Cyber Security Derby businesses can trust, without the scare tactics
Black Swan Cyber Security Solutions helps Derby businesses, schools, care providers and local organisations improve their cyber security without confusing jargon or overcomplicated advice.
We are based near Chesterfield, not Derby city centre, but most cyber security work can be handled remotely. That means you can get practical support with Microsoft 365 security, Cyber Essentials, managed protection, email security, backups and staff training from a Derbyshire-based specialist who understands smaller organisations.
Cyber security support for Derby organisations that want straight answers, not scare tactics.
If your Derby business, school, care provider or local organisation relies on Microsoft 365, email, cloud systems or remote access, cyber security can no longer sit in the “we’ll sort it later” pile.
Black Swan Cyber Security Solutions is based near Chesterfield and supports organisations across Derbyshire and beyond. Unlike providers who use virtual offices or mailing addresses to appear local, we would rather be clear about where we are and how we help.
For Derby organisations, that means honest, remote-friendly cyber security support from a Derbyshire-based specialist, with clear advice, managed protection and practical help that fits smaller teams.
Most cyber problems start quietly.
It is rarely one dramatic moment. It is usually a mix of small gaps: shared passwords, old devices, email settings left on default, backups nobody has tested, staff rushing, and Microsoft 365 accounts with limited visibility.
Most of the cyber security work we deliver can be handled remotely. Reviews, Microsoft 365 checks, endpoint protection, backup planning, phishing training, password security and ongoing monitoring do not usually need someone sat in your office. You get practical support without paying for a large consultancy or waiting for a national provider to understand your organisation.
Built around the organisations attackers actually target.
We work best with organisations that have real data, real responsibilities and limited time to manage cyber security internally.
Cyber security for Derby small businesses
Smaller businesses are often told to choose between doing nothing and buying an expensive enterprise setup. We help you find the middle ground: sensible protection, managed support and clear priorities.
- Microsoft 365 security checks
- Endpoint protection and managed EDR
- Email security and phishing protection
- Password management and MFA guidance
Cyber security for Derby schools
Schools hold sensitive data, rely heavily on cloud systems and are under pressure to meet cyber expectations without adding more admin for already busy staff.
- Support aligned to DfE cyber security expectations
- Security awareness training for staff
- Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace backup options
- Managed protection for school devices
Cyber security for care providers in Derby
Care providers need systems to stay available, records to stay protected and staff to work safely without security becoming a blocker.
- Protection for devices and cloud accounts
- Backup and recovery planning
- Security awareness training
- Support for cyber and data protection evidence
Protection for firms handling client data
Accountants, financial advisers, estate agents, legal firms and consultants all handle information that criminals can use or sell.
- Email and account protection
- Secure password practices
- Cyber insurance readiness support
- Staff training that feels relevant
Cyber security for Derby trades
If you work with councils, schools, developers or larger contractors, cyber security is increasingly part of winning and keeping work.
- Cyber Essentials support
- Microsoft 365 protection
- Secure access for mobile teams
- Practical advice for tender requirements
Support for charities and councils
Local organisations often carry responsibility for public trust, personal data and tight budgets. We help you focus on the controls that matter most.
- Risk reviews and practical action plans
- Backup and recovery guidance
- Email and identity protection
- Clear reporting for trustees or councillors
Cyber security services for Derby organisations that need practical protection.
We do not start by throwing tools at you. We look at how your organisation works, where the risks are, what compliance or insurance pressure you are under, and what level of protection makes sense.
Certification support
Help with the controls, wording and practical fixes needed to work towards Cyber Essentials certification without turning it into a paperwork nightmare.
Cloud account protection
We help secure Microsoft 365 accounts, reduce risky access, improve visibility and protect the systems your team uses every day.
Managed detection and response
For clients using our EDR, ITDR or MXDR services, suspicious activity can be monitored, investigated and escalated by security specialists.
Protection beyond default settings
Email is still one of the easiest ways into a business. We help reduce phishing, malicious links, spoofing and account compromise risk.
Recoverable data, not wishful thinking
Microsoft 365, cloud and device backups need to be planned and tested. We help reduce the risk of deletion, ransomware and data loss leaving you stuck.
Security awareness people understand
Staff training works best when it feels relevant. We help teams spot suspicious emails, risky links and everyday mistakes without blaming people.
A quick note about incident response
We do not offer one-off incident response as a standalone emergency service for organisations we do not already protect. Response support is available as part of our managed EDR, ITDR and MXDR services, where the right monitoring, tools and context are already in place.
Good cyber support starts before something goes wrong.
If you want someone to appear only after a breach, we are probably not the right fit. If you want to reduce the chance of a breach, improve visibility and have better protection in place before a bad day arrives, that is where we can help.
A simple way to get started.
You do not need to know which cyber security product you need before speaking to us. That is our job.
Review
We look at your current setup, risks, Microsoft 365 security, backups, devices, staff training and any compliance or insurance questions you are facing.
Prioritise
You get clear advice on what matters most, what can wait and what is likely to give you the biggest reduction in risk for your budget.
Protect
We help put the right mix of tools, training, backup and managed monitoring in place, then support you as your organisation changes.
“We rely very heavily on Kevin to be up to date with GDPR and the latest cyber security... In my six years as head teacher, we’ve had no breaches of data or GDPR issues, and that’s down to Black Swan.”Dave Ratcliffe
Headteacher, Federation of Penny Acres and Wigley Primary Schools
Local enough to understand smaller organisations. Remote enough to support Derby properly.
Some providers sell cyber security as if every organisation has a full IT department, a huge budget and time to read technical reports. That is not the world most Derby businesses, schools, care providers and local organisations live in.
Advice you can act on
We explain what needs fixing, why it matters and what it means for your organisation. No fear-led sales pitch. No jargon-heavy report that gets ignored.
Support that fits your budget
You may need a baseline cyber package, support with Cyber Essentials, managed EDR, Microsoft 365 protection or a stronger backup plan. We help you choose sensibly.
Built on real-world experience
Black Swan Cyber Security Solutions was created from years of supporting schools, small organisations and teams that need security to work in real life.
A partner, not a faceless portal
You get a named, approachable cyber security partner who understands your organisation and can help you make better decisions over time.
Not sure where to start?
These pages explain the areas Derby organisations usually ask us about first.
Cyber Essentials support
Help with the controls and evidence needed to work towards certification.
Microsoft 365 security
Find hidden risks in accounts, access settings and cloud security configuration.
Our layered approach
See how tools, training, monitoring and backups work together.
Cyber security for schools
Practical protection for education settings and multi-academy trusts.
Cyber security for care providers
Support for care homes and organisations handling sensitive records.
Cyber insurance readiness
Help understanding the controls insurers often expect to see.
Want to know where your biggest risks are?
Book a quick security check and we’ll help you understand what is already in place, what may be missing and what would make the biggest difference to your Derby organisation.
Backed by the world's leading cyber defenders
Meet Kevin: Founder & lead security consultant
Kevin has spent over 20 years solving real-world IT and cyber security challenges for organisations like yours. His approach is refreshingly straightforward: listen first, understand your constraints, then build security that actually works within your budget and compliance requirements.
Beyond technical expertise, Kevin brings a deep understanding of how organisations really operate, gained through years serving as a Parish Councillor, school governor, and charity trustee. He knows what it’s like to balance competing priorities, stretch budgets, and maintain public trust.
Whether you’re dealing with a security incident or simply want an honest assessment of your current protection, Kevin provides clear guidance without the sales pitch.
Ready to discuss your security needs?
Contact Kevin directly – no lengthy sales process, just practical advice from someone who genuinely wants to help.
