Cyber Security Lincolnshire

Sensible, practical cyber security for Lincolnshire businesses — not scare tactics.

Overview

What we deliver

Most breaches we see locally come from the same handful of issues: weak passwords, no multi-factor authentication, an out-of-date server, or a staff member clicking a phishing email. We fix the basics first, then layer up from there with Cyber Essentials, endpoint protection and staff training that actually sticks.

What's included

Built for Lincolnshire businesses

Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus

We'll get your business certified and renew it each year. Often a requirement for public-sector and insurance work.

Multi-factor authentication

Rolled out properly across Microsoft 365, VPN and key business apps — with conditional access where it makes sense.

Managed endpoint protection

Modern EDR on every laptop and server, monitored by us — not a sticker on a quote.

Phishing simulation & training

Short, monthly micro-training plus simulated phishing so your team learns to spot the real thing.

Who it's for

The businesses we do this best for

Suppliers to MOD, RAF or public sector

You need Cyber Essentials (or Plus) on file to stay on approved supplier lists — we handle the whole certification without the stress.

Professional firms holding client data

Solicitors, accountants, healthcare and financial services — where a breach means regulator involvement, not just downtime.

Businesses just hit by phishing or fraud

Someone's paid the wrong invoice, a mailbox is sending spam, or ransomware is knocking at the door. We contain first, then rebuild properly.

Signs you need this

If any of these sound familiar, get in touch.

  • MFA isn't switched on for every user
  • Ex-staff still have live logins somewhere
  • You've never had a phishing simulation run
  • Your insurer or a client has started asking for Cyber Essentials
  • You're relying on free antivirus you can't monitor
  • There's no written incident response plan

How it works

A calm, documented process — no surprises.

  1. 1. Gap audit

    We benchmark your Microsoft 365 tenant, endpoints and identity setup against Cyber Essentials and CIS controls.

  2. 2. Quick wins

    MFA everywhere, conditional access, admin accounts split out, EDR deployed. Most of the risk drops in the first fortnight.

  3. 3. Certification

    We take you through Cyber Essentials or Plus, handle the assessor and file the paperwork.

  4. 4. Ongoing defence

    Monthly phishing simulations, staff training, dark-web watch and quarterly reviews so the posture actually holds over time.

Real-world example

A real client story

A Lincolnshire manufacturer came to us after their finance director's mailbox was compromised and a fake invoice for £48,000 nearly went out the door. Within 48 hours we'd reset every account, rolled out MFA, quarantined the attacker's inbox rules and set up conditional access. Six weeks later they were Cyber Essentials certified — a requirement that had just landed from their biggest customer.

FAQ

Common questions

We're a small business — do we really need this?+

Yes. Attackers don't pick targets manually; they scan for anyone exposed. Most ransomware victims we've helped are 10–50 staff firms in Lincolnshire who thought they were too small to be a target.

How long does Cyber Essentials take?+

Usually 2–4 weeks from kick-off, depending on how much remediation is needed. We do the assessment work for you.

Do you offer Cyber Essentials Plus?+

Yes — it includes a hands-on technical audit by a certified assessor and is required for some contracts.

What if we get breached?+

Call us first. We have a documented incident response playbook — contain the account, revoke sessions, preserve evidence, communicate with the ICO if data has left the building, and rebuild cleanly.

Do you train the staff too?+

Yes. Short monthly video modules plus simulated phishing emails. People learn by nearly falling for one in a safe environment, not by sitting through a two-hour PowerPoint.

Will this pass an insurer questionnaire?+

In almost every case — our baseline covers MFA, EDR, backup, patching and staff training, which is the standard cyber insurance questionnaire in a slightly different order.

Talk to a Lincolnshire IT specialist today.

Free 30-minute consultation. No sales scripts — just straight answers from someone who knows the area.