Protect Your Organisation from Cyber Threats — Without an IT Department
of cyber attacks target small businesses and most are preventable with basic steps
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What You Need To Know
What Is Cybersecurity and Why Does It Matter for Your Organisation?
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting your organisation’s data, systems, and devices from digital threats. For small businesses and charities, the risks are real and growing. Cybercriminals increasingly target smaller organisations precisely because they often have fewer protections in place.
The good news is that the most common cyber threats can be significantly reduced with straightforward, low-cost measures. You don’t need an IT team or a large budget but you need clear information and a few consistent habits. That’s what our guides provide.
Browse our full library of cybersecurity guides below, all written in plain English for non-technical leaders.
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Common Threats We Cover
Fraudulent emails designed to steal passwords, financial data, or install malware on your systems.
Malicious software that locks your files and demands payment, increasingly common for small organisations.
Unauthorised access to personal or sensitive data with potential legal consequences for your organisation.
The most common entry point for attackers and one of the easiest risks to mitigate.
Personal devices and home Wi-Fi networks introduce vulnerabilities that attackers actively exploit.
Free Guides
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The Cyber Security Gap Most Small Businesses Don’t Know They Have
Ask most small business owners whether they take cyber security seriously and the answer is usually yes. They've got antivirus. They use strong passwords or at least, they think they do. Their IT company handles "all of that." And then something goes wrong. The...
GDPR in Plain English: What Small Businesses Actually Need to Know
GDPR has been with us since 2018, but a remarkable number of small business owners still find themselves either slightly baffled by it, quietly ignoring it, or convinced it's primarily a large-business concern that doesn't really apply to them. It applies to them. It...
What Actually Happens When a Small Business Gets Hacked
Most people picture hacking as something from a film. A hooded figure in a dark room, lines of green code scrolling down a screen, a dramatic countdown clock. The reality is considerably less dramatic and, in some ways, more unsettling for that. Real cyber attacks on...
What to Do in the First Hour of a Cyber Attack
You've just realised something is wrong. Maybe files aren't opening the way they should. Maybe a message has appeared on screen that looks alarming. Maybe a supplier has called to say they've received a suspicious email from your address. Maybe your accountant has...
Common Questions
Cybersecurity FAQs for Small Business
Do small businesses really get targeted by cyber criminals?
Yes and increasingly so. Cybercriminals often target small businesses and charities precisely because they tend to have fewer protections than large organisations. Over 40% of cyber attacks target small businesses. The good news is that the most common threats are also the most preventable.
How much does cybersecurity cost for a small business?
Many of the most effective cybersecurity measures cost very little or nothing at all. Strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, software updates, and staff awareness are all free. The UK government’s Cyber Essentials certification starts from around £300 and provides a strong foundation for small organisations.
What should I do to improve my organisation's cybersecurity?
Start with the basics: enable multi-factor authentication on all accounts, use a password manager, keep software and devices updated, and make sure your team knows how to spot a phishing email. These four steps alone address the majority of common threats. Our beginner guides walk you through each one step by step.
Does GDPR apply to my small business or charity?
Yes. UK GDPR applies to almost all organisations that collect or process personal data — regardless of size. If you hold customer details, donor records, employee data, or beneficiary information, GDPR applies to you. Our GDPR guides explain your obligations clearly and without legal jargon.
What is Cyber Essentials and do I need it?
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification scheme that helps organisations protect against the most common cyber threats. It’s not legally required for most organisations, but it demonstrates a baseline level of cybersecurity to clients, partners, and insurers and is required if you work on certain government contracts.