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Cyber Essentials readiness
A practical check against the core areas Cyber Essentials looks at, with a clear list of what to improve before you apply.
MFA and passwordsDevice and update basicsFirewall and access checks
Practical cybersecurity for UK small businesses
Protect your business before small security gaps become expensive problems.
FortifyOps helps small businesses secure email, cloud files, accounts, backups, devices, and basic cyber controls with clear support from an ex-Royal Navy IT/CIS specialist.
Ex-Royal Navy
IT/CIS background
SMB focused
Plain-English support
Cloud aware
AWS and online tools
Security overview
Example mini-checkup output
Multi-factor authentication
High priority
Cloud file sharing
Review needed
Backups and recovery
Improve
Admin account access
High priority
Top recommendation
Start with MFA, admin access, backups, and external sharing. These reduce risk quickly without overcomplicating your setup.
Email & accounts
MFA, passwords, admin access
Cloud & files
Sharing, storage, exposure
Backups & recovery
Simple resilience checks
Services
Security support that is practical, clear, and built around small business reality.
No scare tactics. No unnecessary complexity. Just a focused review of the basics that make your business harder to compromise.
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Cloud security review
A focused review of your cloud setup, file sharing, public exposure, admin access, backups, and everyday security risks.
Cloud storage checksAdmin access reviewBackup visibility
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Security setup support
Hands-on help improving the basics: stronger access controls, safer accounts, better recovery options, and simple documentation.
MFA rolloutPassword policyRecovery setup
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Monthly protection checks
Lightweight ongoing checks for small businesses that want regular security oversight without hiring a full-time IT team.
Monthly reviewRisk summaryPriority fixes
How it works
From uncertainty to a clear security action plan.
The aim is to help you understand your current risk quickly, then fix the most important weaknesses first.
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Free mini-checkup
A short call to understand your business, current tools, and the biggest security concerns.
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Practical security review
FortifyOps checks the basics that attackers usually exploit first: access, accounts, backups, sharing, and configuration.
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Clear action plan
You get a simple priority list showing what matters, why it matters, and what to fix first.
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Support with the fixes
You can handle the fixes yourself or get help implementing the important changes safely.
About FortifyOps
Built by someone who understands practical IT operations.
FortifyOps was founded by Owen Thomson, an ex-Royal Navy IT/CIS specialist with hands-on experience supporting technical systems and building cloud security skills.
The mission is simple: give small businesses clear, useful cybersecurity help that protects the tools they rely on every day.
Plain-English guidance
Clear explanations without unnecessary jargon.
Security-first mindset
Focused on reducing practical business risk.
Cloud-aware support
Useful for businesses using modern online tools.
Action-focused reports
Know exactly what to fix first.
FAQ
Straight answers before you get started.
Is FortifyOps only for technical companies?
No. FortifyOps is built for small businesses that need clear, practical cybersecurity support without enterprise complexity.
Can you certify us for Cyber Essentials?
FortifyOps provides readiness support and practical preparation, but official certification must be completed through an accredited certification body.
What size business is this best for?
The service is best suited to small businesses, founders, freelancers, and small teams that rely on email, cloud storage, websites, and online accounts.
Get started
Get a clear view of your biggest security risks.
Book a free mini-checkup and receive a simple summary of what to fix first across accounts, cloud files, backups, devices, and basic controls.