Why We Won’t Shut Up About Cybersecurity
If you run a business, the topic of cybersecurity probably doesn’t spark as much joy as landing a new client or wrapping up early on a Friday - but it’s just as important, if not more.
Business owners have a lot on their plate: clients to serve, a team to manage, and a hundred things higher on your to-do list than “check for phishing emails.”
But here’s the thing: one wrong click can bring everything to a halt. And it’s happening more than you think.
In just the first quarter of 2025, the NCSC logged 1,369 incident reports.
That’s not just a number - it’s a warning a-hoooga!
Out of those, 77 were serious enough to call in the experts. And losses? A whopping $7.8 million - the second-worst quarter on record. That’s not a fluke; it’s a trend.
So why do we keep banging on about cybersecurity?
Because too many businesses are still crossing their fingers and hoping they’re too small, too local, or too "under the radar" to be targeted. Hate to break it to you, but hackers love a soft target. And that often means businesses just like yours.
What’s worse? A lot of these breaches start inside the building. Not because your team is careless, but because they simply don’t know what to look out for.
How We Help (Without the Overwhelm)
We don’t just hand you a checklist and wish you luck.
We work with you - plain and simple - to make sure your business is ready for what’s out there:
Cyber Risk Audits
We dig into your systems to spot the weak points, before someone else does. It’s thorough but not terrifying.
Clear, Actionable Fixes
No jargon. No fluff. Just practical steps that fit your business, your budget, and your team.
Training That Actually Sticks
From real-life phishing simulations to best-practice refreshers, we help your team become your first (and best) line of defence. And no, we won’t bore them to tears.
SMB1001: Cybersecurity That Actually Makes Sense
Cybersecurity can also feel really overwhelming, especially for small and medium businesses without a full-blown IT department. That’s where SMB1001 comes in.
It’s a simple, scalable, and cost-effective way to get your cyber defences sorted.
Forget jumping straight to ISO 27001. SMB1001 gives you practical, real-world guidance on protecting data, managing access, and preparing for threats.
And it’s not just a one-and-done. With five levels - Bronze to Diamond - you can start where you’re comfortable and level up at your own pace.
Even better? It aligns with industry standards like the Essential Eight and NIST Framework, so you’re not just ticking boxes, you’re building toward best practice.
Because let’s face it - cybersecurity shouldn’t feel like that “this is fine” dog sitting in a burning room.
SMB1001 makes it doable.
So, let us know if you need a hand. Don’t leave it festering until 2am on a random Tuesday when you can’t sleep. Get ahead. Get our team on your side.
Honestly, contact us like it was due yesterday. 😉