What's the difference between an assessment and a penetration test?

An assessment takes a broad view of your security - technology, policies, processes and people - and how they work together. A penetration test is a focused, hands-on attempt to exploit specific systems. Many businesses use an assessment to understand their overall risk, then a penetration test to prove specific defences.

What's included in a free cyber security health check?

Our engineers review your current network protection, identify vulnerabilities and gaps against common threats such as phishing and ransomware, and give you a clear, actionable report - with no obligation to proceed.

How long does a security assessment take?

It depends on the size and complexity of your business, but most assessments are completed within a few days to a couple of weeks. We agree the scope and timescale with you up front so there are no surprises.

Will an assessment help with compliance?

Yes. An assessment highlights where your practices meet - or fall short of - requirements such as UK GDPR and standards like Cyber Essentials, and gives you a documented plan to close the gaps, which helps demonstrate due diligence to regulators, insurers and clients.

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Is your business secure?

Find out with a free cyber security health check - a clear view of your risks, with no obligation.

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