Security that fits your sector
Specialist cyber security for organisations where getting it wrong is not an option. You need to protect sensitive data, meet expectations from clients, insurers or regulators, and keep costs under control.
We help schools, care providers, charities, professional services firms and small businesses put the right protection in place, without overcomplicating it or overspending.
Cyber security that fits how your organisation actually works
You do not run a generic business. You have your own systems, pressures, people, risks and compliance requirements.
We help schools, care providers, charities, trades, financial services and small businesses build cyber security that fits real life - not a fantasy IT budget.
Find your sector
Use this page as a starting point. Each sector page goes deeper into the risks, compliance pressures and practical protection that apply to that type of organisation.
Schools & MATs
Support with DfE standards, ransomware risk, safeguarding data, Microsoft 365 security and backup.
Nurseries & early years
Practical cyber security for settings handling child data, parent communication and Ofsted expectations.
Small businesses
Right-sized protection for businesses without an internal security team or enterprise budget.
Charities & non-profits
Protect donor data, service users, volunteers and reputation without wasting limited funds.
Care homes & social care
Support for sensitive resident data, DSPT pressures, shared systems and 24/7 operational reality.
Parish councils
Simple, sensible cyber security for councils handling resident data, email accounts and public trust.
IFAs & wealth managers
Protection for client data, email compromise, compliance pressure and cyber insurance expectations.
Accountants & financial advisers
Help your own firm and your clients deal with cyber risk, compliance and practical protection.
Professional services
Support for firms handling sensitive client records, portals, payroll, legal documents and email-based risk.
Health & wellbeing providers
Protect patient information, booking systems, cloud records and confidential communications.
Trades & contractors
Cyber security and Cyber Essentials support for contractors who need to win work and protect operations.
Manufacturing & engineering
Protection for operational disruption, supplier requirements, email compromise and ransomware risk.
Hospitality businesses
Protection for bookings, payments, Wi-Fi, email, supplier access and businesses that cannot afford downtime.
Creative & digital agencies
Protect client data, websites, logins, cloud tools and the reputation your clients trust you with.
Sports clubs & associations
Support for clubs handling member data, payments, volunteers, safeguarding records and shared admin access.
More sector-specific guides
Some organisations need a more specific guide. These pages go deeper into particular professions, roles and compliance pressures.
Conveyancing firms
Email compromise, client funds and sensitive documents.
Estate agents
Client data, property transactions and account security.
Physio & occupational health
Patient records, appointments and confidential communication.
Counsellors & therapists
Confidential notes, online sessions and sensitive client data.
Private & aesthetic clinics
Patient records, payments, bookings and reputation risk.
Mental health organisations
Highly sensitive data, safeguarding and trust.
Chiropractors & osteopaths
Patient information, booking tools and cloud systems.
Care homes
Resident data, shared systems and operational resilience.
Most organisations we speak to are dealing with similar problems
The sector changes, but the pattern is often familiar. Cyber security has become part of insurance, compliance, procurement, client trust and daily operations.
What we often see
- Microsoft 365 in use, but not properly secured
- Backups in place, but rarely tested
- Shared accounts still being used
- Email security left on default settings
- People unsure what to do after a suspicious click
What stronger protection usually looks like
- Clear visibility across devices, email and identity
- 24/7 monitoring where the risk justifies it
- Tested backup and recovery plans
- Simple policies people can actually follow
- Evidence for insurers, clients and compliance checks
Useful services that support most sectors
These are the common areas we usually look at once we understand your organisation, your risks and your budget.
Managed cyber security services
Ongoing protection, monitoring and support for organisations that need more than basic antivirus.
vCISO for SMEs
Cyber security guidance, planning and decision support without hiring a full-time security lead.
Cyber Essentials
Support with baseline controls, certification, insurance requirements and client expectations.
Microsoft 365 security
Reduce risk from compromised accounts, weak settings, inbox rules and identity-based attacks.
Cloud backup
Protect Microsoft 365 and business data so deletion, compromise or ransomware does not become a disaster.
Business email security
Stronger protection against phishing, malicious links, fake invoices and email-based attacks.
Identity threat detection
Most attackers do not break in. They log in. Identity protection helps spot suspicious account behaviour.
Managed EDR
Human-led endpoint monitoring and response for businesses that need someone watching when they are not.
Huntress managed stack
Managed EDR, ITDR, SIEM and security awareness training brought together for stronger visibility.
“In my six years as head teacher, we’ve had no breaches of data or GDPR issues, and that’s down to Black Swan.”
David Ratcliffe
Headteacher, Federation of Penny Acres and Wigley Primary Schools
Industry cyber security FAQs
Do you only work with the sectors listed on this page?
No. These are the sectors we talk about most often, but we also support other small organisations where cyber security, compliance, data protection or cyber insurance are becoming a concern.
Can you tailor cyber security around our budget?
Yes. We prefer to understand your risk, your current setup and what you are trying to achieve before recommending tools. Some organisations need a sensible baseline. Others need 24/7 monitoring, backup, identity protection and compliance support.
Can you help with Cyber Essentials?
Yes. Cyber Essentials can be a useful starting point for many sectors, especially where clients, insurers or tenders ask for evidence of basic cyber security controls.
Do you provide emergency incident response?
We do not offer standalone emergency incident response for organisations we do not already support. Our focus is helping clients reduce risk, improve visibility and build sensible protection before something goes wrong.
Not sure where you fit?
That is fine. Book a quick security check and we’ll help you understand what matters most for your organisation, your sector and your budget.
We support organisations across Chesterfield, Sheffield, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire - working with schools, care providers and small businesses that need practical, no-nonsense cyber security.
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