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Cybersecurity for Businesses

Practical cybersecurity that actually protects your business — not just a folder of policies nobody reads. Flowpast helps businesses identify risks, implement the right defences, and meet compliance requirements including NIS2, Cyber Essentials, and GDPR. From MFA and Conditional Access to backup, EDR, and security audits — all tailored to your size, risk level, and industry.

  • NIS2 and GDPR compliance
  • MFA, Conditional Access, and Zero Trust
  • EDR and ransomware protection
  • Backup with regular recovery testing

Cybersecurity for businesses

NIS2
Compliance and GAP analysis
GDPR
Data protection and privacy
NIST
Framework and risk management

Security that works in practice — not just on paper

Cybersecurity isn’t a project you do once and tick off. It’s an ongoing discipline where technology, processes, and people all need to work together. Flowpast helps businesses build protection that is documented, measurable, and able to evolve as the business grows and threats change. We focus on what actually reduces risk: strong identity management, controlled access, modern endpoint security, and backup that can actually be restored.

Most small and mid-sized businesses don’t need their own SOC or a SIEM system. What they need is the fundamentals done right — MFA everywhere, patching that actually happens, backup that gets tested, and employees who can recognise a phishing attack. We help you reach that level pragmatically, without documentation fatigue or oversized solutions. When you grow and the requirements increase, we’re with you the whole way.

What we deliver

  • Security audit and GAP analysis against NIS2/ISO 27002
  • MFA and Conditional Access
  • EDR — modern endpoint security for PC, Mac, and servers
  • Backup following the 3-2-1 principle with recovery testing
  • Email security — SPF, DKIM, DMARC, anti-phishing
  • GDPR — data processing agreements, logging, retention
  • Security training and phishing simulations for employees
  • Incident response with clear procedures and escalation

Cybersecurity following the NIST framework

We work according to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework — five steps that together create robust protection.

1

Identify

Mapping of business-critical systems, data, and users. We identify your actual risks and which assets need the most protection.

2

Protect

Technical and organisational safeguards: MFA, Conditional Access, EDR, patching, segmentation, encryption, and security policies.

3

Detect

Monitoring and alerting that catches anomalies in real time. We log the right things and make sure warnings actually reach the right people.

4

Respond

Clear incident plans for when something happens — isolation, communication, escalation, and documentation for GDPR reporting.

5

Recover

Fast restoration from backup, root cause analysis, and concrete improvements so similar incidents don’t happen again.

Our cybersecurity services in detail

Six core areas where we help businesses build practical, robust protection.

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Identity & Access

MFA, conditional access, and the principle of least privilege. We ensure the right person has the right access — and nothing more. Integrated with Entra ID for centralised control.

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Endpoint security (EDR)

Modern protection that monitors computers and servers in real time, identifies suspicious behaviour, and can isolate devices before damage spreads. Replaces traditional antivirus.

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Email protection & anti-phishing

SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to protect your domain against spoofing. Advanced filtering against phishing, malicious attachments, and BEC attacks. Domain monitoring that alerts on fraud attempts.

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Backup & ransomware protection

Backup following the 3-2-1 principle with immutable storage that cannot be encrypted by ransomware. Regular recovery testing so you know it actually works when you need it.

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NIS2 & GDPR compliance

GAP analysis against NIS2 requirements, data processing agreements, data classification, logging, and incident reporting procedures. Documentation that holds up under audit.

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Security awareness training

Short, practical training sessions for your employees. Phishing simulations that show what today’s threats look like and build a security culture where users are your first line of defence — not your weakest link.

NIS2 — does it affect your business?

The NIS2 directive has expanded which businesses are subject to cybersecurity requirements.

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Essential entities

Larger businesses in sectors like energy, transport, finance, healthcare, water supply, and digital infrastructure are directly covered by NIS2. The requirements are extensive and sanctions can be significant.

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Important entities

Mid-sized businesses in postal services, waste management, food production, manufacturing, and suppliers to critical sectors are also covered — often without realising it.

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The supply chain

Even businesses not directly covered are affected indirectly. If you supply services to companies covered by NIS2, they will impose security requirements on you as part of their own compliance.

Not sure if you’re covered? We provide a free initial assessment and can then carry out a full GAP analysis with action plan.

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How we strengthen your cybersecurity

A structured path to better security — without disrupting your business.

1

GAP analysis & current state

We map your actual risk level through a rapid review of technology, processes, and user behaviours. You get a clear picture and a basis for prioritisation.

2

Build the right defences

Based on the analysis, we establish technical controls, procedures, and responsibilities that match your business — from MFA and EDR to backup, network segmentation, and incident plans.

3

Strengthen your people

With targeted training and phishing simulations, we build security awareness where it matters most. Every employee gets the right training at the right pace.

4

Monitor & report

Security posture is measured continuously and reported monthly. Results can be used for audits, client requirements, internal reviews, and board presentations.

Ready to take control of your cybersecurity?

Tell us about your current situation and we’ll come back within one working day with a proposal for a free GAP analysis and concrete next steps.

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Frequently asked questions about cybersecurity

Is our business covered by NIS2?
NIS2 covers more businesses than most people realise. The directive doesn’t just apply to large energy and transport companies — mid-sized businesses in food production, postal services, waste management, manufacturing, and digital infrastructure can also be in scope. Even if you’re not directly covered, your clients may require NIS2-level security as part of their own compliance. We provide a free initial assessment and help you understand which requirements apply.

How much does it cost to upgrade our cybersecurity?
The cost depends on where you’re starting from and where you want to land. For a smaller business with 10–30 users, getting the fundamentals right typically costs a few thousand pounds: MFA, EDR, backup, secure email, and an initial security audit. Larger organisations or those with specific compliance requirements invest significantly more. We recommend starting with a free GAP analysis so you can see exactly what gives you the most protection for your budget.

Is MFA really necessary for all users?
Yes, without exception. MFA is the single most important security measure a business can implement — it stops the vast majority of account takeovers. There are no good reasons to exempt admin accounts, external consultants, or the leadership team — in fact, those are precisely the accounts attackers target. Modern MFA solutions like Microsoft Authenticator are seamless to use and work natively with Microsoft 365. We help you roll out MFA without disrupting productivity.

What’s the difference between antivirus and EDR?
Traditional antivirus protects against known threats by matching files against a database of known virus signatures. EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) does much more: it analyses behaviour in real time, detects anomalies that indicate compromise even without a known signature, and can automatically isolate an infected device from the network. For modern threats like ransomware and data exfiltration, antivirus isn’t enough — you need EDR such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

How do we protect ourselves against ransomware?
Ransomware protection relies on multiple layers that together make it hard for attackers to succeed and easy for you to recover. The foundation is EDR on all computers and servers, MFA on all accounts, patching that actually happens, and secure backup following the 3-2-1 principle with at least one immutable copy. We also recommend network segmentation so an infection can’t spread freely, and regular backup recovery tests so you know it works when it matters.

Is the built-in Microsoft 365 backup sufficient?
No. Microsoft 365 has built-in recycle bins and limited recovery, but that’s not the same as proper backup. If a user deletes files that are permanently removed after 30 days, if ransomware encrypts OneDrive files that then sync to the cloud, or if someone maliciously deletes an entire mailbox — you need a third-party backup with longer retention to recover. Microsoft themselves recommend that customers maintain third-party backup. We set up automated backup of Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.

Do we need to train our employees in security?
Absolutely. Technical controls stop many attacks, but phishing and social engineering bypass technology by tricking people. A single employee clicking the wrong link can open the door to a breach. With short, practical training sessions and phishing simulations, you build a security culture where employees recognise threats and know how to respond. We recommend recurring micro-training of 10–15 minutes rather than long workshops — it produces better results and is easier to fit into the working day.

What happens if we actually get attacked?
If the worst happens, fast and controlled response is critical. We help you build incident plans in advance so you know exactly what to do: isolate affected systems, communicate internally and externally, preserve evidence for later analysis, and start restoration from backup. For businesses covered by NIS2 or GDPR, there are also reporting requirements within 24–72 hours depending on the type of incident. With an incident response plan and tested backup in place, the chances of emerging from an attack with limited damage are good.

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