In today’s digital world, data is one of the most valuable assets your business holds — and one of the most targeted. In fact, according to the UK Government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025, around 43% of UK businesses reported experiencing a cyber-attack or breach in the last 12 months. GOV.UK+1

From customer information to financial records, keeping your data safe is not only a legal obligation under UK GDPR, but essential to maintaining trust and reputation. Yet, as cyber-criminals grow more sophisticated, your business needs more than just antivirus software — it needs a strong, proactive defence strategy.

At EnablesIT we help businesses protect their systems and their people through Cyber Essentials certification, vulnerability testing, and phishing simulation training. Here’s why each plays a critical role in keeping your data secure.

Why Choose Cyber Essentials?

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification scheme designed to help organisations protect themselves against the most common cyber threats. It focuses on five essential technical controls; firewalls, secure configuration, access control, malware protection, and patch management. These five controls are designed to block the majority of low-level, opportunistic cyber attacks.

Key benefits of Cyber Essentials:

  • Protects against common threats: Covers essential controls such as firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection, and patch management.
  • Enhances credibility and trust: Displaying the Cyber Essentials badge shows your clients and partners that you take cybersecurity seriously.
  • Supports compliance and tender opportunities: Many public-sector and corporate contracts now require Cyber Essentials certification as a minimum standard.

With cybercrime estimated to cost UK businesses over £14.7 billion a year GOV.UK, Cyber Essentials offers an affordable and effective first line of defence.

The Importance of Vulnerability Testing

Even with strong controls in place, cyber-criminals are constantly evolving. Regular vulnerability testing, which is also known as vulnerability scanning or penetration testing, helps identify weaknesses before attackers can exploit them.

Recent research shows that many smaller businesses suffer severe consequences after breach incidents. Testing your systems proactively can prevent costly downtime and data loss.

Why vulnerability testing matters:

  • Proactive protection: Detects and fixes weaknesses before they’re exploited.
  • Regulatory compliance: Supports frameworks such as GDPR and ISO 27001 which require ongoing risk assessment.
  • Informed decision-making: Helps you prioritise and address high-risk vulnerabilities quickly and effectively.

At EnablesIT, we carry out detailed vulnerability assessments that simulate real-world attacks — helping you stay one step ahead of hackers.

Do Your Staff Recognise Phishing Emails?

Even the strongest cybersecurity tools can be undone by human error. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) reports that phishing remains the most common cyber threat — the 2025 survey found that 85% of businesses which experienced a breach or attack reported phishing as the incident type. GOV.UK+1

That’s why phishing awareness and simulation training are so valuable.

We offer phishing simulation campaigns that safely mimic real-world attacks, allowing you to:

  • Assess how your employees respond to suspicious emails.
  • Identify who might need additional training.
  • Build a stronger culture of cybersecurity awareness across your team.

Regular simulation testing helps staff stay alert to the latest scams — reducing your organisation’s risk of falling victim to phishing and social-engineering attacks.

Your Data Security Partner

Keeping customer data safe isn’t just about compliance — it’s about protecting your reputation, maintaining customer trust, and ensuring business continuity.

At EnablesIT we help businesses like yours strengthen their defences through:

  • Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus certification support
  • Vulnerability testing and remediation guidance
  • Phishing simulation and employee security-awareness training

Don’t wait for a breach to find your weak spot.