Cyber Security Managed Services
Cyber Security Services
Safeguard your business and prevent cyber-attacks with our tried and tested cyber security services. Our expert team at Your IT Department take the time to understand your business and its unique challenges, working closely with you to create strategies that fit your specific needs.
Understanding Cyber Risk and Resilience
Many small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that think they’ve got cyber security under control are surprised to find themselves victims of a costly cyber attack.
The reality is that basic antivirus software and firewalls aren’t enough and until you take proactive steps to protect your company from cybercrime, you could still be at risk of losing your data to an attack.
In their latest annual report, The National Cyber Security Centre highlighted ransomware (a type of software that blocks access to your systems until a ransom is paid) as one of the most severe cyber threats currently affecting the UK, with stealing and encrypting data now being thought of as normal.
As these threats continue to grow, itโs no longer enough to respond to cyber attacks after they happenโbusinesses need to be proactive in preventing them.
Our Cyber Security Services
How do we look out for your business at Your IT Department?
Cyber Security Auditing and Assessment Services
The first step in improving your businessโs cyber security is our zero obligation cyber security assessment. Weโll identify areas where your security management and defences can be strengthened to reduce the risk of cyber incidents. We also offer penetration testing, simulating real-world attacks to uncover vulnerabilities before hackers do. These services ensure your business is prepared to handle evolving threats.
Cyber Security Consultancy
By closely collaborating with your team, we can recommend the best practices to safeguard your systems and data, and ensure you comply with industry regulations. Our consultancy is about more than just offering adviceโweโre here to help you implement effective solutions that support your day-to-day operations.
Cyber Security Strategy
Our cyber security strategy services are designed to offer more than just short-term fixes. We work closely with you to develop a long-term plan that evolves as your business grows and the threat landscape changes. From setting up the right technologies to educating your staff, our approach is comprehensive and tailored to your specific challenges.
Cyber Security for Small Businesses
When you're running a small to medium-sized business, cyber security threats may not be your top priority. Perhaps you think your data and files aren't valuable enough to be stolenโor you may think that your current cyber security strategy is strong enough to protect them. Unfortunately, this often isn't the case. Weโll help ensure your cyber security strategy keeps pace with these changing threatsโfind out how in the section below.
What Do Our Cyber Security Services Involve?
Our managed security services go above and beyond basic cyber hygiene. Here’s what you can expect our experienced cyber security professionals to provide.
24/7 Monitoring and Threat Detection
We donโt just react to threatsโwe help you plan ahead, so you can stay one step ahead of attackers.
While technology has become incredibly advanced, it lacks the intuitive judgement and adaptability that only human expertise can bring. Our expert outsourced team will monitor your systems 24/7, working alongside the technology to provide the highest levels of protection and threat intelligence.
Our security experts undertake โthreat hunting’ โ not passively waiting for an attack but seeking out the warning signs of hackers probing systems. This enables them to identify weaknesses and head them off before they install malicious software or breach security controls.
Advanced Email Security
Email remains the preferred method of attack for many hackers. Traditional filters guard against known threats, and you need that protection. However, they cannot recognise highly personalised phishing emails often used in targeted attacks.
To protect your business against these threats, we use an Artificial Intelligence engine that integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365 and learns individuals’ unique communication patterns.
This then monitors their inbox and outbox in real-time, looking for unusual activity and identifying potential phishing emails. Potential threats are blocked before they get to your employee’s inbox. This all takes place behind the scenes and without slowing anything down. Alongside this, we implement strong encryption measures to prevent cyber criminals from intercepting your messages.
Cyber Security Awareness Training
One-off training is great, but the lessons are quickly forgotten, and behaviours revert back without reinforcement.
The solution is ongoing training, with lessons broken down into manageable chunks and constant testing of knowledge and practical application of the skills learnt.
Gain access to the world’s largest library of security awareness content and relax knowing your staff are receiving the best training straight to their inbox. Test awareness with simulated phishing attacks, then see tailored training for each individual based on their results.
Cyber Incident Response and Disaster Recovery
Even with the best defences in place, cyber incidents can occur. Our cyber security incident response and disaster recovery plan service ensures that if an attack happens, youโre not left in a dangerous position.
Our expert team will respond immediately, helping to contain the threat and minimise damage. We guide you through every step of the recovery process, ensuring your systems are restored quickly and securely. Whether it’s recovering lost files or ensuring minimal downtime, we ensure your business can continue to thrive, no matter what comes its way.
Data Protection Compliance and Cyber Essentials Certification
Keeping your business secure isnโt just about protecting data, itโs also about meeting industry standards and regulations. Our compliance services help ensure youโre ticking all the right boxes, whether it’s GDPR, ISO 27001, or PCI-DSS. We simplify the process, offering expert guidance to help you meet all legal and regulatory requirements without the headache.
We also provide Cyber Essentials Plus Certificationโa widely recognised certification that demonstrates your business meets the essential cyber security standards. This certification not only reassures your customers and partners of your data protection measures but also strengthens your overall cyber security posture.
Cyber Security For Remote Employees
Remote workers are playing a more important role in businesses around the UK than ever before. Whilst empowering your remote workforce with the right technical tools will drive productivity and success, the work-from-home (WFH) era also introduces new security risks for small to medium-sized businesses.
In addition to providing IT support for remote workers, you’ll want to defend your company from common cloud computing risks and targeted attacks.
Cyber Security Risks For Remote Employees
Mobile Devices
Protecting and monitoring smartphones, tablets, and laptops is harder in the bring-your-own-device era. Mobile device management enhances your device security.
Remote Access
Employees working outside of the office must have secure remote access to your network.
Identity Authentication
It’s easy for bad actors to impersonate your employeesโkeep the hackers out with identity authentication management.
The Company Cloud
Storing and transmitting data in the cloud makes conducting business a breeze, but it also opens up many risks.
Cloud-Based Apps
Collaborating in Microsoft 365 doesn’t mean it’s secure.
Why is Cyber Security Important?
Cyber security is important because cyber threats are evolving every day, becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect.
Hackers are not just targeting large corporations. Small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly in the crosshairs because they are often seen as easier targets. A single breach could lead to stolen data, financial loss, and serious damage to your reputationโsomething no business wants to experience.
Cyber security is about being proactiveโ24/7 monitoring, regular security checks, and having a plan in case something goes wrong. With patch management and real-time updates, we ensure that your cyber security evolves as new threats emergeโso youโre always ahead of the game.
Partnering with a Managed Services Provider (MSP) for Cyber Security Solutions
A Managed Services Provider like Your IT Department will become an extension of your team, taking the time to learn every detail about your company, from how your systems operate to who to contact when quick decisions are needed. We’ll get to know your team, your workflows, and your specific security needs, ensuring seamless support whenever you need it.
Unlike a reactive model that only steps in when something goes wrong, we work continuously behind the scenes, monitoring your systems 24/7, identifying potential risks, and keeping your business protected.
Why Choose Your IT Department
Choosing Your IT Department means that you get more than cyber resilience. You gain a great working relationship with a team that understands your business, offers personalised support, and is always available when you need us.
Here’s why you should choose us.
We Look After Our People
We take care of our peopleโboth our customers and our employees. We believe in building lasting relationships, which is why we donโt experience the high staff turnover that is common in the industry. This means youโll be working with the same Account Manager throughout your entire time with us.
No Interruptions
We handle updates quietly in the background, with zero disruption to your work. Weโre happy to schedule updates at your convenience, so you can focus on your business without interruptions, and we account for busy periodsโlike tax season for the finance industry, for example.
More Than Just Cyber Security
Need more from your IT? Weโve got you covered. Whether youโre looking for IT support, new hardware, or custom software to streamline your operations, we can provide the solutions you need. With just one support number to call, youโll have quick and easy access to all the IT services you need, when you need them.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We’ve answered some of the most frequently asked questions about cyber security services below:
What is cyber security and why do you need it?
Cyber security protects systems, networks, and data from digital threats like hacking, phishing, and malware. Itโs essential for safeguarding sensitive information, preventing data breaches, and ensuring business continuity.
In todayโs digital age, businesses are prime targets for cyber criminals. Without proper cyber security defences, you risk financial loss, reputational damage, and legal consequences.
Learn more here: Why Is Cyber Security Important?
Are small businesses likely to be targets of cyber-attacks?
Yes! There are several types of threats, such as disgruntled employees, competitors, social engineering, business email compromise etc. Most likely, you’ll be swept up in a sophisticated, volume-based cyber attack. So while you may not be targeted explicitly, you’re still at risk, especially if you’re under-protected.
Learn more here: Small Business IT Support
Do I need cyber security services if I already have protection?
Yes. In the past a firewall and anti-virus software likely gave you excellent security. But today, most cyber-attacks can bypass basic security precautions. Cyber security services need to improve both proactively and reactively to maintain the same standard you’ve come to expect.
Learn more here: Cybersecurity Strategy
Aren't you already keeping me safe from cyber threats?
We do already have core services to protect you from cyber risks. However, when we started providing IT services, we included best-in-class tools to protect against current threats.
The problem is that cyber threats have changed. And while you still need the current protections, as your trusted advisor, we need to discuss other protections that may be necessary to protect your data at the current time.