Specialist / Security
Most attacks on small businesses aren’t sophisticated — they find the account without multi-factor sign-in, the unpatched laptop, the backup nobody tested. I help you close those gaps first, then go as deep as your business actually needs.
01 / What’s covered
Good security isn’t one product. It’s a handful of things done properly, each one making the others stronger.
An honest look at where your business is exposed, with findings in plain English and a prioritised list of what to fix.
Most breaches start with a stolen password. Lock down who can get in, and what they can do once they’re there.
Firewalls configured properly, guests kept off the business network, and cameras and smart devices kept in their own lane.
Laptops, desktops and phones that update themselves, encrypt their data and can be locked or wiped if lost.
Make it harder for criminals to impersonate you, and easier for your team to spot a phishing email before it’s clicked.
A backup only counts if it restores. Build a setup that survives ransomware, hardware failure and honest mistakes.
02 / Simple to complex
A sole trader and a multi-site business need different things. Start with the essentials and build from there.
The basics that stop most everyday attacks.
A consistent baseline across people and devices.
For complex sites, sensitive data or multiple locations.
03 / How a project runs
Bigger jobs follow a clear path, so you always know what’s happening, why, and what it costs.
What you have, what you rely on, and what would hurt most if it went wrong.
Prioritised recommendations with clear costs. You decide what goes ahead.
Changes made carefully, tested, and with minimal disruption to your day.
Documentation in plain English, plus guidance for you and your team.
Security questions
Most attacks aren’t personal. They’re automated, looking for any weak account or unpatched system. Small businesses are often hit precisely because they’re assumed to be easier. The good news: the basics stop a large share of them.
Yes — I can help you understand the requirements, get the right controls in place and prepare for assessment. The certificate itself is issued through an accredited certification body.
Get in touch straight away. The priority is to contain the problem, understand what happened, and get you back up and running — then close the gap so it doesn’t happen again.
It shouldn’t. Good security is mostly invisible day to day. The aim is protection that fits how you work, not a wall of hoops to jump through.
Also specialist
Two-way radio, repeaters, coverage and wireless links.
Civilian skills & readiness
Communications and mapping for community resilience and SAR support.
Start with a conversation
Tell me a little about your business and what worries you.
We’ll work out the right starting point
together.
Dumfries & the surrounding areas