Resources
Cyber security guides for SMEs in the UK, BVI & USA.
How to pass Cyber Essentials. What to do in the first hour of a ransomware incident. How much an SME should actually spend on security. Plain-English guides for owners, MDs and finance directors — not IT specialists.
Foundational guides
Cyber Security for UK SMEs
The threats UK small businesses really face, and the controls that stop them.
Read guide GuideWhat is Cyber Essentials?
The UK government-backed certification, explained in plain English.
Read guide GuideHow Cyber Attacks Actually Happen
Phishing, ransomware, credentials and staff risk — how real incidents unfold.
Read guideHow to protect your business from ransomware in 2026
The controls that actually stop modern ransomware attacks in UK SMEs — explained in plain English, in priority order.
Read guideHow phishing attacks actually happen (with real examples)
A non-technical walkthrough of how modern phishing lands in UK business inboxes, with real anonymised examples — and what stops them.
Read guideWhat is Cyber Essentials and do I need it?
A plain-English explainer of the UK's baseline cyber security certification — what it covers, who needs it, and how to know if it's right for your business.
Read guideWhat is ransomware? A plain-English guide for UK SMEs
How modern ransomware works, why it targets smaller businesses and what an attack actually looks like.
Read guideCyber Essentials vs Cyber Essentials Plus: which one do you need?
A clear side-by-side comparison of scope, evidence and cost — and how to pick the right level.
Read guideWhere to start with cyber security as an SME in 2026
A pragmatic 5-step roadmap for businesses with no dedicated security team.
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