Many small and medium-sized businesses cross their fingers and hope they won’t fall victim to a cyber attack. But in today’s digital world, hoping for the best isn’t a strategy—it’s a gamble. Cyber criminals are constantly evolving their methods, and businesses without a proactive security plan risk data breaches, financial losses, and damaged reputations.

So, what does it mean to be truly proactive with your cyber security?

1. Detect Threats Before They Strike

Cyber attacks often start quietly, with hackers infiltrating systems and gathering information before making their move. A proactive security approach includes:

✅ Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM):  24/7 monitoring to spot unusual activity and prevent issues before they cause damage.
✅ Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR):  Real-time threat detection and automatic response to stop attacks in their tracks.

2. Secure Your Systems with Layers of Defence

A single security tool isn't enough. Proactive protection means layering multiple defences to cover every angle:

🔒 Antivirus and malware protection: Block harmful software before it reaches your systems.
🔒 Ransomware prevention: Protect your data from being locked or stolen.
🔒 Secure data backups: Ensure business continuity with reliable backups.

3. Train Your Team to Spot Threats

Human error is one of the biggest security gaps. Proactive cyber security includes:

🧠 Regular staff training: Teach your team how to recognise phishing emails, scams, and other common attacks.
📊 Simulated phishing exercises: Test their awareness and improve their responses.

4. Stay Ahead with Regular Updates and Patching

Outdated software is a hacker’s favourite target. Proactive security means:

⚙️ Automatic software updates: Close vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
⚙️ Patch management: Ensure all systems are running the latest security versions.

5. Affordable Protection for Every Business

Effective cyber security doesn’t have to be expensive. At CED Technology, our cyber security plans start from just £9 per user per month, providing essential protection without breaking your budget.

💷 Get enterprise-level protection at an SME-friendly price.

Stop Hoping—Start Protecting

Cyber threats aren’t going away. But with a proactive security plan, you can stay ahead of them. Don’t leave your business’s future to chance.

Get in touch with CED Technology today to build a security plan that protects your business before threats strike.