Cyber Security Services for SMEs in Oxfordshire and Across the UK
Protect your business with proactive cyber security solutions, from
Cyber Essentials certification to advanced threat detection and cyber incident planning.
At Kriston Technology, we help SMEs across Oxfordshire and the UK defend against today’s most common cyber threats. Whether it’s ransomware, phishing, or compliance risks, our tailored cyber security services ensure your business
stays secure, productive, and resilient.
Why SMEs Need Cyber Security More Than Ever
Cyber attacks are no longer aimed only at large corporations. Small and medium sized businesses are increasingly becoming prime targets.
- 54% of UK SMEs have experienced a cyber attack — up from 39% just two years earlier ( Vodafone).
- Cyber attacks cost UK SMEs an estimated £3.4 billion annually ( TotalTele).
- The average cost of a cyber attack is ~£3,398 for smaller SMEs and ~£5,001 for those with 50+ staff ( Workplace Journal).
- More than two-thirds (69%) of UK SMEs lack a formal cybersecurity policy ( InfoSec Magazine).
With the increasing number of threats, frameworks like Cyber Essentials are now expected and a “must have” rather than a nice to have. That’s where Kriston Technology comes in to assist and advise you.
Our Cyber Security Services
Prove your cyber security maturity with the government-backed scheme. We guide you through assessment, remediation, and certification with minimal disruption.
Endpoint Detection and Response, Managed Detection and response
Continuous monitoring and advanced threat detection to stop cyber attacks before they disrupt your business. MDR offering 24×7 protection and response
Proactive identification and remediation of vulnerabilities in your IT stack. Identify, prioritise, and fix system vulnerabilities before hackers exploit them. With continuous network monitoring, identify unknown devices.
Email Protection
Block phishing, spam, and malicious links at the source. Keep employees safe wherever they work.
DNS Filtering
Cloud-based DNS filtering service that blocks malicious and unwanted content to protect users and networks from online threats.
Stay informed if your company credentials are leaked or traded on the dark web.
Turn your people into your first line of defence with realistic phishing simulations and engaging security training.
Password Management
Secure, centralised password management that reduces the risks of weak or reused passwords.
Ensure your business can recover quickly from an incident with backups, failover, and continuity planning.
Cyber Incident Planning
Be prepared with a step-by-step response plan in case of a breach, helping minimise downtime and reputational impact.
Simulated cyber attacks to uncover weaknesses in your network, applications, or staff training. Crest certified.
Cyber Incident Role Play Exercise
Improve your cyber security readiness through realistic, scenario-based exercises.
Cyber Security Assessments
Evaluate your business’s systems, policies, and defences to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen protection against cyber threats.
Microsoft 365 Hardening
Review, assess and implement the full feature set of Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E3 and E5 licenses to fully secure you business.
Managed Firewall Security
Firewall configuration, maintenance and monitoring.
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Cyber Security Case Studies
Providing best in class Cyber Security Solutions for our customers
FluoRok, a deep-tech start-up, successfully renewed their Cyber Essentials certification with the expert guidance of Kriston Technology Limited.
How Presymptom’s Cyber Essentials certification renewal process strengthened cyber security and boosted customer confidence.
Why Choose Kriston Technology as Your Cyber Security Partner?
- Local expertise with national reach. Based in Oxfordshire, trusted by SMEs across the UK.
- Sector experience. Deep expertise in support life sciences, legal, and accountancy firms.
- Microsoft certified team. Qualified staff in Microsoft 365, Azure and modern workplace security.
- Proactive monitoring. We don’t wait for issues, we prevent them.
- Proven Results. SMEs trust us to keep them secure, compliant and operational.
Free Cyber Security Checklist for SMEs
Not sure where to begin? Download our free Cyber Security Checklist to benchmark your current security posture and identify quick wins.
Cyber Security FAQs
Costs vary depending on your needs, but we provide scalable solutions designed for SMEs, so there are no enterprise price tags.
Absolutely. We secure devices, networks, and applications so your team can work safely from anywhere.
The most prevalent threats are Phishing/Social Engineering (targeting your employees) and sophisticated Ransomware attacks that encrypt or steal valuable data, especially sensitive Intellectual Property (IP).
We start with a thorough IT Health Check or a formal Vulnerability Management Scan. These assessments will identify vulnerabilities in your network, hardware, and staff policies. The output is a clear, prioritised report that shows you exactly where your risks lie and the steps needed to mitigate them.
The primary regulations are the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. These require your business to protect personal and research data. For UK businesses, we also strongly recommend achieving Cyber Essentials certification, as it covers the foundational technical controls required to protect against the majority of common cyber threats.
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme that demonstrates your commitment to cyber hygiene. We manage the entire process: performing a Gap Analysis to identify missing controls, implementing the required technical solutions, drafting the necessary policies, and handling the final submission and audit to guarantee certification.
Cyber Essentials is a self-assessed certification; Cyber Essentials Plus involves independent testing and offers a higher level of assurance.
The four essentials are:
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on all accounts.
- Managed Endpoint Protection for every device.
- Layered Data Backup (onsite and cloud).
- Regular Security Awareness Training for all staff.
Yes, it is necessary. Your people are your greatest asset and your biggest risk. Phish Threat Simulation involves sending harmless, realistic phishing emails to your team to test their vigilance. It is a critical, ongoing part of compliance and is proven to be the most effective way to strengthen your human firewall.
Our primary model is an all-inclusive, predictable per-user, per-month fee. This provides you with clarity for budgeting, ensures our services scale perfectly with your hiring, and eliminates unexpected costs. For specific one-off services (like Network Penetration Tests), we offer a fixed project cost.
Often, yes. Insurance providers offer more favourable terms (lower premiums or deductibles) to businesses that can demonstrate a mature security posture, specifically by achieving certifications like Cyber Essentials and implementing core technical controls such as MFA.
Absolutely. We strongly recommend a fully integrated service. By combining security, day-to-day support, and strategic IT planning into a single contract, you benefit from a unified strategy and a single point of contact, giving your Operations Director one less thing to worry about. We call this our virtual CIO (vCIO) approach.
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Protect your business today
Don’t leave your business exposed to cyber threats. Book your free Cyber Security Consultation now, and take the first step to securing your business.
Call us today or drop us an email
01993 880 980
hello@ktecltd.com
