Cyber security and Cyber Essentials for small businesses
Practical security for businesses across Suffolk and North Essex: Cyber Essentials, two-step login, antivirus, password management and staff awareness. We focus on the measures that stop the most common attacks.
What’s included
- Support to achieve Cyber Essentials, the UK government-backed certification
- Two-step login (MFA) on every email and cloud account
- Managed antivirus and endpoint protection on every computer
- Rolling out a password manager to your team
- Staff awareness of phishing emails and fake invoice fraud
- Security reviews of your accounts, devices and admin access
- Safe set-up for working from home and on the road
Useful reading: our password policy for offices and 10 reasons to use a password keeper.
Who it’s for
Cyber security matters for any business that holds customer data, takes payments or relies on email to run, which is nearly every business.
Customers, insurers and some public sector contracts ask for Cyber Essentials. If you’ve been asked for it, or simply want the reassurance it brings, we’ll help you get there.
How it works
1. Free consultation
We talk through how your business works and where the risks are.
2. Security review
We check accounts, devices, backups and admin access against the Cyber Essentials controls.
3. Fix the gaps
We put the missing protections in place, starting with the ones that matter most.
4. Keep it that way
We keep your systems updated and protected, and support you when certification is due for renewal.
How pricing works
Every business is different, so we agree a fixed price after a free consultation, once we understand your systems and what you need. No surprises.
What our clients say
Computer Medic helped us meet Cyber Security Essentials requirements and gain more clients. We now have centrally managed and controlled system. I simply let Computer Medic take care of all IT management.
Paul G, business client
Common questions
What is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme covering five basic technical controls: firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection and keeping software up to date. Certification shows customers you have the basics covered.
Do small businesses really get targeted?
Yes. Most attacks aren’t personal. They’re automated phishing emails and password attacks sent to thousands of businesses at once, which is why basics like two-step login and updates make such a difference.
How long does Cyber Essentials take?
It depends on how closely your systems already meet the five controls. After the security review we’ll tell you exactly what needs doing, and most of the work can be done remotely without disrupting your team.
What happens at the free consultation?
We review your current IT systems with you and explain what onboarding with Computer Medic would look like. There’s no cost and no obligation.
What are your support hours?
We’re available 9am–5pm, seven days a week, with out-of-hours help for emergencies.
How much does it cost?
We agree a fixed price after the free consultation, once we understand your systems and what you need.
Related services
Business backup
Managed backup of email, files, computers and servers, with tested restores.
Managed IT support
Helpdesk, remote and on-site support, monitoring and updates for your whole team.
Areas we cover
We support businesses across Suffolk and North Essex from our office in Sudbury, on site and remotely.
Book a free IT consultation
We’ll review your current IT systems with you and show you what onboarding with Computer Medic would look like. No cost and no obligation.