Cybersecurity for Your Small Business — No IT Department Required
Cyber Essentials is the UK government's baseline cybersecurity standard. It covers five controls that protect against the vast majority of common cyberattacks. But understanding what you need to do — and actually doing it — is harder than it should be.
Cyber Nova AI gives UK small businesses a Security Score, a plain-English checklist, and an AI advisor, all built around the five Cyber Essentials controls. Free to start. No technical knowledge needed.
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The five Cyber Essentials controls — firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection, and patch management — form the backbone of the Cyber Nova AI checklist.
You don't need to know what those terms mean to get started. The platform explains each one in plain English, shows you your current status, and tells you exactly what to do next.
Why UK Small Businesses Need This Now
Cyberattacks are not just a large business problem. The UK government's Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024 found that 50% of UK businesses reported a cyberattack or breach in the previous 12 months — and for small businesses, the average cost of a breach is now over £10,000.
Common attacks on UK small businesses:
Phishing
Fake emails impersonating suppliers, HMRC, or banks — the most common entry point for UK business breaches.
Ransomware
Attackers encrypt your files and demand payment. Recovery without paying is difficult and slow.
Invoice fraud
Fake invoices from attackers impersonating suppliers, redirecting payments to criminal accounts.
Credential theft
Stolen passwords used to access email accounts, cloud services, and financial systems.
The Cyber Nova AI checklist addresses each of these directly.
What Your Team Gets
Security Score
A score from 0–100 based on your current security posture, measured against the five Cyber Essentials controls. Updated monthly. Share it with clients, insurers, or partners as a quick reference.
Prioritised Task Checklist
Not a generic list — a checklist specific to your answers. Highest-risk items first. Each task has a plain-English explanation and step-by-step instructions.
AI Advisor
Ask any security question and get a straight answer. "How do I set up two-factor authentication for my team?" "What should I do if a staff member clicks a phishing link?" No jargon. No sales pitch.
Business Dashboard (Business Plan)
Multi-user view for teams. Assign tasks by role. See your team's aggregate score. Export a compliance report to share with clients or insurers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cyber Nova AI provide Cyber Essentials certification?
No — formal Cyber Essentials certification must be issued by an NCSC-approved certification body. Cyber Nova AI helps you understand the five controls, assess your current position, and work through what you need to do. Many businesses use the platform to prepare before going through formal certification.
Is the free plan suitable for a small team?
The free plan is designed for a single user — the business owner or a nominated person. If you want to include multiple team members, assign tasks by role, and see a team-wide Security Score, the Business Plan at £29/month is designed for that.
We've been asked by a client or insurer to demonstrate our security posture. Can this help?
Yes. Your Security Score provides a quick reference for conversations with clients or insurers. The Business Plan includes an exportable compliance report you can share. Note: this is not a formal certification or audit — it is a self-assessment tool aligned to Cyber Essentials.
Is our business data safe on the platform?
Yes. Cyber Nova AI does not sell or share your data with third parties. Your assessment answers and task data are stored securely and used only to generate your Security Score and checklist. Full details are in the Privacy Policy.
What if we already have an IT support company?
Cyber Nova AI is complementary to IT support. Your IT company handles day-to-day technical maintenance — Cyber Nova AI gives you, as the business owner, visibility of your security posture in language you can understand, without having to rely on your IT company to translate it for you.
Pricing for Businesses
Free
£0 / month
Single user. Full Security Score, task checklist, and AI Advisor. No credit card required.
Business Plan
£29 / month
Multi-user dashboard, team Security Score, role-based task assignment, exportable compliance report, dedicated support. Up to 10 team members.