Local cyber security that understands your world
Protecting schools, nurseries, care providers and small businesses across Chesterfield, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire & North Notts – with compliance, clarity and care.
Cyber security support across Chesterfield, Derbyshire, Sheffield and South Yorkshire.
Black Swan Cyber Security Solutions is based near Chesterfield and supports schools, nurseries, care providers, charities, parish councils, professional services firms, trades and small businesses across the region.
Most cyber security work can be delivered remotely. The difference is that you still get a local partner who understands smaller organisations, UK compliance pressure, limited budgets and the value of being able to speak to a real person when something feels wrong.
Not a pretend local office. Not a faceless national helpdesk.
We are based near Chesterfield and work with organisations across Derbyshire, Sheffield, South Yorkshire and nearby areas. We do not need to pretend we have a rented desk or a fake city-centre address. The work matters more than the postcode.
For many organisations, the biggest cyber risk is not one dramatic technical failure. It is the day-to-day mix of shared passwords, Microsoft 365 accounts with weak protection, backups that have never been tested, staff dealing with convincing phishing emails, and suppliers asking for proof that security is taken seriously.
That is where we help. We review what you already have, explain the gaps in plain English, and put practical protection in place around your people, devices, email, cloud systems and data.
Find the page closest to where you work.
These local pages give search engines and visitors a clearer route into the site. They also help people find advice that feels relevant to their area, not generic national cyber security copy.
Chesterfield
Our home patch. Cyber security support for local businesses, schools, charities, care providers and professional services firms.
View Chesterfield page →Sheffield
Managed cyber security for Sheffield organisations that need practical help with Microsoft 365, email security, endpoint protection and compliance.
View Sheffield page →Derby
Remote-first cyber security support for Derby organisations that want straight answers without paying for enterprise-level complexity.
View Derby page →Derbyshire
Support across Chesterfield, Matlock, Alfreton, Ripley, Belper, Clay Cross, Dronfield and surrounding Derbyshire towns.
View Derbyshire page →North East Derbyshire
Cyber security help for organisations in places such as Dronfield, Wingerworth, Clay Cross and nearby communities.
View North East Derbyshire page →South Yorkshire
Support for organisations across Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and nearby South Yorkshire locations.
View South Yorkshire page →Dronfield
Local cyber security support for small businesses, care providers, schools and professional services firms in and around Dronfield.
View Dronfield page →Worksop and North Nottinghamshire
Remote and local cyber security support for organisations near the Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire borders.
View Worksop page →View Mansfield page →
High Peak and Derbyshire Dales
Cyber security support for rural, visitor-facing and professional organisations across the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales.
View High Peak page →Cyber security that fits smaller teams, not just large enterprises.
The organisations we support do not usually have large in-house security teams. Many have one busy office manager, a stretched IT contact, an external IT provider, or nobody clearly responsible for cyber security at all.
Useful places to go next.
This page should guide visitors towards the right next step. Some people need certification. Some need better day-to-day protection. Some need help making sense of insurer, supplier or compliance questions.
Cyber Essentials
Support for organisations that need to prove basic cyber hygiene for tenders, insurance or client trust.
View Cyber Essentials package →SMB1001 Certification
A practical cyber assurance route for micro and small businesses that need structure without ISO-level complexity.
View SMB1001 page →Nest Protect
A sensible baseline package for smaller organisations needing antivirus, patching and ransomware protection.
View Nest Protect →Cygnet Shield
Builds on the baseline with extra protection for web and DNS-based threats.
View Cygnet Shield →Swan Guard Pro
For organisations that want stronger managed protection, security awareness training and 24/7 security support.
View Swan Guard Pro →vCISO services
Board-level cyber guidance for organisations that need direction without employing a full-time security lead.
View vCISO services →Different sectors. Different pressures. Same need for clear protection.
A nursery, care provider, parish council and accountancy firm may all use Microsoft 365, email and cloud software, but the risks and pressures are not identical. These sector pages help visitors see where they fit.
You can work remotely and still be accountable locally.
Cyber security does not always need someone sitting in your office. It does need someone who understands your organisation, your risks, your budget and what matters when clients, insurers, governors, trustees or suppliers start asking questions.
You get plain English advice
No theatre. No overblown scare tactics. Just clear guidance on what matters, what can wait and what should be fixed first.
You get practical protection
Endpoint protection, email security, identity protection, backup, staff training and reporting brought together in a way that suits smaller teams.
You get local accountability
We are based near Chesterfield and support organisations across Derbyshire, Sheffield and South Yorkshire. You are not starting from scratch with a ticket number every time.
For insurance, resilience and recovery questions.
Many local organisations find us because a client, insurer, framework, regulator or supplier has asked for proof. These pages help explain the bigger picture.
Cyber insurance readiness
Help understanding common insurer questions around MFA, backups, endpoint protection, patching and staff training.
View cyber insurance readiness →Cyber resilience
How smaller organisations can keep working, recover faster and reduce the chance of serious disruption.
View cyber resilience page →Ransomware protection
Practical protection for organisations worried about ransomware, downtime and business interruption.
View ransomware protection →Not sure which local page or service fits?
Book a quick security check. We will help you understand where you are now, what matters most, and which next step makes sense for your organisation.
Meet Kevin: Founder of Black Swan
Concerned about cyber security? Need advice or a tailor-made quote? Kevin is here to help you!
From actionable advice to helping you to see where you could be at risk, Kevin will help you to get your business on a path that is secure-by-design and ready for the unthinkable.
Ready to replace sleepless nights with peace of mind? It all starts with an informal chat!
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