Cybersecurity Services

Practical cyber protection for organisations across Yorkshire

Cybersecurity is not a single product. It is the combination of secure accounts, maintained devices, protected email, sensible access controls, reliable backups and people who know what to do when something looks wrong. MSP247 helps organisations across York, Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region turn those controls into a manageable business service.

Our work is designed around the way your staff, suppliers and customers actually use technology. We support Windows, macOS, iPhone, iPad, Chromebook, Microsoft 365, networks and cloud services, providing one accountable route for day-to-day IT and security improvements.

Managed cybersecurity services

• Security baseline reviews: identify exposed accounts, unsupported software, weak configurations and missing recovery controls.
• Identity and access: named accounts, multi-factor authentication, administrator separation and secure onboarding and offboarding.
• Device protection: update policies, encryption, endpoint security and controlled administrator privileges.
• Email and Microsoft 365 security: account protection, sharing controls, administrator roles and review of common configuration risks.
• Network security: firewall policy, secure Wi-Fi, guest separation, remote access and visibility of connected equipment.
• Backup and recovery: independent copies of important data, documented retention and restoration testing.
• Staff awareness: practical guidance for suspicious messages, payment-change requests, password safety and incident reporting.
• Cyber Essentials preparation: technical readiness support and remediation planning where certification is appropriate.

Start with the risks that matter

A useful security review begins with the business: important data, critical applications, legal or contractual obligations, privileged users, remote working and the effect of an outage. We then compare those needs with the controls already in place and agree a prioritised improvement plan.

This avoids buying overlapping tools while basic risks remain unresolved. A small business may gain more from consistent multi-factor authentication, patching and tested backups than from a complex platform that nobody has time to operate.

Identity, email and Microsoft 365

Business email and cloud identities are common targets because a compromised account can be used to steal data, impersonate staff or redirect payments. MSP247 can help review sign-in controls, administrator roles, mailbox forwarding, external sharing and the process used when people join, change roles or leave.

Security settings must also be supported by a recovery plan. Our cloud services work covers Microsoft 365 administration, while our forthcoming backup and continuity service explains how protected data can be restored after deletion, corruption or attack.

Security across Windows, Mac and mobile devices

Mixed-device organisations need consistent outcomes even when the technical controls differ by platform. We document ownership, update expectations, encryption, account access, approved applications and support routes across Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS and ChromeOS. Businesses using Apple equipment can also review our Apple Business IT Support service.

A clear incident process

When suspicious activity occurs, speed and evidence matter. Staff should know how to contact the support team, which systems must be isolated, who can make business decisions and how customers, suppliers or insurers may need to be informed. MSP247 can help document this process and coordinate technical investigation within the scope of the agreed service.

If you believe an account or device is being actively compromised, call 0330 301 0500. Do not continue replying to the suspicious message or use contact details supplied by an unexpected caller.

How managed security onboarding works

1. Discovery: document users, devices, accounts, suppliers, applications, networks and existing security tools.
2. Prioritisation: agree which risks need urgent action and which improvements can be introduced in stages.
3. Implementation: deploy approved controls carefully, communicate changes and test access and recovery.
4. Ongoing management: maintain documentation, review alerts and exceptions, and revisit the plan as the organisation changes.

Frequently asked questions

Can MSP247 guarantee that we will never be breached?

No responsible provider can guarantee that. The objective is to reduce avoidable risk, improve detection and make recovery more dependable.

Do you support Cyber Essentials?

We can help assess technical readiness, remediate gaps and prepare the systems and evidence needed for an application. Certification itself must follow the relevant scheme and assessment process.

Is cybersecurity separate from managed IT?

The services are closely connected. Patching, identity, backups, network configuration and user support are most effective when security responsibilities are included in the wider managed IT service.