For my team of 0-249 employees
For my team of0-249 employees
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Cyber security for small businesses

Strengthen your business with easy, affordable and flexible options, created to protect your team, your clients, and your reputation.

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Strengthen your business with easy, affordable and flexible options, created to protect your team, your clients, and your reputation.

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Keep your people safe, and your data protected

Keep your people safe, and your data protected

  • Secure your hybrid workplace

    When your team works from different locations and across multiple devices, network security is paramount. We keep you safe, so you can work from anywhere.
  • 24/7 support

    With watertight security for business, you can protect your people around the clock and spot breaches before they escalate – at any time of day.
  • Improve compliance

    Stay on top of business compliance through easier identification, assessment and management of cyber security risks to your network.
  • Secure your hybrid workplace

    When your team works from different locations and across multiple devices, network security is paramount. We keep you safe, so you can work from anywhere.
  • 24/7 support

    With watertight security for business, you can protect your people around the clock and spot breaches before they escalate – at any time of day.
  • Improve compliance

    Stay on top of business compliance through easier identification, assessment and management of cyber security risks to your network.

Why cyber security is important

With more people working in the cloud, across multiple devices and different locations, business has never been more flexible – or more open to cyber attacks. Cyber security for small businesses ensures your business-critical data and devices are protected, so you can focus on driving your company forward.

We’ve got your back

We’ve got your back

  • A partner you can count on

    With 99.999% uptime and EE's 4G network as your reliable backup, we make sure your business stays connected always.
  • Whenever you need us

    Our team of UK-based experts are on standby 24/7, every day of the year, ensuring your business doesn't skip a beat.
  • Peace of mind protection

    Our leading security solutions for businesses of all sizes allow you to concentrate on what matters most with complete confidence.
Technology is getting smarter every day. But so are hacking methods. Establishing a robust framework and strategy for protecting your data and IT assets has never been more important.
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Yasemin MustafaSenior Manager, BT Enterprise Security

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Learn Skills for Tomorrow and improve your online security today

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale up, learn the tools and techniques you need to make your business, charity or career a success.

Learn Skills for Tomorrow and improve your online security today

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale up, learn the tools and techniques you need to make your business, charity or career a success.

Learn Skills for Tomorrow and improve your online security today

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale up, learn the tools and techniques you need to make your business, charity or career a success.

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Cyber security FAQs

Why is cyber security important?

Digital technology is a fundamental part of how we do business today, but it can leave you open to threats from sophisticated cyber criminals. It’s more important than ever to ensure attackers can’t get hold of your critical business information, or gain access to your network, data or devices. Cyber security solutions give you peace of mind that your business - and your reputation - are protected.

What is cyber security?

Cyber security is how we protect businesses and individuals from theft, damage, cyber attacks. We protect your devices, data, networks and systems from unauthorised access, ensuring that no one can infiltrate your network. We do this in a variety of ways, all designed to keep your business safe and secure.

How do I secure my small business network?

We can help you to protect your small business network. We have over 3,000 security professionals working in 16 security centres around the globe, so there are always expert eyes on your network, protecting it from sophisticated cyber criminals. We’ll create a bespoke solution tailored to your specific needs, working with over 300 world-leading vendors to put together a bespoke security package for your small business.

Small business network security checklist

There are a few crucial things you should do to keep your small business network safe:

  • Closely monitor your traffic to identify any unusual activity
  • Keep up-to-date on new and emerging cyber-threats
  • Keep your security defences up to date
  • Train your staff on cyber security best practice

 

Business Antivirus Protection (McAfee-powered) FAQs

Is Business Antivirus Protection (McAfee-powered) good for business?

As a world-leading supplier of security solutions, McAfee is the perfect choice for businesses who want protection they can rely on. Business Antivirus Protection (McAfee-powered) offers all the cover you need along with technical support, whilst the McAfee Endpoint Protection Suite delivers a single solution so you can rest assured your business is protected, while you focus on what really matters.

Who uses McAfee?

Businesses of all sizes use McAfee security solutions. As the world leader in small-to-medium business security software, McAfee knows what challenges businesses like your face - and how to meet those challenges head-on with comprehensive protection.

Is McAfee safe?

McAfee’s antivirus software is among the best on the market, so you’ll have peace of mind that your data and devices are always protected from cyber threats.

Secure Business Backup by Acronis FAQs

What is the best backup solution for a small business?

Affordable, secure and accessible, Acronis is the best backup solution for small businesses. There’s no need for specialist equipment or training, and with different storage options, multi-device licensing, and all-in-one accessibility, it couldn’t be easier for you to use. Simply set it up, and leave it running in the background whilst you focus on what really matters to your business.

How can you ensure backups are secure?

Encryption is one of the best ways of making sure your backups are secure - and our Secure Business Backup by Acronis includes encryption as standard. It enables you to save all your data in case the unthinkable happens. Simply log into your Acronis service and restore your data for business as usual.

Why is backup important for business?

It’s important that your business is prepared for anything. Ensure you still have all your critical data should the worst happen, with secure backups. Should your business fall victim to a cyber attack, having backups mean that you’re still able to access everything you need. Similarly, if you lose access due to a technology failure or human error, a backup ensures that all is not lost, and you can keep your business running smoothly, even in a worst-case scenario.

What is Acronis?

Acronis offers all-in-one cyber-security protection, enabling you to easily safeguard and store your business data with encrypted cloud backup. We’ve teamed up with Acronis to offer you a backup solution you can rely on, for safe, secure working.

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To help you create a secure, collaborative environment to build digital transformation strategies, we've hand-picked some security resources to equip you for this challenge.

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To help you create a secure, collaborative environment to build digital transformation strategies, we've hand-picked some security resources to equip you for this challenge.

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To help you create a secure, collaborative environment to build digital transformation strategies, we've hand-picked some security resources to equip you for this challenge.

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Why BT

We have access to the highest intelligence

By working closely with Interpol, Europol and the National Cybercrime Security Centre (NSCS), we have direct access to the most valuable security sources out there – so you always have the best advice on the latest threats

We protect ourselves

As the UK’s most secure network, we’re used to attacks. We protect ourselves from over 6,500 potential attacks every day, block more than 100 million malicious comms every month, and carry out 1,000 ethical hacks to stress test our systems every year.

We support you as you grow

We’ll guide your businesses throughout your security journey. Explaining what you need to do at every step, directing you to the right products. Offering free, simple resources to help you understand how to keep your business secure.

We have access to the highest intelligence

By working closely with Interpol, Europol and the National Cybercrime Security Centre (NSCS), we have direct access to the most valuable security sources out there – so you always have the best advice on the latest threats

We protect ourselves

As the UK’s most secure network, we’re used to attacks. We protect ourselves from over 6,500 potential attacks every day, block more than 100 million malicious comms every month, and carry out 1,000 ethical hacks to stress test our systems every year.

We support you as you grow

We’ll guide your businesses throughout your security journey. Explaining what you need to do at every step, directing you to the right products. Offering free, simple resources to help you understand how to keep your business secure.

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