Cybersecurity Services in London Protect Your SME

Phishing & Business Email Compromise

Phishing and Business Email Compromise (BEC) remain the most common forms of cyber attacks targeting SMEs.

In 2025, 93% of businesses that experienced a cyber incident reported phishing as the initial attack vector. These scams often impersonate trusted brands or colleagues to trick employees into clicking malicious links, transferring funds, or revealing sensitive data.

These attacks are particularly damaging, often bypassing spam filters and leading to direct financial loss.

Highlighting the importance of team testing & training further for London based SME’s

Data Breaches & GDPR Non‑Compliance

A data breach doesn’t just harm your reputation, it can also bring hefty regulatory fines under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

In 2025, data breaches cost UK SMEs on average £3,398 per incident, excluding legal and reputational damage.

Failing to notify affected customers or regulators within 72 hours can result in penalties and lost trust, especially if sensitive customer data is involved.

Weak or Reused Passwords

Poor password practices are still one of the top causes of security breaches in SMEs.

Weak or reused passwords give attackers easy access via brute force attacks or credential stuffing, especially when employees use the same password across multiple platforms.

In 2025, password-related attacks contributed to more than 60% of successful intrusions, highlighting the importance of password managers and multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Take advantage of our free demo for a business password manager that will secure your business passwords with ease.

Insider Threats / Human Error

Not all threats come from outside.

In fact, human error remains the leading cause of cyber incidents, whether it’s misconfiguring access rights, sending sensitive information to the wrong recipient, or falling for phishing emails.

Insider threats, whether malicious or accidental, are especially dangerous as they often bypass perimeter defences.

Regular employee training and least‑privilege access policies are essential to mitigating this risk.

Supply Chain Risk

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting SMEs through third-party vendors, IT providers, or software updates, a tactic known as supply chain attacks.

In 2025, multiple high-profile breaches were traced back to compromised supply chain partners. These attacks exploit the trusted relationships SMEs have with their suppliers, making it crucial to vet vendors and monitor access to shared systems and data.

Unpatched Software or Unsupported Systems

Outdated software and unsupported systems are easy entry points for attackers.

Cybercriminals actively scan for known vulnerabilities in unpatched applications, plugins, and operating systems like Windows XP, Windows 7 or Windows 10.

In 2025, a significant number of SME breaches occurred due to systems running outdated versions of Microsoft Exchange, Apache, or unsupported legacy software.

Applying security patches promptly and using supported technologies are critical best practices. IN cases where this is not possible we can work with you on a case by case basis implementing the necessary measures to ensure you are secure.

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