In an era of escalating cyber threats, businesses can no longer treat security as an optional extra. IT support should come with built-in defences, not as an afterthought. Here’s why robust security must be part of your IT bundle — and how EnablesIT does it differently.
The Rising Tide of Cyber Threats
• According to the UK’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025, phishing remains the dominant attack vector — 93 % of organisations that experienced a breach cited phishing. GOV.UK
• Ransomware is on the rise: in 2025, about 1 % of UK businesses reported experiencing a ransomware crime (versus <0.5 % in 2024) — which equates to ~19,000 organisations. GOV.UK+1
• In the UK, 43 % of businesses reported a cyber security breach or attack in the last year, a modest drop from 50 % in 2024 — but the risk remains high. Get Support IT Services
• Globally, the average cost of a data breach is now USD 4.88 million (≈£3.8-4.0 million), and organisations that use AI/automation in their security operations see a lower breach cost (~£3.11 million) compared to others. CSO Online
• In the UK over the last five years, cyberattacks have cost businesses an estimated £44 billion in lost revenue. Reuters
These numbers underscore that no business is immune — from micro-enterprises to large firms. Every business should expect to be targeted.
One Contract for All IT + Security = Fewer Gaps, More Accountability
Many businesses juggle multiple vendors: one for IT support, another for security, another for backups or compliance. That fragmentation often creates gaps in responsibility, where threats slip through the cracks.
By contrast, consolidating under one trusted provider means:
• One contract, one SLA, one point of accountability
• Integrated services designed to work together (support, backup, monitoring, security)
• Reduced complexity and vendor management overhead
• Ensured compatibility and no finger-pointing in crisis
At EnablesIT, we believe your IT support should include security by design, not as an upsell.
Do All IT Support Providers Truly Cover Security?
Not necessarily. Many so-called “IT support” packages are reactive: you call when something breaks. They may patch vulnerabilities, but often do not take full responsibility for defence, prevention, compliance, and resilience.
Ask yourself:
• Does your provider offer proactive monitoring (so issues are caught before users are impacted)?
• Do they include advanced tools like MFA, endpoint protection, dark web monitoring, and penetration testing?
• Do they have backup & disaster recovery baked in?
• Can they ensure compliance (GDPR, industry regs) from a security standpoint?
If the answer is “no” or “partially,” then you have a coverage gap — and that’s a liability.
The Security Tools We Deem Essential
When we build bundles at EnablesIT, these are the security components we consider non-negotiable:
• Password management – Weak, reused, or forgotten passwords are a top cause of breaches. A secure vault ensures strong, unique passwords and audit trails.
• MFA / 2FA – Even if credentials are stolen, MFA stops unauthorised access.
• Email security / filtering – The inbox is the top attack vector. Filtering out phishing, spam, and malicious attachments is critical.
• Endpoint threat protection (EDR / next-gen antivirus) – Workstations and servers must defend themselves from ransomware, malware, zero-day threats.• Dark web monitoring – Detect when credentials tied to your domain are exposed or sold.
• Vulnerability scanning & penetration testing – Uncover weak spots before attackers find them.
• Backup & disaster recovery – In a breach or system failure, you need secure, tested restores and continuity.
• Remote monitoring & alerting – 24/7 oversight ensures we can act early — often before issues escalate.
When bundled together, they form a defence-in-depth approach — layered, multi-pronged protection that raises the cost and difficulty for attackers.
EnablesIT: Security Is at Our Core
At EnablesIT, we don’t treat security as a bolt-on — we architect it into everything we do:
• Our support packages include security, compliance, backup, and monitoring as standard, not as add-ons
• You deal with one provider, one contract, one SLA — accountability is clear
• Because we own the full stack, we can deliver proactive support and respond faster
• Your environment is monitored 24/7, so issues are surfaced before users are affected
We believe every business — especially in the South East, now that we’re local to Dorking — deserves IT support that takes security seriously and delivers peace of mind.
Final Thoughts
1. Cyber risk is real, growing, and costly.
2. Fragmented IT & security vendors create vulnerability gaps.
3. True IT support must be proactive, integrated, and resilient.
4. A well-designed security bundle is no longer optional — it’s essential.