A cyber attack occurs every 39 seconds - this leaves your team continuously vulnerable to risks that could result in reputational damage, financial losses, and operational disruption.
To help protect your team and organisation from falling victim, it’s essential to make cyber security a business priority to ensure safe practices, reduce vulnerabilities, and maintain the confidentiality of your data.
We understand that navigating the complexities of technology and how to ensure robust cyber hygiene can be challenging, that’s why we’ve created this practical checklist. Built around the core security layers offered in our Cyber Security Packages, which are aligned to the NIST framework and evolve as the landscape changes.
1.Start with a Security Audit
Step one of our cyber hygiene checklist involves identifying and understanding your organisation’s current risk posture. A professional audit helps uncover vulnerabilities across your IT environment and is the foundation of a resilient cyber strategy.
- Assess endpoint protection, firewalls, and user access controls
- Review compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, and other relevant standards
- Identify gaps in your current cyber security policies and procedures
Our cyber security experts can conduct a full Cyber Security Audit and will pinpoint weaknesses and highlight key areas of improvement within your IT environment.
2.Protect Every Endpoint
Your team’s laptops, desktops, and mobile devices are common entry points for cyber attacks. Endpoint protection is an essential layer of our cyber hygiene checklist that ensures these devices are monitored and secured.
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions for added visibility and control enable real-time threat detection
- Keep all devices updated and patched
- Evaluate and remediate vulnerabilities.
- Regularly review user endpoint permissions
Our Cyber Security Packages include advanced threat detection and response, tailored to your business size and risk profile.
3.Secure Your Email and Cloud Services
Email remains the number one choice for phishing attacks, responsible for 85% of incidents in businesses and 86% in charities, according to the UK Government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025. Cloud platforms, while convenient, can also be vulnerable without the right controls.
- Use email filtering and anti-spam tools
- Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Monitor cloud access and permissions
- Add additional layers for impersonation and account takeovers
4.Train Your Team to Spot Threats
Your people are your first line of defence. Regular training ensures they know how to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
- Run phishing simulations
- Provide ongoing cyber awareness training
- Update staff on the latest scams and tactics
We offer Cyber Security Awareness Training, helping to build a culture of cyber resilience and boost overall cyber hygiene.
5.Monitor and Respond in Real Time
Cyber threats don’t keep to office hours. Continuous monitoring and rapid response are critical to minimising damage.
- Set up 24/7 threat monitoring
- Create an incident response plan
- Regularly review logs and alerts
We use industry leading technologies, all overseen by the award-winning security operations centre (SOC), to proactively manage, detect, and respond to threats before they become a problem.
Round-the-clock protection and expert support when it matters most.
6.Back Up and Recover with Confidence
Data loss can be devastating. Regular, secure backups ensure you can recover quickly from ransomware or system failures.
- Automate daily backups
- Store data securely offsite or in the cloud
- Test recovery processes regularly
Our Backup and Disaster Recovery Services are designed to keep your business running, no matter what.
7.Stay Compliant and Future-Ready
Cyber security isn’t just about protection, it’s about trust. Meeting compliance standards shows your clients and partners that you take data security seriously and care about cyber hygiene.
- Align with GDPR, ISO 27001, and industry-specific standards
- Document policies and procedures
- Review compliance regularly
Our experts can help you navigate complex compliance requirements with ease.
