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Plain-English guides, checklists, and tools to help UK SMBs understand their security obligations and take action. No jargon. No sales pitch. Just useful content.

Free Security Tools

Try these free interactive tools to test your knowledge and assess your current security awareness.

Cyber Reality Check

Think your business is too small to be targeted? Test your assumptions against real UK breach data.

Interactive

Password Challenge

How strong are your passwords really? Test your password knowledge and see how attackers think.

Interactive

Phishing Checker

Learn to spot the signs of a phishing email before your staff fall for one.

Interactive

I've Been Phished — What Now?

Clicked something suspicious? Follow our step-by-step guide to limit the damage.

Guide

Latest from Aursec

What is Cyber Essentials and Do You Need It?

The UK government-backed certification explained — what it covers, who needs it, and what happens if you don't have it.

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No IT Team? Here's How We Help Businesses Pass and Maintain Cyber Essentials Plus

Pursuing CE+ without in-house IT? Aursec manages the security controls CE+ requires — so you can get certified and stay certified.

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DSPT 2025/26 — What's Changed and What You Need to Do

The key changes to this year's DSPT submission and what NHS suppliers need to have in place before the March deadline.

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Cyber Essentials vs Cyber Essentials Plus — Which Do You Need?

The difference between self-assessed and independently verified certification — and how to decide which is right for your business.

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What to Do in the First Hour After a Cyber Incident

A practical step-by-step guide to the immediate actions that limit damage when something goes wrong.

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Do You Need a DPO? A Plain-English Guide for SMBs

When a Data Protection Officer is legally required, when it's optional, and what the alternatives are for smaller businesses.

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What is a vCISO and Could Your Business Benefit?

Virtual CISO services explained — what they cover, who they're for, and how they compare to hiring in-house.

Free Downloadable Resources

Practical checklists and guides you can use immediately. No sign-up required.

Cyber Essentials Readiness Checklist

A one-page checklist covering the five Cyber Essentials control areas. Use it to assess your current position before speaking to us — or to track progress through your certification.

Free Download — PDF

No sign-up required. Opens as PDF.

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