For many small and medium-sized businesses, the words “cyber security” can sound intimidating conjuring images of hackers in dark rooms, complex software, and endless jargon.
But the truth is, you don’t need an in-house IT team or a big budget to make meaningful improvements to your cyber resilience. Think of it less as a technical overhaul, and more like improving your cyber hygiene, small, consistent habits that keep your business healthy and protected.
Just like washing your hands reduces the spread of germs, basic cyber hygiene helps reduce the spread of digital threats. And getting started is easier than you might think.
Step 1: Train Your People
Your employees are your first line of defence and sometimes your weakest link. Without proper training, they might click on a malicious link or download something suspicious without realising the risk.
Start with Cyber Awareness Training and Phishing Simulations. These practical sessions teach staff to spot scams, handle data securely, and make cyber safety part of the culture. Think of it as your business’s digital hand-washing routine.
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We can help here from as little as £1.25 per user per month.
Step 2: Protect Your Devices
Whether it’s a desktop in the office or a smartphone on the road, every device connected to your network is an entry point for attackers. Basic endpoint protection and mobile security tools can detect, isolate, and stop malware before it causes harm, and these don’t need to be expensive or complicated to manage.
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We can help here from £3.3o per user per month
Step 3: Build Better Habits
Good security starts with small changes:
Keep software and systems up to date
Use strong, unique passwords (and consider a password manager)
Back up your data securely
Review who has access to what and revoke it when people leave
These might sound simple, but together they close most of the “blind spots” that cybercriminals exploit.
We can help here too: Download PDF 10 security blind spots SMBs often overlook (HM)
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Start small. Build confidence. Strengthen habits.
At HM Network, we help smaller businesses take those first steps without breaking the bank. Because investing in cyber protection before something goes wrong always costs less than recovering from an attack.
If you’re not sure where to begin we can provide a FREE mini assessment at https://hmnetwork.typeform.com/cyber-quiz-hm
Ready to improve your cyber hygiene?
Let’s start with a no-obligation chat about your current setup and how we can make it safer.
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