Small business security audits and setup

Small firms such as accountants, solicitors, clinics, shops and trades businesses that hold customer data but have no IT staff.

Fixed fee per audit and setup project, with an optional monthly retainer for monitoring, updates and staff awareness sessions.

• Solid networking and systems knowledge
• Clear report writing for non-technical owners
• Professional, discreet manner with business data

• Professional indemnity insurance, and consider cyber liability cover, as mistakes can be costly for clients
• Written scope and permission before testing or accessing any system, as unauthorised access can be a criminal offence
• Data protection duties under UK GDPR, check whether you need to register with the ICO
• Don't promise clients they will be fully secure, and keep wording in contracts careful
• Clients may ask for certifications or references, so check what larger customers expect

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,500, depending on your equipment, software and insurance cover. These are estimates, so check quotes for professional indemnity and any cyber liability cover before you start.

Monthly revenue is typically around £800 to £4,500, depending on whether you sell set-price audits or retainers and how many clients you take on. These figures are estimates rather than guarantees.

Check you have professional indemnity insurance and consider cyber liability cover. Agree written scope and permission before accessing any system, as unauthorised access can be a criminal offence. Also check your UK GDPR duties and whether you need to register with the ICO.