01 / Consulting
Security reviews, policies & roadmaps
Know where you stand and what to fix first.
- Cyber Health Check with red, amber, green score
- Plain-English security policies
- Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 readiness
Portsmouth's local cyber security team
Stronger security.
A more confident business.
We protect Southsea and Portsmouth businesses from hackers, scams and data loss. Specialist security without the big-firm price tag, explained in plain English.
- Fixed prices
- No lock-in
- We come to you
PROTECT / PREPARE / PROGRESS
50°47′N 1°05′W · SOUTHSEA
Clear priorities.
Practical progress.
CoveringSouthseaOld PortsmouthGunwharfFrattonNorth EndCoshamHavantFarehamGosport
Services
Where your business needs it.
Seven core services for Portsmouth businesses, from sole traders to growing teams. Every job has a fixed price agreed before we start, and we work alongside your existing IT support.
02 / Training
Cyber awareness & technical workshops
Most attacks start with one convincing email.
- Staff cyber awareness sessions
- Phishing tests and AI scam awareness
- Hands-on technical workshops
03 / AI
AI assistants & workflow automation
Save hours each week without leaking your data.
- AI readiness check for your business
- ChatGPT, Copilot or Gemini set up safely
- Secure automations and a simple AI policy
04 / Cloud
Cloud environments, deployed & handed over
Built secure from day one, then handed over to you.
- Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace secured
- Cloud architecture and deployment
- Full documentation and handover
05 / Penetration testing
Web, API & network security testing
We find the holes before attackers do.
- Websites, apps and APIs tested
- Office networks and Wi-Fi tested
- Evidence-based report with clear fixes
06 / Incident response
Incident assessment, containment & recovery
Hacked or scammed? We help you take back control.
- Rapid assessment and containment
- Investigation and recovery support
- Incident plans that work with your IT team
07 / Cyber ranges
Isolated labs & cyber exercise environments
Practise for the real thing in a safe space.
- Isolated training labs
- Capture-the-flag challenges
- Exercises with clear learning goals
Not sure where to start?
Let's work it out together.
A free 20-minute chat about your business is the best first step.
Book a free chat ↗Why Southsea Cyber
Specialists, not generalists. Local, not remote.
IT support companies treat security as one job among many. Big security firms are built for corporate budgets. We focus only on security, sized and priced for Portsmouth's small businesses.
Security is all we doNot a sideline to fixing printers.
Fixed prices, no lock-inNo per-user monthly contracts to get started.
Plain English, alwaysClear actions, not jargon-filled reports.
On your doorstepBased in Southsea and happy to visit.
Southsea Cyber Assured
The sticker that tells customers you're secure.
Portsmouth's own local assurance mark. We audit your business against a clear standard built on ISO 27001 and NCSC principles. Pass, and you get a window sticker and website badge, and customers can contact us to confirm your status at any time.
- 01Audit1–2 hours, on site
- 02ReportClear list of fixes
- 03FixYourself, or with us
- 04AssuredValid for 12 months
Southsea Cyber Assured is our own independent scheme. It shows key controls were in place when checked. It is not ISO 27001 or Cyber Essentials certification, and no business can be guaranteed safe from attack.
Cyber awareness
Five quick wins for any Portsmouth business.
You can do these today, for free. They stop most of the attacks we see hitting small businesses.
- 01Turn on multi-factor sign-inOn email first, then banking and social media.
- 02Check before you payChanged bank details? Phone the supplier on a number you already have.
- 03Update everythingPhones, laptops, routers and card machines.
- 04Back up and test itKeep one copy offline and try a restore.
- 05Pause on urgent requestsPressure to act fast, even from the boss, is a scam warning sign. AI can fake voices too.
Our local cyber community
Different purpose. Same love for Southsea.
CtrlAltSouthsea
A free community meetup we host for anyone interested in cyber and technology. Meet, learn and share ideas with the South Coast community.
Upcoming events on Eventbrite ↗Community participation is separate from commercial services.
Been hacked, scammed or locked out?
Email us straight away from a device you trust. Don't pay anyone and don't delete anything.
Contact
Start with a free 20-minute cyber chat.
Tell us what your business does and we'll point out your three biggest risks. No obligation, no sales pressure.
General enquiries
Been hacked