Managed cyber security in Farnborough, Hampshire
Managed cyber security for Farnborough and Hampshire businesses
We run your anti-virus, email security, firewalls, two-factor sign-in, patching and staff training as one monthly service, so your business has one local team watching over its devices, email and accounts.
Trusted pen testing, industry certified.
The basics
What is managed cyber security?
Managed cyber security means an outside team runs your security tools, monitoring and day-to-day protection for a monthly fee. We keep the tools up to date, act on alerts and train your staff to spot threats, so you are well protected without needing to hire your own security specialist.
It isn't the same as antivirus software. Antivirus is only one layer. Proper protection also covers email, web browsing, accounts, software updates and the people using them. Our managed anti-virus includes built-in ransomware protection, and we act on what it flags.
The aim is simple: close the gaps attackers use, act quickly on alerts and give you one local team for security.
Security audit, planning & protection
How we protect your business
We start by predicting where and how your business is most likely to be attacked, then plan protection around what we find. Once you agree the plan, we put it in place, train your staff and keep it monitored.
Where every client starts
Security audit and plan
We look at your devices, accounts, email and network to find where an attacker would most likely get in.
- We review devices, firewalls, user accounts and email settings
- You get a plain summary of the risks and what to fix first
- We build a tailored plan from the findings, not a stock package
- Nothing changes until you have agreed the plan
Ongoing, every month
Managed protection
We run every layer of your security and keep it monitored, so it stays current as threats change.
- Managed anti-virus with ransomware protection
- Next-gen email security and phishing protection for every mailbox
- Advanced content and DNS filtering to block harmful websites
- Managed firewalls, disk encryption and automated patching
- Dark web monitoring for leaked staff logins
What we look after
The protection we manage for you
One monthly service covers each of these. Every layer closes off a different route into your business.
Email security
Filters spam, phishing links and harmful attachments in your inbox.
Two-factor sign-in
A stolen password alone won't open email or files.
Managed firewalls
Software and hardware firewalls set up and kept current.
Encryption
Full disk and file encryption protects lost laptops.
Staff training
Cyber awareness training helps people spot a scam.
The benefits
Why small firms need it
Cyber attacks are on the rise and every business is a possible target. A data breach or ransomware attack can mean lost money, a damaged reputation and days of disruption to your work, whatever the size of your business.
Tools alone are not enough. Many attacks start with someone clicking a link, so we train your staff to recognise and report threats, strengthening your first line of defence.
Close the security gaps
We switch on two-factor sign-in, encrypt laptops and patch anything exposed to the internet first.
Staff who spot scams
Cyber awareness training teaches people to spot a fake invoice, email or login page.
Problems caught early
Proactive monitoring means suspicious activity is spotted and dealt with quickly.
One monthly fee
Your security runs as a monthly service tailored to your business, so you always know what you are paying for and why.
How it works
Predict, plan, protect
We find out where you're exposed, plan the right protection and roll it out in stages around your normal working day, so nobody loses access to the tools they use.
- 1
Predict
Find where and how you're likely to be attacked.
- 2
Plan
Build a tailored plan from the audit findings.
- 3
Protect
Roll out anti-virus, filtering and firewalls.
- 4
Train
Give your staff cyber awareness training they'll use.
- 5
Monitor
We keep watch and act on the alerts that come in.
Your people
Training your first line of defence
Most attacks start with an email. Cyber awareness training helps your staff recognise a phishing message or fake login page, and know exactly what to do when one lands in their inbox.
Local to you
Managed cyber security in Farnborough and the area
We look after businesses in Farnborough, Cove, North Camp and Hawley, and across the Blackwater Valley and the Hampshire and Surrey border to Frimley, Mytchett, Deepcut, Aldershot, Camberley and Fleet.
Most security work is done remotely, with on-site visits when a firewall or other hardware needs fitting.
Frequently asked questions
Managed cyber security questions, answered
What is managed cyber security?
An outside team runs your security tools, monitoring and routine protection for a monthly fee. Ours covers anti-virus, email and DNS filtering, firewalls, encryption, two-factor sign-in, patching and staff training.
How is cyber security for a small business different from plain antivirus?
Antivirus is one layer. Managed cyber security also covers email, web filtering, accounts, updates and staff training. A team also watches the alerts and acts on them, rather than leaving it all to software.
Do you train our staff to spot phishing emails?
Yes. Cyber awareness training teaches your team to recognise phishing emails, fake invoices and fake login pages, and what to do when one arrives. Your staff are the first line of defence, so this is one of the most useful parts of the service and one of the simplest ways to cut risk across the business.
Will security tools slow us down?
They shouldn't. We schedule scans and updates for quieter times and plan restarts around your work. If a computer struggles, we find out why and fix it.
What happens if we do get attacked?
Call us straight away. We contain the affected device or account, find out how the attacker got in and close the gap so it can't be used again. If we manage your backups, we can restore your data from a clean copy.
How does dark web monitoring work?
We watch for your business email addresses and passwords turning up in leaked data, so affected logins can be changed before they're misused.
When can we contact you?
Our team is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and we usually respond within the hour. Your systems are monitored, and we act on security alerts as they come in.
Do we need Cyber Essentials as well as managed cyber security?
Managed cyber security puts the controls in place. Cyber Essentials is a government-backed certificate that proves they are there, and many contracts ask for it. We can help you get Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus.
What is DNS and content filtering?
It blocks harmful and unwanted websites before the page loads, so a bad link in an email or search result is stopped before it can do any damage to your systems.
Do you protect our email?
Yes. Next-gen email security filters spam, phishing links and harmful attachments before they reach your team's inboxes.
Do you supply and manage our office firewall?
Yes. We provide and manage software and hardware firewalls, keep them up to date and review the rules, so only the traffic you need gets in or out of your network. We can also set up secure remote access for staff working from home.
Will two-factor sign-in lock staff out?
It shouldn't. We set up two-factor authentication on Microsoft 365 and other apps and help each person enrol. A stolen password alone is then not enough.
Do you encrypt our laptops?
Yes. Full disk and file-based encryption means the data on a lost or stolen laptop can't be read by whoever ends up with it.
How do we get started with you?
Book a free IT review. We look at your devices, accounts, email and firewall, then give you a plain list of what is fine, what is weak and what to fix first, and a tailored plan.
Other questions
Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us and our team will be happy to help.
Get in touch
Talk to a cyber security team in Farnborough
Book a free IT review to see where your business is exposed and what to fix first. We usually respond within the hour. Call 01252 204513 or email hello@farnboroughitsupport.co.uk.
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