35%
of UK SMEs experienced a cyber incident in 2024
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Cybersecurity & Risk Management
Keep attacks, phishing, ransomware and access risk under active control with layered protection built for SMEs.
Overview
Where this service fits.
SMEs are increasingly targeted because many have limited in-house security resources. Total IT Consulting helps close that gap with layered protection across users, email, devices, networks, cloud services and staff awareness.
Threat detection and responseSecurity awareness trainingIdentity and access managementEmail, web and dark web protectionFirewall, VPN, EDR and vulnerability management
Why this matters for SMEs
The risk is not abstract. These figures show why SMEs are acting now rather than waiting for an incident to force the decision.
70%
of SME attacks involve phishing as a common method
32%
of UK SMEs have no cybersecurity protections in place
60%
of severely attacked small businesses may close within six months
Core deliverables
What you get as standard.
The practical outputs included from day one — not optional extras, but the baseline of the service.
01
Threat detection and response
02
Security awareness training
03
Identity and access management
04
Email, web and dark web protection
05
Firewall, VPN, EDR and vulnerability management
Detailed scope
How the work breaks down.
Rather than a flat checklist, the service is organised into focused streams of assessment, configuration, management and support.
Stream 01
Threat detection and response
Rapid identification and mitigation of threats across the business environment.
Real-time monitoring of network traffic and system activity
Fast investigation and containment when suspicious activity appears
Executive reporting so leaders understand risk and response actions
Stream 02
Security awareness training
Reducing human error and social engineering risk through practical staff education.
Regular phishing simulations
Interactive training modules for staff
Progress and risk reporting by user or team
Stream 03
Identity, email and web security
A focused delivery stream within cybersecurity & risk management.
Multi-factor authentication enforcement
Conditional access policies based on location, device and risk
Single Sign-On integration with Microsoft 365
Anti-phishing, spam filtering, URL filtering and sandboxing
DMARC, SPF and DKIM configuration for email authentication
Stream 04
Endpoint, network and certification support
A focused delivery stream within cybersecurity & risk management.
Scheduled vulnerability scans with risk scoring and prioritisation
Patch management and remediation workflows
Antivirus, anti-malware and Endpoint Detection and Response tooling
Managed firewalls, intrusion detection, secure VPN and network segmentation
Cyber Essentials support, including firewall setup, device protection and secure cloud service usage
Dark web monitoring for exposed company credentials and immediate remediation steps
How we deliver
A predictable delivery rhythm.
Every engagement follows the same four stages, so you always know what is happening now and what comes next.
1
Assess
We review your current setup, risks and priorities to agree what needs attention first.
2
Configure
We implement, harden and tune the systems and controls around how your team actually works.
3
Manage
We run, monitor and maintain the service day to day so issues are caught early.
4
Report
You get clear, regular reporting on status, risk and the outcomes delivered.
Get started
Ready to talk through Cybersecurity & Risk Management?
Share the challenge, the affected teams and the outcome you need. We will recommend the right starting point — no pressure, no jargon.
Free, no-obligation consultation
A response within one business day
Practical advice scoped for SMEs
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