Managed cyber security services
Security that makes sense for your business - not a pile of tools, not a generic bundle, just the right protection in the right places.
Be harder to attack. Spot problems earlier. Recover with confidence.
Managed cyber security gives you proper protection and somebody actively looking after it - without building your own internal security team.
Black Swan helps protect Microsoft 365, email, devices, identities and data while joining the pieces together and giving you a clearer view of what is working, what needs attention and what to do next.
You probably already have security tools. The bigger question is: who is making sure they actually work together?
No fixed shopping list. We start with what you already have, where the gaps are and what is actually worth fixing.
Having security tools is not the same as having managed cyber security.
Most smaller organisations already have some protection: Microsoft Defender, antivirus, backups, multi-factor authentication or an IT support company.
The problem is often not the absence of technology. It is that the controls are disconnected, inconsistently configured or nobody is actively checking them.
Somebody still needs to join it all up.
Managed cyber security gives you clearer ownership, better visibility and somebody to turn to when an alert, insurer question or security decision needs attention.
Less guessing. Better visibility. Calmer decisions.
The goal is not to create more alerts or fill your inbox with technical reports.
It is to reduce the chance of a serious incident, spot meaningful problems earlier and make recovery less chaotic if something still gets through.
Be harder to compromise
Reduce common attack routes across accounts, devices, software, email and user access.
Spot suspicious activity earlier
Add visibility and human review where alerts need more than a dashboard and crossed fingers.
Recover with confidence
Protect important data and know what will happen if an account, device or system is compromised.
Show security is being handled
Provide clearer evidence for clients, insurers, tenders, Cyber Essentials and other assurance requirements.
A managed service should be more than software licences.
The value is not simply having another security product installed. It is having somebody help decide what matters, configure the protection properly and stay involved afterwards.
Protect the things attackers rely on you overlooking.
You may not need every control on day one. We look at what is already in place and add protection where it will make a meaningful difference.
Keep accounts harder to steal
Reduce the risk from stolen passwords, suspicious sign-ins, risky admin access and malicious inbox rules.
Stop more threats at the inbox
Reduce phishing, fake invoices, malicious links and business email compromise before staff have to deal with them.
Spot suspicious device activity
Go beyond basic antivirus with stronger visibility and managed detection across laptops, desktops and servers.
Close avoidable gaps faster
Keep operating systems and third-party software updated without depending on everybody remembering to click the update button.
Know you can get important data back
Protect Microsoft 365, endpoints and servers and make recovery something you understand before it is needed.
Help people become an early-warning system
Give staff practical training and create a culture where unusual activity is easier to question and report.
From uncertainty to better protection.
We do not start with a pre-built technology stack. We start with what you rely on, what you already have and why you are looking at security now.
Review
Understand your Microsoft 365 environment, devices, email, backups, support arrangements and immediate concerns.
Prioritise
Separate important gaps from things that can wait or are already adequately covered.
Protect
Deploy and configure the agreed controls around accounts, devices, email, patching and recovery.
Manage
Stay involved, review what matters, report clearly and improve protection as your organisation changes.
The difference is not just software. It is ownership.
Security tools can be excellent. The question is what happens after they are installed.
Start with the outcome. Then choose the level of protection.
You should not need a sales call just to find out whether managed cyber security is remotely within budget.
These are starting prices for some of our core managed protection and monitoring options, excluding VAT.
Keep devices protected and patched
A practical baseline for organisations that want stronger device protection without unnecessary complexity.
- Managed endpoint protection
- Patch management
- Ransomware encryption protection
- Asset visibility
Stop more threats before users reach them
Builds on the device protection with safer web access for people working wherever business takes them.
- Everything in the core device protection
- DNS and web protection
- Block more malicious destinations
- Useful away from the office network
Make sure somebody is watching
For organisations that want suspicious activity investigated rather than simply recorded in a dashboard.
- Managed threat monitoring
- 24/7 human-led review
- Escalation and response capability
- Broader visibility than antivirus alone
Watch the devices and identities attackers go after
Human-led monitoring for suspicious activity across endpoints and Microsoft 365 identities.
Huntress helps investigate what is happening rather than leaving you with another alert to interpret yourself.
- Managed EDR for laptops, desktops and servers
- 24/7 human-led threat monitoring
- Identity monitoring with Huntress ITDR
- Suspicious login and account activity visibility
A specialist security layer without enterprise complexity.
Black Swan Cyber Security Solutions is built for organisations that are too dependent on technology to leave cyber risk unmanaged, but do not need an enterprise-sized internal security team.
We can work directly with you, alongside your existing IT provider or with an internal IT person.
The aim is simple: use what already works, close the important gaps and make sure somebody understands the bigger picture.
Advice first. Tools second.
See the experience behind the advice.
Independent partner coverage of Black Swan's managed cyber security work.
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The strongest fit is usually an organisation that depends heavily on Microsoft 365, email and cloud services and wants somebody to take ownership of the wider security picture.
You want more confidence
You have some protection already, but are not completely sure what is being checked, who owns which alerts or what would happen during an incident.
Somebody is asking harder questions
An insurer, customer, tender, board, regulator or Cyber Essentials assessment means "we have antivirus" is no longer enough.
You need stronger protection without more complexity
You do not want to build a security department. You want sensible controls, clear ownership and somebody to call.
One core service. Different organisations.
Black Swan supports smaller organisations across the UK, with particular experience in education, care, professional services and small business.
Keep learning running
Practical cyber resilience, DfE-aligned controls and clearer evidence.
Protect sensitive services
Security around data, staff access, resilience and operational continuity.
Protect the business
Practical managed security without an enterprise budget or internal security team.
Find your organisation
Explore support for professional services, charities, trades and other organisations.
Based in Chesterfield and supporting organisations across Derbyshire, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Mansfield, North Nottinghamshire and the wider UK.
Straight answers before you speak to us.
What should managed cyber security actually achieve?
You should be harder to compromise, more likely to spot suspicious activity early and better able to recover if something still gets through.
It should also make it easier to demonstrate to customers, insurers and other stakeholders that security is actively being managed.
Is managed cyber security the same as IT support?
No. IT support usually focuses on keeping systems working and helping users.
Managed cyber security focuses on reducing risk, spotting suspicious activity, protecting important systems and data and improving security over time.
The two can work together.
Can you work with our existing IT provider?
Yes. A good existing IT provider does not need replacing simply because you need more specialist cyber security.
Black Swan can work alongside internal IT or an outsourced MSP and provide the additional security layer.
Do you provide 24/7 monitoring?
Yes, where the selected service includes managed EDR, ITDR or MXDR.
We explain what is monitored, who reviews alerts, how escalation works and which responsibilities remain with you or your IT provider.
What is the difference between Huntress EDR and ITDR?
Huntress EDR focuses on activity taking place on laptops, desktops and servers.
Huntress ITDR focuses on identity-related risk, including suspicious activity involving Microsoft 365 accounts.
Using both can give you visibility across two attack areas criminals commonly target: the device and the identity.
What if we already use Microsoft Defender?
Microsoft Defender can form part of a strong security setup. The important questions are whether it is configured appropriately, who is monitoring relevant activity and what other controls sit around identity, email, backup and recovery.
We review what you already have before recommending that you replace anything.
Can you help with Cyber Essentials and cyber insurance?
Yes. We can help review the controls you already have, identify gaps and improve areas such as MFA, patching, device security, backups, access control and evidence.
How much does managed cyber security cost?
Core device protection starts from £3.99 per protected device per month excluding VAT with Nest Protect.
Cygnet Shield starts from £5.99 per protected device per month excluding VAT, while Swan Guard Pro starts from £13.99 and includes 24/7 managed monitoring.
Huntress Managed EDR starts from £7 per protected device per month excluding VAT, while Huntress ITDR starts from £3.45 per user per month excluding VAT.
Broader protection depends on the devices, users and services you need. We explain the full price before you commit.
What if we do not know which product we need?
You do not need to.
Start with what you are trying to improve: better device protection, safer Microsoft 365, email security, stronger recovery, monitoring or clearer evidence.
We can then work out whether the answer is Nest Protect, Huntress, Heimdal, email security, backup, a combination of services or simply a change to something you already have.
Know what is protected. Know who is watching. Know what happens next.
Tell us what you rely on, what protection you already have and what is making you look at cyber security now. We will help you work out what is working, where the important gaps are and what is actually worth doing about them.
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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