Cyber Security built and managed by those that assess it.
Modern attacks come from individuals, organised criminal groups and nation-state actors, increasingly using AI to scale their attacks.
That's why your business needs a layered defence. Better-IT's security team has built our security strategy around real-world attack methods, reducing risk by ensuring no single control stands alone.
We hold the standards we recommend
- ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 UKAS approved
- Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certified
- Cyber Essentials certification body with assessors in-house
“We use this company to keep our computers safe to operate they are always responsive when contacted and professional in their actions”
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Managed layered security to international standards.
The strongest security is layered, so a single weakness never becomes a successful attack. Every layer reinforces the next. Click through each layer to see what's included.
Data Governance & Backup
Your data sits at the core, protected from every direction.
Click through each layer to see what's included
Not sure which layers you already have?
We will map your current setup against all eight, show you where the gaps are, and tell you what needs doing first.
Cyber Essentials, start to certified.
As a Cyber Essentials certification body with two in-house assessors, we take you from first audit to full certification, and keep you there.
Cyber Essentials
The UK government-backed scheme covering the five core technical controls every business should have in place. The right starting point to show you take security seriously.
- Five core controls: firewalls, configuration, access, malware and patches
- Self-assessed with full guidance and remediation from us
- Annual certification, renewed each year
- A recognised badge for tenders, insurance and supplier due diligence
Cyber Essentials Plus
Everything in Cyber Essentials, independently tested and verified by a qualified assessor. The higher bar that proves your controls actually work in practice.
- Hands-on technical audit of your devices and systems
- Verified by an accredited certification body
- Guided through the audit by our in-house Cyber Essentials assessors
- The standard larger clients and insurers increasingly require
- Clear remediation if anything needs tightening first
“To me, Cyber Essentials is important because it raises awareness of cybersecurity at every level of a business. It reassures your clients that they’re working with an organisation committed to protecting their information, while helping employees understand the vital role they play in maintaining good security practices. It’s also an excellent benchmark for businesses looking to improve their cybersecurity, offering a straightforward and achievable model to work towards.”
Charity Link, Cyber Essentials certified
We took them through certification alongside supporting their IT day to day. Cyber Essentials Plus is next.
Free, takes a few minutes, and shows you exactly where you stand.
If a breach happened tonight, would you know by morning?
Most businesses only find out after the damage is done. A few honest questions reveal where the gaps really are.
Can you install software on your own PC?
Try installing something you'd normally ask IT for, then check Windows Update history.
Tap to revealIf it just installs, so does anything a phishing email talks someone into running. Application control, least privilege and enforced patching mean the click goes nowhere.
Tap to closeDoes your login ask for more than a password?
Sign out of Microsoft 365 and sign back in.
Tap to revealIf your password alone gets you in, the whole business is one leaked credential away. And a text message code isn't enough any more, those get intercepted.
Tap to closeCan you reach SharePoint from your own laptop?
Sign in to Microsoft 365 on a personal device.
Tap to revealIf it lets you straight in, a stolen password is all it takes. And so is anyone leaving on bad terms. Conditional access and device compliance check the device, not just the person.
Tap to closeHow confident are you that you could get a deleted file back today?
Delete a test file from a work folder and see how quickly you get it back. Then ask when your IT last proved a full restore works.
Tap to revealIf the answer is "the backups are running fine", that's a green tick on a dashboard, not a recovery. Immutable backups, tested monthly, verified rather than assumed.
Tap to closeProudly rooted in the East Midlands.
- Manufacturing & Logistics
- Professional Services
- Wealth Management
- Legal & Accountancy
- Construction & Property
- Estate Agents
- Recruitment
- Charities
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The questions we get asked about cyber security.
Straight answers on certification, monitoring, insurance and what an attack actually means for you.
We are a small business. Are we really a target?
Yes, and usually because you are easier, not because you are valuable. Most attacks are automated and go after whoever has a gap. The good news is that the basics, done properly, stop the vast majority of them.
What is Cyber Essentials, and do we need it?
It is the UK government-backed security standard covering the controls that stop the most common attacks. Many contracts, insurers and supply chains now expect it. We have in-house assessors, so certification is guided rather than left to a portal.
What is the difference between Cyber Essentials and CE Plus?
Cyber Essentials is a verified self-assessment. Cyber Essentials Plus adds independent hands-on testing of your systems. Plus carries more weight with clients and insurers, and we hold it ourselves.
Do you just sell software, or actually monitor things?
We monitor. Real analysts watch alerts around the clock, and when something needs action it gets actioned. Tools without people watching them are just noise.
What happens if we do get attacked?
We respond, contain and recover. Layered protection means one failure does not become a disaster, and backups mean your data survives even a bad day. You will also have a clear line to us rather than a helpline queue.
Will security get in the way of people working?
Done badly, yes. That's why we design security around how your team actually works. Most of our eight layers operate quietly in the background, so your people barely notice them. For most users, the only visible part is phishing awareness training, and that is intentional.
Application control is one area that can add a small amount of friction, but it protects your business from unauthorised software and malware. Do you really want staff downloading and running anything they find online without checks?
Our tools make the process as straightforward as possible, giving your team what they need while reducing the risk of a costly security incident.
Does cyber insurance cover us anyway?
Cyber insurance is not a get-out clause. If you're breached, the insurer will want evidence that the security controls you declared were actually in place and being followed.
If they aren't, or you cannot prove they were, the insurer may refuse to pay the claim.
How do we know our own provider is secure?
Ask them what we can show you: ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and Cyber Essentials Plus, independently audited rather than self-declared. If a provider cannot evidence their own security, that tells you something.
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