You are unsure where to begin
You want a sensible first set of actions without buying tools you may not need.
AFFORDABLE FIRST STEP · £50 FIXED FEE
Cyber Basics
Quick Start
A focused guide and owner checklist for small organisations that want to improve their cyber security but are not ready for a full review.
WHO IT IS FOR
A practical starting point.
This service is designed for sole traders, microbusinesses, community organisations and small teams that need straightforward priorities rather than a large technical report.
You have limited time
You need a short owner-focused checklist that can be worked through in manageable steps.
You want clear boundaries
You understand this is guidance and prioritisation—not penetration testing or certification.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Useful, focused and easy to act on.
01
Cyber Basics guide
A plain-English guide covering accounts, devices, updates, backups, email, access and incident preparation.
02
Owner checklist
A concise checklist for recording what is already in place and identifying the next actions.
03
Prioritised next steps
A simple order of work so the most important improvements are considered first.
04
Written scope
A clear record of what the service covers, its limitations and any information needed from you.
WHAT WE NEED
A small amount of context.
- Your organisation type and approximate team size
- The main devices, email and cloud services you use
- Any immediate concerns or recent changes
- A contact email for delivery and clarification
Do not send passwords, authentication codes, payment details or sensitive descriptions of exploitable weaknesses.
PRICE & DELIVERY
£50
Fixed fee. No subscription and no automatic follow-on work.
Typical delivery: within five working days after the required information and written scope are confirmed.
Register your interestSAMPLE CHECKLIST
The kind of questions you will work through.
Important accounts use unique passwords and multi-factor authentication.
Supported devices and applications receive security updates promptly.
Critical information is backed up and a restore has been tested.
Access is removed promptly when a worker or supplier no longer needs it.
There is a simple plan for responding to a suspicious email or compromised account.
CLEAR LIMITATIONS
What the £50 service does not include.
- Penetration testing, vulnerability scanning or exploitation
- Certification, compliance approval or a guarantee of security
- Incident response, forensic investigation or emergency support
- Configuration changes to your systems or access to your accounts
- A substitute for legal, insurance or specialist technical advice
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you register.
Is this a full cyber security assessment?
No. It is a focused first-step guide and owner checklist. If your organisation needs deeper assessment work, that would require a separate written scope.
Will you need access to our systems?
No. The Quick Start is based on the context you provide and does not require passwords, administrator access or remote control of your devices.
Does completing it make us secure or compliant?
No checklist can guarantee security or compliance. It helps you identify sensible baseline actions and areas that may need further attention.
What happens after I register interest?
BrackenFort reviews your enquiry, confirms suitability, information requirements, scope, timing and payment before any work begins.
Will I be sold a larger service?
No automatic follow-on work is included. If a potential next step is identified, you can decide whether you want to discuss it.
READY TO START?
Take the first practical step.
Use the register-interest form and mention “Cyber Basics Quick Start” in your message.
Register your interest