If you’ve landed on this blog then chances are, you have some concern or interest in the cybersecurity of your business. Unfortunately, cybersecurity is an extremely complex topic which seems to change day by day. There is also very little room for error when it comes to getting your cybersecurity posture correct. In this blog, we look at how your Bristol business can spot a good cybersecurity company and what to expect from them in the long run.

What is Cybersecurity?

The definition of cybersecurity is simply the practice of protecting digital systems from attacks or users with malicious intent. We understand that this definition is almost like moving goalposts as the sector continues to change by the minute as new threats develop and new practices have to be implemented in order to meet those demands.

The simplest way to look at cybersecurity is similar to a house. Implementing new measures to protect your systems is like putting new uprated locks on your doors to ensure that they meet today’s standards.

What does a Cybersecurity Consultant Do?

Due to the complexity and nature of cybersecurity, relying on your marketing department or the one techy employee to secure your systems just isn’t enough in 2026. We suggest all businesses should consider where an outsourced cybersecurity consultant may fit in their business. We cannot list everything a cybersecurity consultant can do as depending on their experience and knowledge, this may be inaccurate. However, listed below are some of the essential areas a cybersecurity consultant like Three Cherries cover.

• Network Security – One vital area is network security. Typically, this covers firewalls and network monitoring tools to monitor the bandwidth and understand what exactly is going in/out of the network.
• Email Security – Another vital area is email security. Emails fly around hundreds of times a day in a business and its very easy for one malicious email to go in unnoticed and cause issues. Deploying an antivirus which quarantines emails correctly is imperative. Newer email security features like DMARC should also be offered by cybersecurity consultancies.
• Cyber Essentials Certification – Growing in popularity are the Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications. With demands from government organisations of being Cyber Essentials certified, it would prove worthwhile to ensure your cybersecurity consultant can advise and take you through the process.
• Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) & Single Sign On (SSO) – Deploying Multi Factor Authentication and Single Sign On across all accounts is something any good cybersecurity consultant should recommend and assist with. This massively bolsters account security and where offered should always be turned on by default.
• End Point Protection – Every device connected to your network, including laptops and mobile devices, need protection. Cybersecurity consultants deploy advanced endpoint detection and response tools to identify threats early before they take hold.

Why Choose Three Cherries as your Business Cybersecurity Consultant

We understand that it is a big deal handing over your cybersecurity concerns to someone else. This could be because you handle important or sensitive data, have a limited budget or even prefer to do everything in house. However, the benefits of handing over “the keys” typically outweigh the cons if you choose the right company.

Three Cherries have been helping businesses in Bristol and the surrounding areas since 1999. This means that we have seen the changes over time and understand what businesses may face going forward. Although we can’t guarantee every business that invests into cybersecurity will never be attacked or breached, we can put measures in to reduce this risk significantly.

Ready to improve your cybersecurity posture? Get in touch! Our expert team will guide you through what a business like yours needs going forward with no obligation. Click here for your free cybersecurity chat with a member of the Three Cherries team!