Cyber security for small businesses keeps your Microsoft 365, laptops, email and data protected every day. Our ISO 27001-certified team has been trusted by cyber-conscious UK small and medium-sized businesses since 2003.
Reflective IT put the right controls in place to stop threats before they reach your business, and manage them every month to keep gaps closed. If anything does get through, we respond fast. You get robust protection at a fraction of the cost of an in-house security team.
Critical incidents resolved in under 12 minutes on average
30-minute first response target for business-stopping issues
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Does your small business need cyber security?
Yes. Almost half of UK small businesses (46%) identified a cyber breach or attack in the last 12 months, according to the government's Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025/26. Phishing was by far the most common attack, hitting 38% of businesses. Yet only 12% of small businesses hold Cyber Essentials, the UK government-backed baseline.
Attackers often target small businesses because gaps such as a reused password, a mailbox without multi-factor authentication, a laptop that missed its updates or an invoice email nobody questioned make them easy targets. Those gaps are cheap to close, and closing them is what we do.
Strong cyber security keeps your systems and data secure, protects your reputation and helps keep your business running.
Data Protection
Keep customer, financial and staff records safe from theft, loss and unauthorised access. It's the information your business runs on, and the first thing attackers go after.
Fraud Prevention
Stop fake invoices and hijacked mailboxes before money leaves the account. Payment fraud is one of the most common and costly attacks on small firms.
Office 365 Backup
Ransomware or a major outage can stop a small business trading for days. Protected systems and tested backups mean you're back up and running quickly.
Winning and Keeping Clients
Clients, tenders and supply chains now ask for Cyber Essentials. Certification shows you protect their data and helps you answer security questionnaires with confidence.
Cyber Insurance
Insurers increasingly expect MFA, patching and backups before they'll offer or renew cover. Meeting those requirements keeps your policy valid and premiums in check.
Legal Compliance
UK GDPR requires appropriate security for the personal data you hold, and the ICO can fine businesses that fall short. Sector rules from bodies such as the FCA and SRA add more.
Secure Remote Working
Staff working from home or on the move get the same protection as the office, whatever device or network they connect from.
Cost Control
Preventing an attack costs far less than recovering from one. A managed service also avoids the cost of recruiting and keeping an in-house security team.
Why small businesses put off cyber security
"We already have antivirus and IT support."
Antivirus covers one of the five Cyber Essentials controls. Many breaches start with a stolen password or convincing email, which MFA, email security and staff training help stop.
"It's too expensive."
Much of the protection you need is already in your Microsoft 365 licences. We switch that on first, then add only the controls your business needs.
"We're too small to be a target."
Most attacks are automated, and phishing and password-guessing tools target every business they find. 42% of UK micro businesses reported a breach or attack last year.
"A client, tender or insurer is asking for Cyber Essentials."
We run the gap analysis, fix what needs fixing and support your submission, so you can go back to them with a certificate in hand.
"We don't know where to start."
Start with a free Microsoft 365 security assessment. One of our experts will explain your gaps and Secure Score in plain English, with clear next steps.
Our cyber security services for small businesses
At a minimum, a small business needs the five technical controls in the government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme, plus backups and staff training. Our services cover all of them, are set up properly at the start and managed every month.
Microsoft 365 Security
MFA, conditional access and secure settings across your Microsoft 365 accounts.
Device Security
Laptops and phones encrypted, patched and protected, wherever your team works.
Web Filtering
Blocks harmful and malicious websites before staff can reach them.
Email Security
Filters phishing and fake invoices, and stops criminals spoofing your domain.
Data Backup and Recovery
Tested backups of Microsoft 365 and your files, so you can restore fast.
Cyber Essentials Certification
Gap analysis, fixes and support through to your Cyber Essentials certificate.
ISO 27001 Certification
Guidance and support to achieve and maintain ISO 27001 certification.
Pen Testing and Incident Response
Find weaknesses before attackers do, and get expert help if you're attacked.
As an external auditor, it was an absolute pleasure to work alongside such a professional and committed team. Reflective IT Solutions Ltd consistently demonstrated a strong dedication to their customers and employees. The level of professionalism and collaboration displayed throughout the audit process was highly impressive.
— Claire-Leigh Gloyne
Rakib was on hand this morning to assist with various issues. He was polite, funny, and called back to check all was okay. Thank you, Rakib, for your assistance this morning. I appreciate your attention to calling me back. 5* for you. Keep up the great work.
— Janet
Everyone at Reflective are always so supportive. They are an invaluable support service for our company. Nothing is ever too much trouble.
— Valued Customer
Prompt, knowledgeable service with the human touch every time whether it is resolving service issues or planning new solutions delivered year after year.
— Brendan Thomas
Dan and Arjun both provided helpful support for a series of complex IT issues over the course of 3 days. Thanks to both of them for being so diligent.
— Vincent
They went the extra mile to be helpful in replying to my query form overseas. They made sure I could remain connected. Great service
By outsourcing your disaster recovery and backup function to Reflective IT, you have instant access to specialist engineers and industry-leading platforms and technologies. Benefits for customers include:
IT and security from one team
We run your IT support and cyber security together, with one team, one number to call and nothing falling between providers.
Built on your existing tech stack
Microsoft 365 Business Premium already includes much of what a small business needs. We configure it properly before recommending anything new.
Senior expertise
A CISO on staff and ISO 27001-certified processes give you senior security expertise that would be hard to justify hiring in-house.
90-day guarantee
Every new engagement comes with a 90-day money-back guarantee, so you can see the difference we make before you fully commit.
Our independently audited standards and technology partnerships underpin the IT support and security we deliver.
ISO 9001 certified
Quality management, independently audited. Certified since 2015.
ISO 27001 certified
Information security management, independently audited. Certified since 2015.
Cyber Essentials
Accredited against the government-backed baseline for cyber security.
Microsoft Partner
Microsoft 365 and Azure expertise for a secure, productive workplace.
Our technology partners
Established platforms for backup, protection, hardware, applications and email.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. 46% of UK small businesses identified a breach or attack in the last year (Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025/26). Most attacks are automated and don't check how big a business is.
At a minimum, you need the five Cyber Essentials controls (firewalls, secure configuration, access control, malware protection and security updates), plus backups and staff training to stop phishing.
Costs depend on your users, devices and the controls you need. A free Microsoft 365 security assessment gives you a clear, fixed quote before any work begins.
Start by switching on the security already in your Microsoft 365 licences, then add only the controls needed to close your most important gaps.
It's the right baseline, and clients and insurers often ask for it. But it proves your controls on one day. Managed security keeps them in place for the rest of the year.
Usually not. Antivirus covers one control, and most breaches start with a stolen password or a phishing email. IT support keeps systems working; security stops attacks getting in.
No. Most protection runs in the background. Conditional Access can reduce sign-in prompts on trusted devices, so security doesn't get in the way of the working day.
Yes. Intune, Defender and Cisco Umbrella protect devices wherever they connect, so home and hybrid workers get the same protection as the office.
Yes. Insurers increasingly expect MFA, managed device protection, patching and backups. We put those in place and give you the evidence for your renewal.
Call us. Business-stopping issues get a 30-minute first response target. Where needed, 24/7 SOC monitoring spots and contains threats around the clock.
Yes. Start with the essential controls, then add device management, backups, training or 24/7 SOC monitoring as your needs grow, without changing provider.
Speak with a cyber security expert
Book a free Microsoft 365 security assessment. We'll review your controls and Secure Score, tell you plainly what needs fixing, and recommend the right next steps, with no obligation.
