Cyber Security
Prevention is better than Cure
Cyber Security represents a dramatically increasing threat to small and medium sized businesses. All business owners and senior managers need to invest a little time in their busy schedules to understand this threat. A small proactive investment could save an unwelcome disruption to your business.
Cybersecurity Services for Businesses
Cyber threats are one of the biggest risks facing UK businesses today. From phishing emails and ransomware to data breaches and system downtime, a single cyber incident can cause serious financial and reputational damage. Our managed cyber security services protect your business, your data and your people.
Cyber Security - What is it?
Cyber Security is the practice of protecting systems, networks, programs and data from digital attacks. It has become a critical shared responsibility for individuals, businesses and governments due to our increasing reliance on digital infrastructure and the rising sophistication of cyber crime.
The three core pillars of Cyber Security are:
- Confidentiality: Ensuring sensitive information is only accessible to authorised users.
- Integrity: Guaranteeing that data and systems remain accurate and have not been tampered with.
- Availability: Maintaining reliable access to data and services when they are needed.
The main components of defense are:
- People: Users must follow best practices, such as recognising phishing attempts and using strong passwords.
- Processes: Organisations need frameworks (like the Cyber Essentials – Cybersecurity Framework) to identify, protect, detect, respond to, and recover from attacks.
- Technology: Tools like firewalls, antivirus software, software compliance, 2 factor authentication and encryption are essential for securing endpoints, networks, and cloud environments.
Why Cyber-Security Matters for Your Business
Cyber attacks no longer target just large organisations. Small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly targeted because they often lack dedicated security resources. Without the right cyber security in place, your business is vulnerable to:
- Data breaches and loss of sensitive information
- Ransomware attacks and system downtime
Financial loss and operational disruption - GDPR and data protection compliance risks
Our role is to reduce these risks by putting professional-grade cyber security in place, without complexity.
Our Managed IT Security Services
We deliver layered cybersecurity solutions designed to prevent, detect and respond to threats before they impact your business.
Our services typically include:
- Firewall and network security management
- Endpoint protection for computers and devices
- Email security and phishing protection
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Continuous monitoring and threat detection
- Automated backups and disaster recovery
- Software vulnerability and patch management
- End point security management and compliance
- User Security Awareness Training
All services are managed by our experienced, local IT support team.
Monitoring & Threat Response
Cyber security is not a “set and forget” solution. We continuously monitor your systems for suspicious activity and potential threats. If an issue is detected, we act immediately to contain the threat, minimise disruption and restore systems safely. This proactive approach significantly reduces downtime and the impact of cyber incidents.
Protecting Your Business Data & Systems
Your data is one of your most valuable assets. We protect it through secure system configurations, controlled access, encryption and reliable backup solutions. In the event of a cyber incident or system failure, your data can be restored quickly—helping your business continue operating with minimal disruption.
GDPR & UK Compliance Support
We help local businesses strengthen their cyber-security posture in line with data protection and GDPR requirements. While compliance alone does not equal security, strong security controls play a key role in reducing regulatory and legal risk. We provide guidance, best-practice configurations and ongoing support to help your business stay protected.
Security for Remote & Hybrid Working
With more teams working remotely, securing users outside the office is essential. We protect laptops, mobile devices and remote connections to ensure your business remains secure wherever your team works. This allows your staff to work flexibly without compromising security.
What are the most common threats?
- Malware: Malicious software like viruses, worms, and spyware designed to damage systems.
- Ransomware: A type of malware that encrypts data and demands payment for its release.
- Phishing: Fraudulent communications (emails, texts) used to trick people into revealing sensitive information.
- DDoS Attacks: Overwhelming a system with traffic to make it crash or become unavailable.
- AI-Powered Attacks: Hackers are increasingly using AI to create more convincing phishing scams and automated malware.
- Software vulnerabilties: Attacking systems via insecure software that has not been updated to the latest security patch levels.
- Credentials: Leaked credentials allowing threat actors access your system.
Business Owner’s Guide to Cyber Security
The Business Owner’s Guide to Cyber Security provides an overview of the increasing technological threats to business. Just 30 minutes of your time now will help you make sure your business is protected.
The Security Resource Centre
Coming Soon.
The IT West Cyber Security resource centre provides a valuable collection of tools, staff training video and resource to help you protect your business against the threat of Cyber Security.
Why Choose IT West for Cyber Security?
As a trusted local IT support services provider, we deliver cyber security solutions that are practical, effective and tailored to your business needs.
- Local support and monitoring
- Proactive, managed cyber security
- Clear advice without jargon
- Scalable solutions as your business grows
We don’t just supply security tools, we manage them for you.
Cyber Security FAQs
1. What cyber security protection does my business actually need?
The level of cybersecurity your business needs depends on your size, industry and how you work. Most businesses require layered protection, including endpoint security, email protection, firewalls, monitoring and secure backups. We assess your current setup and recommend protection that fits your risk profile—without overcomplicating things.
2. Are small and medium-sized businesses really at risk from cyber attacks?
Yes. SMEs are one of the most common targets for cyber criminals because they often have fewer security controls in place. Phishing emails, ransomware and credential theft are increasingly aimed at smaller businesses, making professional cyber security essential.
3. How do you protect our business from ransomware and phishing attacks?
We use a combination of email security, endpoint protection, access controls, awareness training, backups and user safeguards to block threats before they impact your business. We also monitor activity continuously so potential attacks can be detected and stopped quickly.
4. What happens if we suffer a cyber attack or data breach?
If a cyber incident occurs, we respond immediately to contain the threat, isolate affected systems and restore data from secure backups if required. Our goal is to minimise downtime, protect your data and get your business back to normal as quickly as possible.
5. Will your cyber security services help us meet GDPR requirements?
Yes. While cyber-security alone does not guarantee GDPR compliance, strong security controls are a key requirement. IT West can help your business implement technical measures such as access controls, encryption, monitoring and secure backups that support data protection obligations.
6. Is cyber security managed for us, or do we have to maintain it?
Our cybersecurity services are fully managed. We monitor, maintain and update your security systems on an ongoing basis, so you don’t need in-house expertise. You get continuous protection backed by a local support team.
Get Expert Cyber Security Protection Today
If you’re concerned about cyber threats, data security, or compliance, now is the time to act.
We’ll assess your current setup and recommend the right level of protection for your business.