How to stop threats before they turn into downtime
Most attacks don’t break in anymore. They sign in.
Stolen passwords. Fake logins. Access that looks completely normal on the surface.
That’s why we focus on what’s actually happening across your devices and accounts, not just what’s installed on them.
Running a business is hard enough without wondering if something’s going on behind the scenes. We help you move from: I think everything’s fine… to: I know someone’s keeping an eye on it.
Most cyber attacks do not break in. They log in.
Stolen passwords. Suspicious sign-ins. Accounts quietly taken over. No smashed windows. No obvious alarm bells. Just emails being sent, files being accessed, and problems building in the background.
We help businesses spot and stop that early with Huntress Managed EDR and Huntress ITDR, without needing an in-house cyber security team.
The problem most businesses have
On paper, things can look fine. Antivirus is installed. MFA is switched on. Microsoft 365 is in place.
The issue is what happens next. When something suspicious starts unfolding, most businesses do not have anyone actively watching, investigating, and responding.
That is the gap attackers rely on. Not always a lack of tools. A lack of visibility and response.
Where we fit in
At Black Swan Cyber Security Solutions, we work with businesses that want stronger protection without replacing their current IT support.
We sit alongside your existing setup and help cover the part many smaller businesses do not have time, headspace, or internal resource for.
- 24/7 endpoint monitoring for signs of compromise
- Identity threat detection for Microsoft 365 accounts
- Human-led investigation and response when something looks wrong
How it works
We keep it straightforward. Protect the devices. Protect the identities. Respond quickly when something does not look right.
Protect the devices
Huntress Managed EDR helps monitor laptops, desktops, and servers for malicious activity, persistence, and signs something has got a foothold.
Protect the identities
Huntress ITDR helps spot suspicious Microsoft 365 sign-ins, account misuse, and identity-based threats that can slip past basic security controls.
Respond when it matters
This is not just about generating alerts. It is about action. Suspicious activity is investigated so issues can be contained before they turn into downtime, fraud, or account compromise.
What we often see
These are the kinds of gaps that crop up time and again. Nothing dramatic on the surface, but enough to give attackers room to move once a password is stolen or an account is misused.
MFA switched on, but no visibility on suspicious behaviour
Multi-factor authentication helps, but it does not tell you when a login looks unusual, risky, or completely out of character.
Antivirus installed, but nobody reviewing what it misses
Many businesses assume antivirus is enough until something slips through or sits quietly in the background for longer than it should.
Microsoft 365 being used daily, but barely monitored
Email, files, collaboration, and logins all live there, yet many businesses are relying on default visibility and hoping nothing suspicious goes unnoticed.
Alerts landing somewhere, but no clear response plan
An alert on its own does not solve much. The real value is knowing what happened, what it means, and what needs doing next.
Shared accounts and old access still hanging around
Former staff, shared logins, and permissions nobody has reviewed properly can make a bad situation harder to spot and harder to contain.
Phishing treated as an email problem only
By the time a sign-in has been stolen, it stops being just an inbox issue. It becomes an account, identity, and business continuity issue as well.
Why this matters
Most businesses do not notice an attack because someone breaks a firewall and sets off sirens.
They notice because emails start doing things they should not. A login appears from somewhere odd. A member of staff gets locked out. Files are accessed unexpectedly. A customer receives something strange.
By that point, the question is no longer whether something looks suspicious. It is how far it has gone, what has been touched, and how quickly it can be contained.
What Huntress EDR and ITDR give you
- Better visibility across endpoints and Microsoft 365 identities
- Faster detection of suspicious activity and account misuse
- Human-led investigation rather than just raw alerts
- A stronger response when something looks off
- More confidence that someone is actually keeping watch
What changes
You go from hoping everything is fine to knowing someone is keeping an eye on it. That means less noise, quicker action, and fewer nasty surprises hiding in the background.
For many businesses, that is the real win. Not more dashboards. Not more jargon. Just better protection, better visibility, and a calmer way to run the business day to day.
Who this is for and not for
Huntress Managed EDR and ITDR are a strong fit for businesses that want better visibility, faster response, and proper protection around endpoints and Microsoft 365 accounts. They are not for everyone, and that is fine.
This is for you if...
- You want someone actively watching for suspicious activity, not just software installed and forgotten.
- You rely on Microsoft 365 for email, files, and day-to-day work, and want stronger protection around accounts and identities.
- You do not have an in-house cyber security team and want expert support without the cost of building one.
- You want to reduce the risk of downtime, account compromise, and nasty surprises spreading quietly in the background.
- You already have IT support in place, but want a proper security layer sitting alongside it.
- You are looking for a more proactive approach rather than waiting for a problem to become obvious.
- You want alerts investigated and responded to, not just dumped into a dashboard for someone else to deal with.
This may not be for you if...
- You are only looking for the cheapest antivirus possible and are not concerned about visibility or response.
- You want a one-off install with no ongoing monitoring, no review, and no human involvement.
- You already have a mature internal security team and full 24/7 monitoring in place.
- You are expecting a silver bullet that removes all cyber risk without any wider good practice around access, backups, and staff awareness.
- You are not using Microsoft 365 and have no need to monitor identity-based threats or suspicious sign-in activity.
- You are only comparing tools on price per device and not on what actually happens when something looks wrong.
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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.
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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.
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