Cyber Advisor Services

Trusted Cyber Advisors

We are official Cyber Advisors. We are proud to offer professional, practical, cost-effective cyber security advice to small and medium-sized organisations (SMEs) through the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Cyber Advisor Scheme. We have been independently assessed and validated by the NCSC to possess the technical knowledge and skills necessary to assist SMEs in implementing ‘Cyber Essentials’ technical controls, thereby strengthening their security against common cyber threats. We are one of just three business’s in the Manchester area who have achieved the accolade of being a trusted Cyber Advisor.

‘In 2024, the UK experienced 7.7 million cybercrimes, which is around half of all businesses in the country.’*.

Cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented rate. Businesses and individuals need expert guidance to navigate the complex world of cybersecurity.

Why your business needs to be Cyber Aware

Cyberattacks can take many forms, ranging from social engineering and business email compromise incidents to the deployment of viruses or ransomware. Modern-day cyberattacks often steal data and encrypt it, resulting in reputational damage and regulatory issues. If your business is attacked, simply having your data backed up may not be enough. Research by Microsoft indicates that Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) results in a 99.22% reduction in the risk of account compromise.your

How it works

A cyber aware business must consider:

Social engineering and human factors - poor password management, phishing attacks
Unmanaged personal devices – using personal devices on company networks, with no security controls and risk of data leakage
Network and hardware security risks – unsecured or misconfigured devices on your network, outdated firmware, unsecure connections or weak passwords
Software risks – attackers gaining access to software, through coding errors or bugs, and unsupported or end-of-life software
Access control risks – not using Multi-Factor Authentication to maintain secure entry to your systems, and having insecure systems exposed to the internet
Supply chain risks – attackers exploiting suppliers to gain access to your data
Legal Compliance and Data Protection – Legal liabilities under GDPR and reputational damage

What you can do for your business:

ASL is one of only three Manchester-based Cyber Advisors who are trusted to advise and help you.

STEP ONE: Arrange your FREE Cyber Advisor Consultation
STEP TWO: Get your business certified with the Government-backed Cyber Essentials Scheme
STEP THREE: Implement proactive vulnerability monitoring
STEP FOUR: Ensure you have a robust Backup System and Disaster Recovery plan
STEP FIVE: Train your team to be cyber-aware and cyber-secure

Don’t wait until a Cyberattack happens.

Contact cyberadvisor@aware-soft.com today to schedule a free consultation with our dedicated Cybersecurity team member.

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