Leicester & UK-Wide Cyber Security
Cyber Security & IT Support
for UK Small Businesses
We find what is exposed, fix it in priority order, and help you prove it to the customers and insurers who keep asking.
Vulnerability Assessment
Find the Gaps
Before Somebody Else Does
Internal and external vulnerability assessment with the false positives removed, ranked by what to fix first, and a free retest within 60 days.
Cyber Essentials
Certified, Not Just
Coached Through the Answers
Gap review, remediation and questionnaire support so you pass Cyber Essentials on the substance, not on optimistic self-assessment.
Networks & IT Support
Networks That Contain
a Bad Day Instead of Spreading It
Firewalls actually configured, guest Wi-Fi genuinely separated, and remote access that is not an open door. Leicester and the East Midlands.
Cybersecurity, IT Support &
Business Networking
Tailored technology solutions designed specifically for small and growing UK businesses.
Cyber Essentials Support
Complete preparation and guidance through Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
- — Readiness reviews
- — Technical controls alignment
- — Policy assistance
- — Assessment support
Specialist Security Reviews
Vulnerability reviews and specialist security audits delivered with our expert partner network.
- — Vulnerability assessments
- — Web application reviews
- — Partner-led penetration testing
- — Plain-English remediation
Cloud Security
Secure your cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
- — CSPM implementation
- — Cloud compliance (CIS, NIST)
- — IAM & access management
- — Container security
Forensic Investigation
Digital forensics and incident response to investigate and recover from attacks.
- — Malware analysis
- — Data breach investigation
- — Evidence preservation
- — Legal compliance support
Network Security
Protect your network infrastructure with advanced security controls.
- — Firewall management
- — IDS/IPS deployment
- — Network segmentation
- — VPN & secure access
Managed IT Support
Day-to-day helpdesk, patching and backups, with security in the standard build.
- — Helpdesk Mon-Fri, out-of-hours escalation
- — Infrastructure monitoring
- — Patch management
- — Backup & disaster recovery
Networking &
Hardware Migration
From structured cabling and rack builds to planned hardware migration. We replace legacy, end-of-life network equipment with current, supported kit and configure it properly.
Structured Cabling
Certified Cat6A, Cat7 and fibre optic installation for offices and commercial premises.
- Cat6A & Fiber Optic cabling
- Server rack & patch panel organization
- Fluke OTDR testing & certification
Legacy-to-NextGen Cutover
Planned swap of ageing end-of-life routers, switches and firewalls, scheduled to keep disruption to a minimum.
- Out-of-hours maintenance window
- Legacy config translation & backup
- Post-migration audit & validation
Router & Switch Config
Setup of core switches, BGP/OSPF routing, VLAN segmentation and SD-WAN.
- VLAN & subnet isolation
- Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Fortinet
- High-availability failover cluster
Perimeter Firewall Hardening
Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW) deployment, IPS/IDS threat inspection, SSL inspection, and secure site-to-site VPNs.
- Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW) policy
- 802.1X NAC Network Access Control
- Continuous packet & syslog auditing
Enterprise Security,
Delivered with Excellence
We combine cutting-edge technology with expert analysts to provide comprehensive protection for your organisation.
Cyber Essentials Preparation
We specialize in guiding UK small and growing businesses through Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus preparation and readiness.
Managed IT Support Leicester
Our Leicester-based team provides responsive IT support, user helpdesk assistance, and system maintenance tailored to SMEs.
Secure Business Networking
We design, install, and support secure business Wi-Fi, firewalls, VPNs, and network infrastructure for growing companies.
Specialist Partner Network
Where your requirements need specialist delivery outside our core scope, we introduce you to trusted partners from our network.
2024
Stay Ahead of
Evolving Cyber Threats
We follow NCSC advisories and vendor bulletins, and translate them into the handful of changes that actually matter for a business your size.
Ransomware Protection
Endpoint protection configured to spot ransomware behaviour, and backups separated so they survive the attack.
Phishing Defense
Mail filtering tightened in Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, plus short phishing tests so staff learn the real thing.
DDoS Mitigation
DDoS protection configured at your hosting or CDN provider, and checked that it actually holds.
Data Exfiltration
Sharing settings locked down and alerting set up for the unusual data movement that quietly leaks files.
Insider Threats
A clear picture of who can reach what, access removed when it is no longer needed, and leavers actually shut off.
Zero-Day Exploits
Patching kept current and unnecessary software removed, so there is less exposed when something new lands.
Meeting the Highest
Security Standards
Our services are aligned with industry-leading compliance frameworks and certifications.
Practical guidance, not vendor marketing
Written for business owners rather than security teams. No jargon, no scare tactics.
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Cyber Essentials is five technical controls and one badly understood scoping decision. Here is what each control actually requires, and the handful of issues that cause most first-time failures.
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No malware, no dramatic breach — just an attacker sitting quietly in a mailbox waiting for an invoice. Here is how it unfolds, and the one control that reliably stops it.
Read the article →What this looks like in practice
Real engagements, published anonymously. What the problem was, what we did, what changed.
A two-site practice could not honestly complete its Data Security and Protection Toolkit assertions. A gap review found six blocking issues; eleven weeks later they were Cyber Essentials certified with the toolkit evidenced.
Read the case study →
A major customer sent a 140-question security audit. Three critical machines ran operating systems a decade past support and could not be replaced. Segmentation solved what a budget could not.
Read the case study →The things people ask us first
What does Cipher Knights do?
Where is Cipher Knights based?
What should a small business do about cyber security first?
How much does cyber security cost for a small business?
Do you offer a free consultation?
More answers on our FAQ page, or call +44 7424 967568.
Find out what is actually exposed
A free 30 to 60 minute consultation, remote or on site in Leicester. You leave with our view of your three or four highest priorities and a rough sense of effort and cost — whether or not you become a client.