Security that's built in, not bolted on
Practical cybersecurity for UK businesses — focused on the controls that make a real difference, not expensive tools you don't need.
The majority of successful cyber attacks on small businesses exploit basic security failures — not sophisticated zero-day vulnerabilities. Getting the fundamentals right eliminates most of the risk.
Practical security, not security theatre
We focus on controls that have real impact. Everything we recommend, we can implement and verify.
MFA rollout
Multi-factor authentication deployed across Microsoft 365, email, VPN, and any other key systems. The single most impactful security control you can implement.
Endpoint protection
Microsoft Defender for Business configured properly across all devices — not just installed and forgotten. Monitored alerts, response policies, and regular reviews.
Email security
SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configured correctly to prevent spoofing. Anti-phishing policies, safe links, and attachment scanning via Microsoft Defender.
Security assessments
A structured review of your current security posture — devices, accounts, network, and configurations — delivered as a plain-English report with prioritised actions.
Staff awareness training
Short, focused sessions that help your team recognise phishing attempts, handle data safely, and understand why security policies exist.
Cyber Essentials preparation
Gap assessment, remediation, and guided certification. We hold Cyber Essentials ourselves and have helped other businesses achieve it first time.
Cybersecurity expertise, not just IT experience
Montalex was founded by someone with a Master's degree in Cybersecurity. That means when we advise on security controls, threat models, or incident response, we're drawing on formal training and academic rigour — not just years of ad hoc experience.
For a small business, that level of expertise is normally only accessible through expensive enterprise consultancies. We bring it to organisations of any size.
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A security assessment gives you a clear, prioritised picture of where you stand — and what to fix first.
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