Cyber Security for Business in Market Harborough
Practical cyber security protection for UK SMEs - from endpoint security to Cyber Essentials certification support. Serving businesses in Market Harborough and surrounding areas.
Cyber Security for Business in Market Harborough
Cyber threats are not just a large-enterprise problem. UK SMEs are increasingly targeted precisely because they are assumed to have weaker defences, and the statistics back this up. Crushed Ice delivers layered, managed cyber security proportionate to your actual risk profile: endpoint protection, email security, firewall management, identity controls, and regular vulnerability scanning. We also support businesses seeking Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification, a requirement for public sector contracts and increasingly expected by larger private sector organisations and supply chain partners. Every measure we put in place is explained in plain English, not jargon.
Crushed Ice provides cyber security for business to businesses throughout Market Harborough. Whether you're based in the town centre or surrounding areas, our team delivers the same level of service - remotely or on-site as needed.
Also known as
Cybersecurity Services · Managed Security Services · Cyber Essentials Support · IT Security Management · Business Cyber Protection · Network Security Management · Endpoint Detection & Response
Common scenarios we work with
Common scenarios and what becomes possible
Challenge
A manufacturing firm was running unpatched servers and had no endpoint detection. Staff regularly clicked on phishing emails. Their backup system hadn't been tested in two years.
Outcome
Crushed Ice implemented a full security stack: EDR, email filtering, patching schedules, and tested backup procedures. A ransomware attempt six months later was blocked at the email gateway before anyone even saw it.
Challenge
A technology consultancy won a government contract, only to discover Cyber Essentials certification was a prerequisite. They had six weeks to achieve it or lose the contract.
Outcome
We performed a rapid gap analysis, remediated the identified issues, and submitted the Cyber Essentials application on their behalf. They achieved certification in four weeks and retained the contract.
Challenge
A professional services firm had suffered a business email compromise - an attacker impersonating their MD had persuaded a supplier to change bank account details, resulting in a £15,000 fraudulent payment.
Outcome
Crushed Ice secured the Microsoft 365 environment, implemented DMARC and anti-impersonation policies, and delivered staff security awareness training. No further incidents in 18 months of monitoring.
Challenge
A large manufacturer required all suppliers to demonstrate minimum cyber security standards before renewing contracts. Several of their SME suppliers had no formal security policies.
Outcome
We onboarded six supplier businesses simultaneously, implementing security baselines and providing Cyber Essentials guidance. All six met the manufacturer's requirements within the deadline.
Core security capabilities
Endpoint Protection
Managed antivirus, EDR, and device control across all your Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android endpoints, with centralised alerting and automated response.
Email Security
Anti-phishing, anti-spoofing, DMARC/DKIM/SPF configuration, and advanced threat filtering. Your inbox is one of the most targeted entry points for attackers.
Firewall Management
Managed next-generation firewalls with regular rule reviews, intrusion detection, content filtering, and VPN management.
Identity & Access Control
Multi-factor authentication, privileged access management, conditional access policies, and zero-trust principles applied across your systems.
Vulnerability Scanning
Regular internal and external vulnerability scans to identify weaknesses before attackers do, with prioritised remediation plans.
Cyber Essentials Certification
Gap analysis, remediation support, and guidance through Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. Required for public sector contracts, and increasingly expected by larger private sector businesses and supply chain partners before they will work with you.
Our security approach
Risk Assessment
We start by understanding your business: what data you hold, what systems are critical, who has access to what, and what your biggest attack surface is. This informs everything that follows, so we protect what actually matters.
Security Baseline Implementation
We implement foundational controls: MFA everywhere, endpoint protection, email security, firewall rules, and patch management. These five areas account for the vast majority of successful cyber attacks on SMEs.
Ongoing Monitoring & Response
Security isn't a one-time project. We continuously monitor for threats, review alerts, and respond to incidents. Regular vulnerability scans catch newly discovered weaknesses before they can be exploited.
Reporting & Compliance
You receive regular reports on your security posture, incident activity, and compliance status. If you need Cyber Essentials certification, we manage the submission and remediation process on your behalf.
Delivered as part of our Managed IT Support service
Cyber Security for Business is a core part of how Crushed Ice delivers Managed IT Support. All of our services run on a simple all-inclusive monthly fee - no large upfront costs, no hidden extras, and direct access to the people who actually look after your systems.
Cyber security - common questions
Providing Cyber Security for Business to businesses across LE16 in Market Harborough
