Cyber Security Services

Protect Your Business
Before It's Too Late

Cyber attacks on UK SMEs are at an all-time high. Use-It Computers delivers multi-layered, managed cyber security keeping your data, your clients and your reputation safe.

The Threat Is Real

SMEs Are the Primary Target

Cyber criminals increasingly target small and medium businesses not because they're high-value, but because they're often unprotected. In 2025, 43% of all cyber attacks targeted SMEs, yet fewer than 1 in 5 have a formal security policy in place.

A single ransomware attack can encrypt your entire network, lock you out of client data and bring your business to a complete standstill. The average recovery time is 21 days and most businesses never fully recover. The right security posture prevents all of this.

43%
Of cyber attacks target SMEs (2025 NCSC report)
21 days
Average recovery time from a ransomware attack
60%
Of breached SMEs close within 6 months
£0
Cost of prevention vs. thousands in recovery

Top Attack Vectors UK SMEs 2025

Source: UK Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025

Phishing & social engineering 83%
Compromised passwords / credentials 61%
Unpatched software vulnerabilities 44%
Ransomware via email attachment 38%
Supply chain / third-party compromise 21%
Our Security Services

Multi-Layered Protection

Effective cyber security isn't a single product it's overlapping layers of defence. We build and manage the full stack for you.

Managed Firewall

Next-generation firewalls (NGFW) from WatchGuard and Cisco configured, monitored and updated by our engineers. Deep packet inspection blocks threats before they reach your network.

  • WatchGuard & Cisco NGFW
  • Deep packet inspection
  • Intrusion detection (IDS/IPS)
  • Monthly policy reviews

Endpoint Detection & Response

Next-generation EDR deployed on every device. Unlike legacy antivirus, EDR detects behavioural anomalies in real time and can automatically roll back ransomware encryption.

  • WithSecure & Acronis EDR
  • Ransomware detection & rollback
  • Zero-day threat protection
  • Managed threat response (MTR)

Email Security & Filtering

Advanced email filtering that stops phishing, spoofing and malicious attachments before they reach your inbox. The number one attack vector, properly defended.

  • Anti-phishing & anti-spoofing
  • Sandboxed attachment scanning
  • DMARC / DKIM / SPF configuration
  • Impersonation protection

Cyber Essentials Certification

We are a NCSC-approved Cyber Essentials assessor. Achieve government-backed certification, unlock public sector contracts and demonstrate your security credentials to clients and insurers.

  • Cyber Essentials (self-assessed)
  • Cyber Essentials Plus (verified)
  • Pre-assessment gap analysis
  • Annual renewal management

Penetration Testing

Accredited ethical hacking by our certified testers. We simulate real-world attacks against your network, web applications and staff to find every exploitable weakness before criminals do.

  • Internal & external network pen test
  • Web application testing (OWASP)
  • Social engineering simulations
  • Full written report & remediation plan

Security Awareness Training

Your staff are your biggest vulnerability and your best defence. Our training programmes and simulated phishing campaigns build a genuine security culture in your organisation.

  • Interactive online training modules
  • Simulated phishing campaigns
  • Measurable risk reduction reporting
  • Customised to your industry

GDPR & Data Protection

Full GDPR advisory and implementation service. From data mapping and policy writing to staff training and ongoing ICO compliance we make data protection straightforward.

  • Data audit & mapping (ROPA)
  • Privacy policy & procedure writing
  • Staff GDPR awareness training
  • Breach response planning

Dark Web Monitoring

Continuous scanning of dark web forums, credential dumps and breach databases for your business email domains. Get alerted the moment your data appears where it shouldn't.

  • 24/7 automated dark web scanning
  • Domain & email monitoring
  • Instant breach alerts
  • Compromised credential reports

Backup & Ransomware Recovery

Immutable, air-gapped backups that ransomware cannot encrypt. If the worst happens, we restore your systems and data with a sub-4-hour RTO minimising downtime and loss.

  • Immutable offsite backups (Datto/Acronis)
  • Ransomware-proof backup copies
  • Sub-4-hour recovery time objective
  • Regular restore testing
Government-Backed Certification

Cyber Essentials Are You Certified?

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme that helps businesses protect against the most common cyber threats. It's a requirement for any business that handles government contracts and increasingly expected by enterprise clients and cyber insurers.

As an NCSC-approved assessor, Use-It Computers guides you through the entire process from initial gap analysis to certification. We handle the technical evidence gathering so you can focus on running your business.

Cyber Essentials
Self-assessed certification covering the 5 technical controls. Ideal for most SMEs and mandatory for government suppliers.
Cyber Essentials Plus
Independently verified certification with hands-on technical testing. Provides stronger assurance and is increasingly required by enterprise clients.
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The 5 Cyber Essentials Controls

Protecting against ~80% of common cyber attacks

01
Firewalls
Boundary firewalls and internet gateways protect your network from unauthorised access.
02
Secure Configuration
Devices and software are configured securely default passwords changed, unnecessary features disabled.
03
User Access Control
Only authorised users have access to systems, and with the minimum privileges required.
04
Malware Protection
Malware and ransomware are prevented from running on your devices.
05
Software & Security Updates
Devices and software are patched promptly to fix known vulnerabilities.
Why Choose Us

Security Experts, Not Generalists

We've been protecting Lancashire businesses for 28 years. Security isn't an add-on for us it's central to everything we do.

NCSC Approved

Approved Cyber Essentials assessor government-recognised security expertise.

ISO Certified

ISO-certified processes ensure consistent, auditable security management.

24/7 Monitoring

Round-the-clock security monitoring threats don't keep office hours.

Local Engineers

Lancashire-based team. On-site fast when a remote response isn't enough.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Your Business Properly Protected?

Get a free, no-obligation cyber security audit. We'll identify your vulnerabilities and show you exactly what needs fixing before an attacker finds it first.