UK threat level: Elevated

Your next breach is already being planned. We stop it before it starts.

50% of UK businesses experienced a cyber attack in the last 12 months.* Our managed security services protect your business 24/7 — ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and real humans ready in under 15 minutes.

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UK Cyber Reality
50%
of UK businesses breached annually*
£10,830
Avg. medium business cost*
21 days
Avg. ransomware recovery*
Protecting UK businesses with
ISO 27001 Certified
Cyber Essentials Plus
24/7 UK-Based SOC
CREST Partner Network

What happens after you click "we'll deal with security later"

Most UK businesses don't budget for breaches. Here's what the average attack actually looks like:

Day 1
Initial Compromise
Phishing email or unpatched vulnerability. Median time to click: just 21 seconds.*
Days 2-14
Silent Spread
Attackers move laterally, map your network, escalate privileges. You notice nothing.
Day 15
Ransom or Theft
Data encrypted or exfiltrated. Operations halt. Clock starts on ICO notification.
Days 16-44
Recovery Hell
Forensics, legal fees, customer notifications, reputation damage. Average: 28 days offline.
Average breach cost for UK medium business
£10,830+*
Direct costs only. Doesn't include lost business, reputation damage, or management time.
  • 21+ days ransomware recovery*
  • Up to 4% of turnover GDPR fine
  • 43% of businesses lose customers*
  • 74% of breaches involve human error*
AssurePath managed security
Prevention
24/7 protection, compliance included, predictable monthly cost.
  • 15-minute incident response
  • ISO 27001 & CE+ included
  • Monthly security reviews
  • Sleep at night: included
★★★★★

"We went from 'we should probably do something about security' to ISO 27001 certified in 4 months. AssurePath made it almost painless."

JR
James Richardson CTO, FinTech Startup (45 employees)
★★★★★

"After a near-miss phishing incident, we needed to get serious fast. Their team had us protected within 48 hours and compliant within 90 days."

ST
Sarah Thompson MD, Manchester Legal Services
★★★★★

"The Cyber Essentials Plus process was completely handled by AssurePath. We just had to sign things. That's how IT support should work."

MB
Michael Barnes Operations Director, Birmingham Logistics
Compliance Pathways

Choose your path to compliance

Whether you need government contract eligibility, enterprise client assurance, or regulatory compliance — we'll get you certified.

Cyber Essentials Plus

UK Government Backed

Required for UK government contracts. Demonstrates baseline security controls with hands-on technical verification.

  • ✓ Firewalls & internet gateways
  • ✓ Secure configuration
  • ✓ Access control & malware protection
  • ✓ Patch management
Typical timeline: 4-6 weeks
Most Popular

ISO 27001

International Standard

Gold standard for information security. Required by enterprise clients and demonstrates mature security management.

  • ✓ Information Security Management System
  • ✓ Risk assessment framework
  • ✓ Continuous improvement processes
  • ✓ Third-party audit certification
Typical timeline: 3-6 months

GDPR Compliance

UK & EU Regulation

Legal requirement for processing personal data. Avoid fines up to 4% of turnover with proper data protection controls.

  • ✓ Data processing inventory
  • ✓ Privacy impact assessments
  • ✓ Subject access request processes
  • ✓ Breach notification procedures
Typical timeline: 6-12 weeks

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Sources & References

* Statistics cited on this page:

Statistics accurate as of publication. Cyber threat landscape evolves rapidly; contact us for the latest assessment of your specific risk profile.