Insights · 22 May 2026
Cyber security basics every North East SME should have
Backups, patching, MFA and staff awareness — the essentials before you buy expensive tools.
Ransomware and phishing affect businesses of every size. You do not need enterprise budgets to be resilient.
- Verified backups — tested restores, not just scheduled jobs
- Multi-factor authentication on email and admin accounts
- Patching for Windows, browsers and firewalls
- Staff training — short, regular reminders beat annual tick-box courses
We deliver this through managed IT support and projects like staff training platforms.