Cyber Security Services in Cambridge and Surrounding Communities

Practical Cyber Security Support for Cambridge Businesses

Cyber security is an important consideration for organisations of every size. Businesses, professional firms, charities, educational organisations and growing companies across Cambridge face risks including phishing, ransomware, credential theft, data breaches and unauthorised access.

We provide practical cyber security services in Cambridge and surrounding communities, helping organisations understand their risks, strengthen their security controls and work towards recognised standards such as Cyber Essentials.

Whether your organisation is based close to Cambridge city centre or in one of the city's established communities, we can provide practical support remotely or, where appropriate, on site.

Cyber Security Services We Provide

Our services can include:

Cyber Essentials preparation and certification support

Cyber Essentials Plus preparation

Cyber security assessments

Cyber security consultancy

Vulnerability and risk assessments

Cyber security policies and procedures

Staff cyber security awareness

Microsoft 365 and cloud security guidance

Cyber security support for small and medium sized businesses

Ongoing cyber security consultancy and advice

Supporting Businesses Across Cambridge

Cambridge contains a diverse range of communities and business environments. The City Council currently recognises 14 wards across Cambridge, including Trumpington, Queen Edith's, Cherry Hinton, West Chesterton and Arbury.

We provide cyber security support across Cambridge, with particular focus on the following communities.

1. Trumpington

Cyber Security Support for Businesses in Trumpington

Trumpington is a growing southern community of Cambridge, with a mixture of established residential areas and newer developments. The area includes community facilities such as the Clay Farm Centre and Trumpington Village Hall.

As organisations develop and adopt cloud services, online systems and remote working, having appropriate cyber security controls becomes increasingly important.

We help organisations in Trumpington with practical cyber security measures, including Cyber Essentials preparation, cyber security assessments, security policies and general cyber security consultancy.

Cyber Essentials Support in Trumpington

Whether you are beginning your Cyber Essentials journey or need help identifying gaps in your existing controls, we can help you understand what needs to be addressed.

Book your free Cyber Essentials consultation.

2. Queen Edith's

Cyber Security Services for Queen Edith's Businesses

Queen Edith's is one of Cambridge's southern communities and forms part of the South area alongside Cherry Hinton and Trumpington.

Organisations in Queen Edith's can benefit from a proportionate approach to cyber security that protects business information, user accounts, devices and cloud services without creating unnecessary complexity.

Our services can help Queen Edith's organisations:

  • identify cyber security weaknesses;

  • improve access controls;

  • strengthen device security;

  • improve security policies;

  • prepare for Cyber Essentials; and

  • develop practical cyber security processes.

Protect Your Organisation

A cyber security review can help identify vulnerabilities before they become a serious incident.

Book a free consultation today.

3. Cherry Hinton

Cyber Security Support for Businesses in Cherry Hinton

Cherry Hinton is an established community in the south eastern part of Cambridge and is one of the wards within the city's South area.

Local businesses increasingly rely on cloud applications, email, online communications and connected devices. These systems need to be appropriately secured to reduce the likelihood and impact of cyber attacks.

We provide Cyber Essentials support, cyber security assessments and consultancy to organisations in Cherry Hinton and the surrounding Cambridge area.

Our Approach

We focus on practical improvements that businesses can understand and implement, rather than overwhelming organisations with unnecessary technical jargon.

Our support may cover:

User access controls

Reviewing how employees access systems and whether permissions are appropriate.

Secure configuration

Identifying unnecessary services, outdated configurations and other weaknesses.

Software updates

Helping ensure supported operating systems and software are appropriately maintained.

Malware protection

Reviewing appropriate protection for business devices and systems.

Network security

Helping organisations understand and improve their network security controls.

4. West Chesterton

Cyber Security Services for West Chesterton Businesses

West Chesterton is one of Cambridge's northern communities and forms part of the city's North area alongside Arbury, East Chesterton and King's Hedges.

Businesses in West Chesterton can benefit from independent advice about their cyber security arrangements, particularly where they do not have a dedicated cyber security specialist internally.

We can support organisations with:

  • Cyber Essentials preparation;

  • Cyber Essentials Plus preparation;

  • Cyber security assessments;

  • Risk identification;

  • Security policies;

  • Staff awareness;

  • Microsoft 365 security guidance; and

  • General cyber security consultancy.

Strengthen Your Cyber Security

Understanding your current security position is an important first step towards improving it.

Arrange your free cyber security consultation.

5. Arbury

Cyber Security Support for Businesses in Arbury

Arbury is located in the north of Cambridge and forms part of the city's North area. Cambridge City Council identifies Arbury alongside King's Hedges, East Chesterton and West Chesterton within this area.

We provide practical cyber security support to organisations in Arbury that want to improve their security posture, protect their information and prepare for recognised cyber security standards.

Cyber Essentials in Arbury

Cyber Essentials provides a practical framework for addressing common cyber security risks. We can help your organisation understand the requirements and work through the areas that may need attention before certification.

Whether your organisation is a small business or a growing organisation with more complex IT requirements, our approach can be adapted to your circumstances.

Cyber Essentials Support Across Cambridge

If your organisation is considering Cyber Essentials, we can help you understand the requirements and identify practical steps towards certification.

Our support can include reviewing:

Firewalls and Network Security

Understanding whether your network security controls provide appropriate protection against unauthorised access.

Secure Configuration

Reviewing computers, devices, applications and systems to identify unnecessary services, accounts or configuration weaknesses.

User Access Control

Helping ensure users have appropriate access and that administrative privileges are properly controlled.

Malware Protection

Reviewing the security protections used across supported devices and systems.

Software Updates

Helping organisations establish appropriate processes for keeping operating systems and applications supported and updated.

Local Cyber Security Support. Practical Advice.

We understand that cyber security can seem complicated, particularly for organisations that do not have a dedicated cyber security department.

Our objective is to make cyber security clearer, practical and achievable.

We work with organisations across Cambridge and surrounding communities, providing advice that is proportionate to the organisation's size, systems and risk profile.

Protect your organisation. Understand your risks. Build stronger cyber security.

Areas We Serve in Cambridge

Our Cambridge service area includes:

Cambridge City Centre

Trumpington

Queen Edith's

Cherry Hinton

West Chesterton

Arbury

We can also support organisations in other Cambridge communities, including East Chesterton, King's Hedges, Coleridge, Petersfield, Romsey, Abbey, Newnham, Castle and Market, subject to the service required. These are recognised Cambridge wards.

Book Your Free Cyber Essentials Consultation

Not sure where to start with your cyber security?

Book a free consultation to discuss your organisation's current security position, Cyber Essentials readiness and the practical steps you can take to strengthen your cyber security.

Book Your Free Cyber Essentials Consultation

Serving Cambridge, Trumpington, Queen Edith's, Cherry Hinton, West Chesterton, Arbury and surrounding communities.