How secure
is your business IT?
Check Your Security Across Three Key Areas
If you’ve ever wondered “Is our IT actually secure?”, you’re not alone. Most SMEs don’t have the time or tools to check their cyber security, and things like Microsoft 365 settings, backups, and device protection often get overlooked.
This quick, friendly assessment gives you clarity across the three areas that matter most: Microsoft 365 security, cyber hygiene, and IT infrastructure. In just a couple of minutes, you’ll see where you’re strong and where simple improvements could make a big difference.
Why IT Security Matters for SMEs
Most cyber attacks don’t target big corporations – they target everyday businesses.
Why? Because small teams are busy, systems get overlooked, and security settings are often left at their defaults.
A few simple improvements can dramatically reduce your risk.
This page helps you understand where you stand today.
Your Three IT Security Assessments
Your IT health is measured across three separate assessments. Each one focuses on a different area of your technology, giving you a clear, balanced view of your strengths and risks.
There’s no combined score – each assessment stands alone, helping you understand exactly where attention is needed.
Assessment A
Microsoft 365 Secure Score
Microsoft 365 is the backbone of most SME operations – email, files, collaboration, identity, and access all run through it. Weak Microsoft 365 security is one of the most common causes of business breaches, because attackers target misconfigured accounts, missing MFA, and unprotected admin access.
Strengthening this area dramatically improves your overall business IT security and reduces the risk of phishing, account takeover, and data loss.
How to Interpret Your Score
- 0–40: Your Microsoft 365 setup is vulnerable to common cyber attacks.
- 41–70: Some protections are in place, but key security settings are missing.
- 71–100: Strong Microsoft 365 security with only minor improvements needed.
Assessment B
Cyber Hygiene Score
Most cyber incidents start with people, not technology. Poor cyber hygiene – weak passwords, no phishing training, outdated devices, inconsistent backups – is one of the biggest risk factors for SMEs.
Improving staff awareness and basic security habits is one of the fastest, most cost‑effective ways to strengthen your overall cyber security posture and protect your business from everyday threats.
How to Interpret Your Score
- 0–40: High risk of phishing, weak passwords, or accidental data loss.
- 41–70: Reasonable awareness, but habits and processes are inconsistent.
- 71–100: Strong cyber hygiene with good staff awareness and secure practices.
Assessment C
Infrastructure & Support Score
Your wider IT setup – networks, backups, antivirus, monitoring, and support – forms the foundation of your IT resilience. Weak infrastructure is a major cause of downtime, data loss, and long‑term security issues.
A strong foundation ensures your business can operate smoothly, recover quickly, and stay protected against both cyber threats and everyday technical failures.
How to Interpret Your Score
- 0–40: Your IT foundation is weak, increasing the risk of downtime or breaches.
- 41–70: Some structure exists, but key areas like backups or monitoring need work.
- 71–100: Solid, resilient infrastructure with reliable protection and support.
What Your Scores Mean
Your three assessment scores highlight where your business is strong and where you may be exposed. Each score reflects a different part of your IT security – and improving even one area can significantly reduce your risk.
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If your scores are low (0–40)
You may need immediate improvements to reduce your exposure to common cyber threats. We help businesses strengthen the basics quickly with:- Microsoft 365 security hardening
- MFA rollout and account protection
- Backup and recovery setup
- Business‑grade antivirus/EDR
- Staff phishing and awareness training
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If your scores are in the middle (41–70)
You’ve got some good foundations, but there are still gaps attackers commonly exploit. We help you build a stronger, more consistent security posture with:- Conditional Access and identity protection
- Device management (Intune)
- Network monitoring and alerting
- Cyber Essentials preparation
- A clearer, more strategic IT roadmap
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If your scores are high (71–100)
You’re in a strong position – now it’s about optimisation, consistency and long‑term resilience. We can help your business stay ahead with:- Advanced threat protection
- Zero‑trust security principles
- Cloud optimisation and governance
- Regular security reviews
- Long‑term IT strategy and planning
How inTEC Can Help Strengthen Your Scores
Your assessment highlights where your business is strong and where you may be exposed. If you want to improve any of your scores, we offer a full range of services designed to strengthen your security, modernise your systems, and keep your business running smoothly.
Here’s how our core services align with the areas you’ve just assessed:
Ready to Strengthen Your IT Security?
If your assessment highlighted any weak areas, now is the ideal time to take action. We help SMEs secure Microsoft 365, improve cyber hygiene, and build resilient IT infrastructure – quickly, professionally, and with minimal disruption.
As a Microsoft Partner, Cyber Essentials specialist, and trusted IT provider for businesses across the UK, we deliver practical, proven security improvements that make a real difference.
Send us a message and our team will give you clear, tailored recommendations based on your results.
Frequently
Asked Questions…
Just a couple of minutes. Each question is simple, clear, and designed so anyone in the business can complete it – no technical background needed.
Not at all. The assessment focuses on how your business currently uses Microsoft 365, handles cyber hygiene, and manages IT infrastructure. Everything is written in straightforward, non‑technical language.
They look at the three areas that most affect your security: Microsoft 365 security, cyber hygiene, and IT infrastructure & support. Together, they give you a balanced view of where you’re strong and where you may be exposed.
Yes. Your responses are confidential and only used to help you understand your security position. Nothing is shared externally or used for marketing.
You’ll see clear explanations of what each score means, plus practical next steps you can take. If you want help improving any of your scores, our team can walk you through your results and recommend the right actions.
