Invoice fraud emails
A hijacked or spoofed mailbox asks finance to pay a new account. We filter spoofed mail and train finance to confirm by phone.
Managed Cyber Security in Reading
We provide managed cyber security for Reading and Berkshire SMEs. We protect your laptops, email and Microsoft 365, watch for attacks and prepare you for Cyber Essentials.
Book a free security review or call 0118 359 2276- Remote-first supportOn site across Reading when needed
- Proactive security monitoringAutomated alerts on every device
- Cyber Essentials preparationBasic and Plus
- Office hoursMon to Fri, 8am to 5pm
The short answer
What is managed cyber security?
Managed cyber security means an outside team runs the controls that protect your business: endpoint protection, email filtering, MFA, patching, backups and staff training.
It suits Reading firms without a security person who face demands from clients, insurers and tenders.
- Endpoint detection and response on every device
- Email filtering, phishing protection and DMARC
- MFA and conditional access in Microsoft 365
- Managed firewalls, DNS filtering and disk encryption
- Tested backups for ransomware recovery
- Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus preparation
What's included
Cyber security services for Reading businesses
One monthly agreement covers the controls below. We start with the gaps your security review shows are most exposed.
Endpoint detection and response
We run and monitor EDR on every laptop, desktop and server. When a program acts like ransomware, EDR isolates the device and we investigate.
Email filtering and phishing protection
We filter mail for malicious links, spoofed senders and dangerous attachments. We set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC, making your domain harder to fake.
MFA and conditional access
We put Entra ID MFA on every account, admins and finance first. Conditional access blocks unmanaged devices, risky locations and old email apps.
Patching and device management
We push monthly Windows, macOS and app updates and chase devices that fall behind. We encrypt every laptop with BitLocker or FileVault.
Backups and ransomware recovery
We back up Microsoft 365, file shares and servers to separate storage, run test restores and agree recovery times with you.
Staff phishing awareness training
Short online modules and simulated phishing emails show your team what real attacks look like. You see who clicked, and we coach them.
Security in Reading
Cyber security demands across Reading and Berkshire
The security pressure on your business depends on who your clients are and where your staff work. These are the patterns we see across Reading.
RG5 · RG6Thames Valley Park, Earley & Woodley
Large tech and life science tenants send suppliers security questionnaires, often asking for Cyber Essentials Plus. We map your controls and file the evidence.
RG2 · M4 J11Green Park & Reading International Business Park
Buildings off the A33 share comms rooms and networks. We put a managed firewall between you and neighbouring tenants and keep guest Wi-Fi separate.
Elizabeth line · GWRHybrid staff on the London commute
Your team works on trains, in Paddington cafés and on client guest networks. We enforce encryption, MFA and conditional access.
RG4 · RG30 · RG31Caversham, Emmer Green & Tilehurst
Accountants, solicitors and clinics hold personal data the ICO expects them to protect. We secure the reception PC, practice inbox and partners' home access.
Problems we fix
Four security problems Reading businesses bring us
Reused passwords without MFA
A reused, leaked password lets an attacker into Microsoft 365. We enforce MFA, block legacy sign-ins and flag staff emails found in breach data.
Unpatched laptops
Laptops in bags or at home miss months of security fixes. We patch each device wherever it is and report which are behind.
Failing a client security questionnaire
Your renewal depends on a large client's security form. We fix the gaps, draft evidence-backed answers and prepare you for Cyber Essentials.
Security review
We review your Microsoft 365 tenant, devices, firewall, backups and admin accounts, and list the risks in plain English.
Fix plan
You get a written plan that ranks fixes by risk, with a fixed monthly price for the managed service.
Rollout
We deploy EDR, MFA, email filtering and backups in stages and tell staff before anything changes on their devices.
Monitor and report
We watch alerts, patch every month and review your security position with you on a schedule you agree.
Frequently asked questions
Cyber security questions from Reading businesses
How much does managed cyber security cost for a Reading business?
Most Reading businesses pay a fixed monthly fee per user or per device. The price depends on your headcount, the tools you already own and how much of the work you hand to us. We quote after a free security review, and the quote lists every control included.
Is Microsoft 365 security enough on its own?
No, not with default settings. Microsoft 365 includes strong controls such as Defender, Entra ID MFA and conditional access, but many start switched off or left on default settings. We switch them on and set them up for how your team works, then add monitoring, tested backups and staff training to cover the gaps Microsoft leaves to you.
How do you monitor our systems?
We monitor your devices, Microsoft 365 accounts and security alerts, and every alert opens a ticket. Our helpdesk works Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, and handles alerts in order of severity.
Can you help our Reading business pass Cyber Essentials?
Yes. We check your firewalls, devices, user accounts, malware protection and patching against the Cyber Essentials controls, fix the gaps, then guide you through the IASME assessment. Managed security keeps those controls in place all year, which makes renewal and a later move to Cyber Essentials Plus easier.
Can you help us answer a client's security questionnaire?
Yes. Send us the questionnaire and we draft answers from the controls we run for you, backed by evidence such as MFA reports, patch status and backup test results. Where a question exposes a gap, we tell you what the fix involves before you reply to the client.
What happens if we get hit by ransomware?
Call us on 0118 359 2276. We isolate the affected devices, lock compromised accounts and work out what the attacker reached. Then we restore clean data from tested backups and help you decide whether to report the incident to the ICO, your insurer or Action Fraud.
Do you cover businesses outside central Reading?
Yes. We support businesses in Reading town centre, Caversham, Earley, Woodley, Tilehurst, Theale, Winnersh, Wokingham, Green Park and Thames Valley Park. Most security work runs remotely, and our team comes on site when a device or network needs hands-on attention.