Cybersecurity is essential for businesses of all sizes. Unfortunately, companies often neglect it because of conflicting priorities or lack of urgency. Nevertheless, security breaches on small companies can be as devastating to the business and their customers as it is for larger businesses. That’s why we want to help small businesses protect themselves while making security simple. 

Making Security Simple includes all the software and services you need to address the types of threats attacking small businesses at a low cost.

How does it work?

The Making Security Simple scheme starts with a FREE and quick assessment from Northstar to help determine what level of security you currently have and if there are any gaps. Then you can mix and match our array of low-cost software and simple services to find what suits your business.

What services are available? 

1. FREE Helpful advice

If all you need is some tips on being more secure, we provide this for free.

2. FREE Steps to best practices

After a FREE assessment, we will outline the best practices and what simple steps you can take to achieve better security in your business.

3. Automatic updates 

One of the main threats to devices is vulnerabilities within the software. If you do not update your software regularly, it leaves your device open to threats. However, we understand that updating software is not a priority. That’s why we offer a software package that keeps all your software and patch management up to date automatically.

4. Industry-leading Antivirus and Anti-malware protection

Bitdefender is a top industry-leading anti-virus and anti-malware software that protects against threats such as crypto viruses. 

5. Multi-factor authentication

We can help give you the training and the means to implement multi-factor authentication for your users. As a result, this will help keep accounts secure.

6. Automatic backups and online services

It is always a good idea to store two copies of something important in case the worst happens. 

7. Automated monitoring

We will provide you with software that automatically monitors your devices 24/7 to see how safe and healthy your devices are. Then, if something is wrong, you will get a notification telling you what needs fixing.

8. Get your Cyber Essentials Certifications

We recommend getting Cyber Essentials Certified if you need to comply with the requirements of regulatory bodies. This also gives your customers and employees the peace of mind that you are managing your IT security. Cyber Essentials Certifications gives you the government-approved credibility that you are actively improving IT security. We will help you obtain your Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus Certifications.

How much does this cost?

The cost depends on which services you pick from the choices above. However, it could start from as little as £1.40/ month. If you want to Make Security Simple, contact Northstar today through the form below.