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Essential cyber security services for UK businesses
Make sure only the right people, on secure devices, can access your data. No expensive licensing changes. No complex infrastructure.
What is Security Essentials?
Security Essentials is our foundational managed cyber security package for UK businesses that want a strong, modern cyber security baseline without enterprise-grade licensing costs.
It's built on Microsoft's core security stack: Microsoft Intune, Conditional Access, Defender for Business, and automated patching via RMM. Together, these remove the most common entry points attackers use to get in.
Cyber security is a board-level business risk. A single breach can mean regulatory fines, reputational damage, operational downtime, and lost customer trust. Security Essentials gives you the controls to prevent that - consistently, automatically, without needing a dedicated in-house security team.
What Security Essentials delivers for your business
Reduced cyber risk
Automated patching, endpoint protection, and enforced security policies close the vulnerabilities attackers most commonly exploit.
Consistent security posture
Every device in your organisation meets the same minimum security standard - automatically, without relying on individual users to do the right thing.
Stronger identity security
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and Conditional Access mean that even if login credentials are exposed, access is still blocked unless security conditions are met.
Faster, simpler onboarding
Windows Autopilot automates device provisioning with standardised, secure builds - cutting onboarding time and eliminating manual configuration errors.
A security-aware workforce
Security awareness training and phishing simulation turn your people from your biggest vulnerability into an active line of defence.
A foundation for growth
Security Essentials is the first step in a clear, tiered security pathway. As your risk profile evolves, you build on what's already in place.
What's included in Security Essentials
Who is Security Essentials for?
Our cyber security services for small business and mid-sized organisations are designed for teams that need real protection without the overhead of an enterprise security operation. Security Essentials works well for organisations that are:
- Starting their cyber security journey and need a clear, practical baseline
- Modernising legacy security environments that rely on manual processes
- Already using Microsoft 365 and want to get more security value from their existing investment
- Working towards Cyber Essentials certification
- Preparing for cyber insurance applications that require evidence of security controls
- SMEs that need enterprise-quality protection without enterprise-level complexity or cost
No E5 licensing required. Security Essentials runs on Microsoft's core licensing tier. You get a modern, well-configured security posture without upgrading to expensive enterprise licences.
Your security pathway
Security Essentials is the first step in our tiered model for cyber security services in the UK. You don't need to buy everything at once - you move forward at the pace your risk and business demands.
| Tier | Ideal for | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Security Essentials (You are here) | Organisations starting their security journey or modernising legacy environments | Baseline device and identity security |
| Security Advanced + Compliance | Regulated industries, security-conscious firms, and businesses adopting E5 capabilities | Enterprise security and compliance |
| Proactive Security | Organisations needing SOC-grade, 24/7 defence | Continuous detection and response |
Security Essentials: FAQ
What is a Microsoft 365 security baseline?
It's a set of recommended security configurations that Microsoft publishes to help organisations protect their environments - covering identity, devices, email, and data. We implement and manage these baselines on your behalf, so they're consistently applied and kept up to date.
Do I need to upgrade my Microsoft licences to use Security Essentials?
No. Security Essentials runs on Microsoft's core licensing tier and doesn't require an E3 or E5 upgrade. It's built to get more security value out of what you already have.
What is BitLocker and why does my business need it?
BitLocker is Microsoft's built-in full-disk encryption tool. It encrypts the data on your devices so that if a laptop is lost or stolen, the data on it can't be accessed without the correct credentials. Our Intune compliance policies enforce BitLocker across all managed devices automatically.
How does Conditional Access protect my business?
Conditional Access controls who can access your systems, from where, and on what devices. Even if an attacker gets hold of a user's password, Conditional Access can block their login if they're on an unmanaged device, in an unexpected location, or haven't completed MFA. It's one of the most effective controls for stopping account takeover.
What is automated patch management and why does it matter?
Patch management keeps software up to date with the latest security fixes. Unpatched software is one of the most common ways attackers get into business systems. Our RMM-based automated patching keeps both Windows OS and third-party applications updated without any manual effort from your IT team.
How does Security Essentials help with Cyber Essentials certification?
Cyber Essentials requires organisations to demonstrate five key security controls: firewalls, secure configuration, access control, malware protection, and patch management. Security Essentials addresses all five directly - making it a solid foundation for achieving or renewing your certification.
Can Security Essentials be upgraded to a higher tier later?
Yes - that's exactly how it's designed. When you're ready to add advanced threat protection, compliance capabilities, or 24/7 SOC monitoring, you move to Security Advanced + Compliance or Proactive Security without starting from scratch.
Ready to go further with your cyber security?
Security Essentials gives you a strong foundation, but as your business grows, so do the threats. Take the next step with a more advanced security posture, or explore our full range of packages to find the right fit.