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Refer Someone to Black Swan Cyber Security Solutions

Refer someone to Black Swan Cyber

Know someone who needs calm, plain-English cyber security advice?

If a small business, school, care provider, charity or parish council is worried about Cyber Essentials, cyber insurance, phishing, Microsoft 365 security, backups or ransomware, we’ll look after them properly.

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No scare tactics No hard sell Practical next steps Based in Chesterfield

Good people are careful with introductions. So are we.

  • We’ll treat your contact with respect.
  • We’ll explain cyber security in plain English.
  • We’ll only recommend what is sensible and proportionate.
  • We’ll keep you updated where appropriate.
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For clients

If we’ve helped you and you know another organisation that could benefit from the same practical support, we’d be grateful for an introduction.

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For partners

We work well with accountants, insurance brokers, HR consultants, web agencies, business coaches, IT providers and compliance advisers.

If you regularly support small businesses and want a trusted cyber security contact for your clients, you can also read more about partnering with Black Swan Cyber .

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For local contacts

You do not need to understand cyber security to refer someone. You only need to spot when someone needs clear advice from someone they can trust.

When should you refer someone?

Cyber security can sound broad and technical. These are the real-world moments where a quick introduction can help.

“We need Cyber Essentials for a tender.” We can help them understand what is required, what needs fixing, and how to approach certification properly.
“Our insurer is asking about MFA, backups or EDR.” We can help them prepare for cyber insurance questions and avoid guessing their way through the answers.
“We’re worried about phishing or fake invoices.” We can review their current protection and explain practical ways to reduce email and payment fraud risk.
“We use Microsoft 365, but don’t know if it’s secure.” We can check common Microsoft 365 risks including MFA, admin access, email rules, sharing and backup gaps.
“We’ve never properly tested our backups.” We can help them understand what is backed up, what is not, and what recovery would look like after a cyber incident.
“We’re too small to have an IT department.” We support smaller organisations that need sensible cyber security without enterprise complexity or pricing.
“A staff member clicked a suspicious link.” We can help them decide what to check, what to contain, and what to improve afterwards.
“We need cyber policies, training or evidence.” We can help with practical documentation, staff awareness and evidence for boards, governors, insurers or suppliers.

What happens after you introduce someone?

We start with a short, practical conversation. The aim is to understand what they are worried about, what they already have in place, and what they need next.

  • We contact them politely and explain why we are getting in touch.
  • We offer a short, no-pressure cyber review.
  • We focus on the biggest risks first.
  • We give clear advice, not a shopping list.
  • We keep the referral professional and respectful.

The simple way to introduce us

A warm email introduction works best. You can copy and paste this:

Hi [Name], I thought it might be useful to introduce you to Kevin at Black Swan Cyber Security Solutions. He helps small businesses, schools and local organisations with practical cyber security advice, Cyber Essentials, Microsoft 365 security, phishing, backups and cyber insurance readiness. Kevin, I’ll let you both take it from here.

How we handle referrals

A referral should never feel like pressure. It should feel like a useful introduction at the right time.

You make the introduction

Send an email, use the form below, or point them towards this page.

We listen first

We ask what has prompted the conversation and what they are trying to solve.

We give clear next steps

We explain what matters, what can wait, and what a sensible plan could look like.

We say thank you

Whether it turns into work or not, we appreciate trusted introductions.

Who we are a good fit for

We are best suited to organisations that want sensible, practical cyber security support without jargon or scare tactics.

  • Small businesses
  • Schools and academies
  • Care providers and nurseries
  • Parish councils and charities
  • Professional services firms
  • Trades and local contractors

Who we are not a good fit for

Referrals work best when the fit is right. We may not be the right choice where someone wants the cheapest box-ticking exercise or is not ready to take cyber security seriously.

  • Organisations looking for a quick certificate with no changes
  • Businesses that want to ignore basic controls like MFA
  • Enterprise projects needing a large consultancy team
  • One-off consumer device repairs or home IT support

Interested in becoming a referral partner?

We are building a small, trusted network of partners who support similar organisations and want to make useful introductions both ways.

Accountants and bookkeepers

Your clients may mention cyber insurance, invoice fraud, payment scams, tender requirements or Microsoft 365 concerns.

Insurance brokers

We can help clients understand the security controls often linked to cyber insurance readiness.

HR and compliance consultants

We can support staff awareness, joiner and leaver risks, policies, phishing training and practical evidence.

Web and marketing agencies

When clients ask about website security, email security, DNS, domains or account access, we can help without taking over your relationship.

IT support providers

We can provide cyber-first support around EDR, email security, Cyber Essentials, backup, monitoring and security awareness.

Business coaches and advisers

You often hear business worries early. Cyber security, fraud, compliance and insurance questions are all useful referral triggers.

Make a referral

Use this form to tell us who may need help. Please only share details where you have permission to do so.

By submitting this form, you confirm you have permission to share the information provided. We will only use it to respond to this referral.

Prefer to email us?

A direct email introduction is often the easiest option.

Email: hello@blackswancyber.co.uk
Phone: 01246 927142

  • Copy both parties into the email if they are happy with that.
  • Briefly explain why you are making the introduction.
  • We will take it from there and treat the introduction with care.

“I thought you two should speak. Black Swan Cyber helps smaller organisations make sense of cyber security, Cyber Essentials, cyber insurance, Microsoft 365 security and backups without the fear or jargon.”

Referral FAQs

A few quick answers before you introduce someone.

Do you pay for referrals?

We normally prefer to keep client and community referrals based on trust, not commission. For formal partner arrangements, we are happy to discuss a transparent approach that works for both sides.

Will you pressure the person I introduce?

No. We will have a helpful conversation, explain sensible next steps, and let them decide what they want to do.

What if I am not sure whether they need cyber security help?

That is fine. If they are worried about phishing, ransomware, Microsoft 365, Cyber Essentials, cyber insurance, backups or suspicious activity, a short conversation is usually worthwhile.

Can partners refer clients without losing control of the relationship?

Yes. We respect existing client relationships. Our role is to support the cyber security piece, not interfere with your core service.

What areas do you cover?

We are based in Chesterfield and support organisations across Derbyshire, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Worksop, North Nottinghamshire and wider UK locations where remote support is suitable.

Know someone who needs cyber security advice they can actually understand?

Send them our way. We’ll keep it calm, practical and proportionate.

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