Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the way we work has changed for good.

Many businesses – whether by design or necessity – have embraced remote and hybrid working.

Staff now log in from home offices, coffee shops, the passenger seat of a car, or regional branches. The days of the daily commute to one central office with a big internet pipe are, for many, a thing of the past.

While this shift has brought flexibility, freedom, and even productivity gains, it’s also introduced new challenges. Especially when it comes to security.

The Reality of Remote Risk

Working from anywhere means connecting from everywhere.

Ask yourself Are your team’s devices protected when they work from home or on the road?

Are they using secure, business-grade connections, or is it a free-for-all on personal broadband?

Could there be hidden threats lurking on a home network, like outdated routers or malware-infected smart devices?

Would you know if sensitive business data was being uploaded to unapproved cloud apps or shared inappropriately?

Most businesses now rely heavily on cloud tools, collaboration apps, and distributed teams, but many haven’t updated their security posture to match. That’s where the danger lies.

Why Small Businesses Are Especially at Risk

Cybercriminals know that small and medium-sized businesses often don’t have dedicated IT or security staff. That makes them an easy target. And the cost of a breach isn’t just financial, it could be the reputation you’ve worked hard to build.

59% of UK SMBs were hit by cyber-attacks in the past 12 months

84% of breaches started with phishing

88% were down to simple human error

The average cost of a breach? Over £8,000 for small firms, rising to £13,000+ for medium-sized ones

Could your business survive extended downtime or a ransomware lockout?

HM Network: Flexible, Personalised Protection

At HM Network, we understand that no two businesses work the same way, and security shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all. That’s why we offer a modular, bespoke approach to protecting your operations, wherever and however you work.

Here’s how we can help:

Secure connections for remote staff, separate, protected links for business activity

Protection for all devices, company-issued or BYOD, we’ve got them covered

Cloud security & visibility, know what apps your team are using and stop shadow IT

Staff training, short, engaging video modules and phishing simulations to build awareness

Managed support & setup, so your team can focus on business, not tech headaches

We work with microbusinesses, growing SMEs, and larger corporates alike, delivering scalable solutions backed by trusted partners like BT and industry-leading security vendors.

Ready to Talk?

If your remote setup was built in a rush, or hasn’t been reviewed since lockdown, now’s the time to act.

Let’s work together to build a secure, resilient environment.

Give us a shout at www.hm-network.com/contact