Cyber Security for SMEs — Protection That Works as Hard as You Do

CREST-certified cyber security services built for UK small businesses. Penetration testing, Cyber Essentials, 24/7 monitoring and practical protection — from a team that has been defending SMEs since 2014.

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Cyber Essentials

UK government certification from gap assessment to submission — v3.3 compliant.

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Penetration Testing

CREST-certified testing of your networks, applications and infrastructure.

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24/7 Monitoring

Round-the-clock threat detection and incident response from our UK-based SOC.

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Email Security

Phishing prevention, DMARC configuration and business email compromise protection.

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Cyber security for small businesses should not mean watered-down enterprise products or tools you never have time to manage. UK SMEs face the same threats as large organisations — ransomware, phishing, data breaches — but attackers specifically target smaller businesses because they assume your defences are weaker. One successful breach can mean lost data, regulatory fines and significant downtime.

SME Cyber Solutions was founded on cyber security — it is not a bolt-on, it is our heritage. Our CREST-certified team delivers practical, affordable protection that keeps your business secure without the complexity, and we have been doing it since 2014.

And because we also deliver AI automation, every solution we build is secured from day one — no retrofitting, no gaps.

🛡️ Cyber Essentials Certified
✅ Crest Certified Practitioners
🤝 NWCSC Members
🏙️ Cyber London Partners
🏢 Protecting 1,000+ UK SMEs

Our Cybersecurity Services

Practical, layered protection covering every aspect of your digital infrastructure

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24/7 Network Monitoring & Threat Detection

Know about threats before they become breaches

Our security operations team monitors your network around the clock, detecting anomalies, suspicious activity and potential intrusions in real time. When a threat is identified, we act — not just alert.

For an SME, the real danger is that threats rarely announce themselves. Attackers can spend days or weeks moving quietly through a network — exfiltrating data, mapping systems or installing ransomware — before anyone notices. Without continuous monitoring, that activity goes unseen until significant damage has been done. Our UK-based SOC team uses behavioural analytics and threat intelligence feeds to identify early warning signs, giving you the opportunity to contain an incident before it escalates.

What's Included:

  • Continuous network traffic analysis
  • Real-time alerting and incident response
  • Monthly security reports and recommendations
  • Threat intelligence feeds updated daily
  • Dedicated UK-based SOC team

Ideal For:

Any business handling sensitive customer data, financial information or operating in regulated sectors

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Endpoint Protection

Secure every device — wherever your team works

With remote and hybrid working now standard, every laptop, desktop and mobile device is a potential entry point. We deploy and manage advanced endpoint protection across your entire fleet.

Every device your team uses represents a potential entry point into your business — and with hybrid and remote working now standard, the traditional network perimeter has all but disappeared. Attackers actively target unmanaged or poorly protected laptops, particularly those connecting via home or public networks. Without endpoint protection, a single compromised device can hand an attacker a foothold into your entire network. Managed endpoint security closes that gap, ensuring every machine is monitored, patched and protected wherever it operates.

What's Included:

  • Next-generation antivirus and anti-malware
  • Device encryption and remote wipe capability
  • Patch management and software updates
  • USB and removable media controls
  • Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Ideal For:

Businesses with remote teams, BYOD policies, or multiple office locations

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Email Security & Phishing Prevention

Stop attacks before they reach your inbox

Over 90% of cyberattacks start with an email. Our email security solution filters malicious content, blocks phishing attempts and protects against business email compromise — one of the most costly threats facing SMEs.

Phishing attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, with criminals crafting emails that convincingly impersonate genuine suppliers, HMRC or even your own colleagues. For an SME without a dedicated IT team, it is extremely difficult to tell a legitimate message from a malicious one. A single successful phishing attack can lead to fraudulent payments, stolen credentials or ransomware — often within minutes of a link being clicked. If you use automated email workflows, those processes need the same level of protection as your admin automation.

What's Included:

  • Advanced spam and phishing filtering
  • Malicious link and attachment scanning
  • DMARC, DKIM and SPF configuration
  • Business Email Compromise (BEC) protection
  • Simulated phishing training campaigns

Ideal For:

Every business — email is the number one attack vector for UK SMEs

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Penetration Testing

Find your weaknesses before attackers do

Our Crest-certified analysts conduct thorough penetration tests against your systems, networks and web applications — identifying vulnerabilities and providing a clear remediation roadmap.

Many SMEs assume they are too small to warrant a targeted attack — but attackers use automated tools that probe thousands of systems simultaneously, looking for known vulnerabilities regardless of organisation size. A penetration test gives you an accurate, evidence-based view of where those weaknesses exist before someone with malicious intent finds them first. The report does not simply list problems — it prioritises them by risk level and provides a clear roadmap for what to address first.

What's Included:

  • External and internal network penetration testing
  • Web application and API testing
  • Social engineering assessments
  • Detailed findings report with risk ratings
  • Remediation support and re-testing

Ideal For:

Businesses seeking compliance, insurance requirements, or confidence in their security posture

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Cyber Essentials & Compliance Support

Meet government standards and win more contracts

Cyber Essentials certification is increasingly required to win government and enterprise contracts. We guide you through the process, handle the technical implementation and support your application from start to finish.

Cyber Essentials is the UK Government's baseline cybersecurity certification scheme, designed to address the vulnerabilities most commonly exploited by opportunistic attackers. Achieving it demonstrates to clients, partners and insurers that your organisation takes security seriously — and for businesses bidding on public sector contracts, it is often a mandatory requirement. Beyond the badge, the certification process typically closes the weaknesses that account for the majority of successful breaches. Without it, you may be forfeiting contracts and leaving avoidable gaps unaddressed.

What's Included:

  • Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification
  • Gap analysis and readiness assessment
  • Technical remediation to meet requirements
  • GDPR and data protection alignment
  • Ongoing compliance monitoring

Ideal For:

Businesses bidding for government contracts, regulated industries, or those seeking cyber insurance

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Security Awareness Training

Turn your team into your strongest line of defence

Technology alone can't stop every attack. Your people need to know how to spot threats and respond correctly. Our training programmes are engaging, practical and tailored to the threats your business actually faces.

Even with the best technical controls in place, your people remain a significant factor in your security posture — and experienced attackers know it. Social engineering, pretexting and increasingly convincing phishing campaigns all rely on human responses rather than software exploits. Untrained staff are far more likely to click a malicious link, disclose credentials or approve a fraudulent payment. Regular, practical training builds the awareness and habits needed to significantly reduce the risk of a successful human-targeted attack.

What's Included:

  • Interactive e-learning modules
  • Simulated phishing campaigns
  • Role-specific training for finance, HR and leadership
  • Progress tracking and reporting dashboard
  • Regular refresher content and threat updates

Ideal For:

All businesses — human error remains the leading cause of successful cyberattacks

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Why Security-First Matters for AI-Powered Businesses

As you automate more of your operations, protecting those systems becomes critical

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AI Systems Need Protecting Too

AI agents handle sensitive data — customer records, financial information, operational data. Without proper security, they become a high-value target. We secure every AI solution we deploy.

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Integrated From Day One

Because we handle both AI and security, your automation and your defences are designed to work together — no gaps, no misconfigurations, no afterthought security layers.

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Scale Safely

As your business grows and your automation expands, your security posture scales with it. We provide ongoing monitoring and reviews so you're never left exposed as things change.

Our Credentials & Heritage

SME Cyber Solutions was founded by cybersecurity professionals who saw that UK SMEs were being underserved — either priced out of enterprise solutions or sold products that didn't fit their needs.

We are Cyber Essentials certified, hold Crest CPSA certification, and are active members of the North West Cyber Security Cluster (NWCSC) and Cyber London. Our team brings decades of combined experience protecting businesses across financial services, healthcare, professional services and beyond.

When we added AI automation to our services, we did it because our clients asked us to — and because we could do it right. Security is in our DNA, not a checkbox.

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Why SMEs Are Targeted — and What a Layered Approach Looks Like

Small and medium-sized businesses are disproportionately targeted by cybercriminals — not necessarily because of the specific data they hold, but because of the assumptions attackers make about their defences. Lean IT teams, constrained budgets and a natural focus on core operations can leave security as an afterthought, and experienced threat actors know how to exploit that.

A layered security approach — sometimes called defence in depth — acknowledges that no single control can stop every threat. Multiple overlapping layers work together: network monitoring catches intrusions early, endpoint protection limits damage if a device is compromised, email security stops attacks at the point of entry, and staff training ensures your team reinforces rather than undermines your defences.

When one layer fails, others compensate. That is the difference between a contained incident and a catastrophic breach. For a deeper look at how this applies when AI and automation are part of your operations, read our guide: Five Critical Security Considerations for Your AI Strategy.

Don't Wait for a Breach to Take Security Seriously

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