Cybersecurity

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Cybersecurity2026-11-02T15:59:07+00:00

Fully managed cybersecurity that just gets on with it

Cyber risk isn’t something far off in the distance anymore. It’s part of everyday business. In 2024, around half of UK businesses reported some form of breach or attack in the previous 12 months (UK Government Cyber Security Breaches Survey).

The thing is, it rarely looks dramatic. It’s a missed update, a weak password, or an email that’s just convincing enough. Staying on top of it takes constant attention, which most teams don’t have.

That’s where Orbits IT come in. While your Pro Support handles the day-to-day, our managed cybersecurity runs in the background. Monitoring, tightening, and keeping things in check so you can get on with running the business.

Cybersecurity isn’t an add-on. It’s just part of doing IT properly. That’s why even our core support includes essential protection, with Secure and More building on that depending on your level of risk.

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One approach, three levels

Not every business needs the same level of control or visibility. Some need to steady the basics. Others need to tighten things up or take a more proactive stance. We keep it simple.

Core

Core is your starting line. It covers the essentials and gets your cybersecurity into a position where it’s stable, visible, and properly managed. This includes: Microsoft 365 Backup, Microsoft 365 Identity Detection and Response and Vulnerability Management

It’s the layer that sorts out the fundamentals and removes the obvious gaps that tend to cause problems later. Get this right, and everything else becomes easier.

Secure

Secure builds on that foundation and brings you up to what we’d consider a strong, sensible level of protection.

It’s designed to stop your business being an easy target and reduce your exposure to common threats. This includes everything in Core, plus: Internet Filtering, User Security Awareness Training and Phishing Simulations.

At this stage, it’s not just about technology. Your users become part of your defence as well, which makes a noticeable difference in the real world.

More

More is where things become more refined and proactive.

It introduces the additional controls that push your security further, including: Privileged Access Management, Password Management System and Advanced Email Archiving and Compliance.

These are the “nice to haves” that strengthen your overall security posture and give you greater confidence in how your environment is protected day to day.

What Cybersecurity actually looks like in practice

It’s easy to think of cybersecurity as one big thing. In reality, it’s a collection of smaller, well-managed pieces working together.

Things like:

  • Devices that are configured properly and kept up to date

  • Email systems filtering out the bulk of phishing attempts
  • Access rights based on roles, not guesswork
  • Multi-factor authentication protecting logins
  • Backups that are present, tested, and usable
  • Clear visibility across your environment

Miss one piece, and it often becomes the easiest way in. Get them working together, and your risk drops quickly.

Cyber Essentials, without the scramble

If you’re looking to formalise your cybersecurity, Cyber Essentials is often the natural next step. It’s a recognised UK certification that shows you’ve got the right controls in place across key areas like access, patching, and configuration. More and more clients and partners expect to see it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, cyber threats are not slowing down or becoming less relevant. If anything, they are becoming more common and more accessible. Smaller businesses are often targeted simply because they are easier to get into.

It is not about whether you will be targeted; it is about whether you have the right controls in place when it happens.

In most cases, we recommend Secure. Core is a solid starting point and covers the fundamentals properly. Secure builds on that and puts you in a much stronger position by reducing everyday risks, particularly around users, phishing, and web activity.

For the majority of businesses, that is where things start to feel properly under control.

The majority are not complex.
They tend to be things like: phishing emails, compromised accounts, weak or reused passwords, unpatched software and unsafe websites or downloads. They are simple, but effective, which is why they are used so often.
Not always, but it is often worth considering. Cyber Essentials is a recognised UK certification that shows you have key controls in place. It can help with contracts, tenders, and general credibility. If you are already on Secure or More, you are usually in a strong position to achieve it.
Usually, user-related risk. Not because people are careless, but because attackers focus on behaviour. Phishing emails, fake logins, small mistakes under pressure, those are still some of the most effective ways in. That’s why Secure places so much emphasis on awareness and training, not just technology.

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