Cyber Security for Small Businesses in Newcastle

Practical security support to help protect your accounts, devices and business data — without unnecessary complexity.

Good cyber security starts with the basics

Small businesses are often targeted through stolen passwords, unsecured accounts, outdated devices and simple configuration mistakes. InfraEdge helps you put practical controls in place to reduce these risks.

The focus is on sensible improvements that fit the way your business works, rather than complicated enterprise security tools you do not need.

What we can help with

MFA and account security

Help configure multi-factor authentication and improve protection around business accounts.

Administrator access

Review privileged accounts and reduce unnecessary administrator access where appropriate.

Device protection

Help secure supported laptops and computers with appropriate settings, updates and protection.

Security updates

Keep supported systems and devices up to date with routine security patching.

Microsoft 365 security

Review practical Microsoft 365 controls including MFA, permissions and administrator access.

User access reviews

Check who has access to business systems and remove accounts or permissions that are no longer required.

Backup and recovery

Review whether important business data is backed up and whether recovery arrangements are suitable.

Security reviews

Identify obvious weaknesses and explain practical improvements in plain English.

Preparing for Cyber Essentials

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme designed to help organisations protect themselves against common cyber threats. InfraEdge can help small businesses understand the technical requirements and prepare their systems for assessment.

  • ✓ reviewing devices and software
  • ✓ checking account and administrator access
  • ✓ reviewing firewalls and internet-facing services
  • ✓ helping with secure configuration
  • ✓ checking security updates
  • ✓ helping prepare the technical information needed for the assessment
InfraEdge provides preparation and technical support. Certification is carried out by an authorised Cyber Essentials certification body.

Cyber security for small businesses

Sole traders and very small businesses

Put sensible security basics in place without needing an internal IT or security team.

Small businesses

Protect users, devices, Microsoft 365 and business data as the company grows.

Remote and hybrid teams

Improve account and device security for staff and contractors working from different locations.

Businesses preparing for Cyber Essentials

Get practical help understanding and addressing the technical requirements before assessment.

Simple changes can make a big difference

Enable MFA

Add an extra layer of protection to important business accounts.

Remove old accounts

Disable access that is no longer needed.

Reduce administrator access

Keep elevated permissions limited to where they are genuinely required.

Keep devices updated

Reduce exposure to known vulnerabilities by keeping supported systems current.

Check backups

Make sure important data is protected and recovery has been considered.

Review permissions

Help ensure users only have access to the systems and data they need.

Protect your Microsoft 365 environment

Microsoft 365 is central to many small businesses, so account security matters. InfraEdge can help review MFA, administrator access, user permissions and other practical Microsoft 365 security controls.

Find out more about Microsoft 365 Support →

Security as part of managed IT support

Security monitoring, device management, software updates and Microsoft 365 administration can also form part of InfraEdge Managed IT Support.

Learn about Managed IT Support →
  • Managed IT Support from £149 + VAT per month for small setups
  • One-off remote support from £50 + VAT per hour
Discuss Security Solutions

Final pricing depends on the work required. Third-party security software and licences are separate unless stated otherwise.

Why InfraEdge

Practical security

Focus on sensible controls that reduce real-world risk.

Plain-English advice

Understand what needs improving and why.

Small-business approach

Security recommendations that fit your business size and budget.

Direct support

Deal directly with someone who understands your IT environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification scheme focused on basic technical controls that help protect organisations against common cyber threats.

No. InfraEdge can help prepare your systems and technical information, but certification must be completed through an authorised Cyber Essentials certification body.

Yes. We can help with practical security improvements such as MFA, account security, device protection, updates, permissions and backups even if you are not pursuing certification.

Yes. InfraEdge can help review MFA, administrator access, user permissions and other practical Microsoft 365 security controls.

Yes. InfraEdge supports sole traders and very small businesses as well as growing teams.

Want to strengthen your business security?

Start with a review of your current setup and we’ll explain the practical improvements worth making.

Get a Free IT Assessment Call 0191 743 7524