IT Security & Cyber Security Services in the UK

Impact IT Solutions provides IT security and cybersecurity services for businesses across Bristol and the South West. Our solutions bring together six essential areas of protection: cyber threat prevention, data backup and recovery, penetration testing, dark web monitoring, endpoint detection and response, and employee security awareness training.

Protect your business. Reduce cyber risk. Strengthen resilience.

As cyber threats evolve in sophistication, your security measures must keep pace. Our tailored cyber security solutions provide proactive protection to defend your organisation against both known and emerging threats. With real-time threat detection, advanced antivirus, phishing protection, EDR and ransomware protection, we help ensure your business stays one step ahead of potential risks

  • 600 million cyberattacks per day ranging from ransomware to phishing to identity attacks.
  • 2.75x year-on-year surge in ransomware attacks that are becoming more complex and evasive

 

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What IT Security Services Does Your Business Need?

Effective business cybersecurity requires more than antivirus software or a firewall. Organisations need multiple layers of protection covering their people, devices, identities, networks and critical data. At Impact IT Solutions, we help businesses build a practical security strategy around six key areas.

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Cyber Security

Cyberattacks can compromise confidential information, disrupt operations and damage customer confidence.

Our cybersecurity services help businesses reduce exposure to ransomware, phishing, malware, unauthorised access and other threats.

Advanced antivirus & phishing protection, endpoint security, ransomware protection, threat detection and mitigation, Cyber Essentials and CE+ support

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Data Protection & Backup

What would happen if your business lost access to its files, emails or critical systems tomorrow?

A reliable backup and recovery strategy helps organisations recover from accidental deletion, hardware failure, cyber incidents and other disruptions.

Microsoft 365 backup, business data protection, automated and encrypted backups, disaster recovery planning, backup monitoring & recovery support, business continuity considerations 

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Network Penetration Testing

Penetration testing evaluates whether vulnerabilities in your IT environment could be exploited by an attacker.

Our network penetration testing services help businesses identify and prioritise security weaknesses through:

External & internal network testing, vulnerability identification, security configuration assessments, risk-based remediation recommendations, actionable technical and management reporting

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Dark Web Monitoring

Stolen passwords and compromised business credentials can create opportunities for account takeover, fraud and unauthorised access. Our Dark Web ID services help organisations identify exposed credentials and understand what action to take. Check for exposed business email addresses & credentials, identify known credential-related risks, understand potential account compromise, strengthen authentication and account security, monitor for newly identified exposures 

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EDR & Managed SOC

Traditional antivirus is only one part of modern cybersecurity.

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) helps identify suspicious activity across devices, while a Managed Security Operations Centre (SOC) provides continuous monitoring and security expertise.

24/7/365 threat monitoring, next-generation antivirus, behaviour-based threat detection, endpoint isolation and response capabilities, security alerts and investigation, expert-led threat monitoring

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Cyber Security Awareness Training

Technology alone cannot eliminate cyber risk.

Employees make decisions every day that affect business security, from handling suspicious emails to protecting passwords and sensitive information.

Training is an important part of a wider security strategy, particularly for organisations handling sensitive information or working towards security certifications.

Help employees recognise common threats, understand security responsibilities and develop safer working habits.

Data Protection & Backup: Be ready for the unexpected

In the face of cyber incidents, hardware failures or natural disasters, data protection is critical. We provide industry-leading backup and recovery solutions to ensure that your business can quickly recover from any disruption, minimising downtime and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. From Microsoft 365 backups to automated encrypted solutions, we’ve got you covered.

  • 80% of organisations have attack paths that expose critical assets
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  • 83% of organisations face more than one data breach in their lifetime
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Secure your sensitive information against corruption, compromise and loss, ensuring your business remains operational no matter what challenges arise.

Why choose Impact IT Solutions for your IT Security?

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Proactive Protection

Our advanced solutions and expert guidance protect your organisation from evolving threats

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Bespoke Security Measures

We tailor security strategies to fit your unique business needs, ensuring comprehensive protection
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Continuous Support

Our team provides ongoing monitoring, reporting and assistance to keep your systems secure and resilient

Local Expertise and Support

Whether you’re looking for a local technology partner or managing teams across multiple locations, we deliver reliable IT, cyber security and compliance solutions tailored to your business.

Based in Bristol & Cardiff, we support organisations across the South West and Wales.

Bristol & Bath – Our home region

Wales – Cardiff, Newport and wider Wales

South West – Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and beyond

United Kingdom – Remote support

Stronger IT Security Starts Here

Whether you need to improve existing protection, understand your cybersecurity risks, prepare for certification or strengthen business resilience, Impact IT Solutions can help you identify an appropriate approach.

Speak to our team about your current IT environment, security concerns and business requirements.

FAQs

What is the difference between IT security and cybersecurity?

IT security covers the protection of an organisation’s technology systems, infrastructure, devices and information. Cybersecurity focuses particularly on protecting digital systems, networks, accounts and data against cyber threats. The two overlap significantly and should form part of a coordinated security strategy.

Most small businesses should start with multi-factor authentication, secure device management, software updates, appropriate endpoint protection, reliable backups and employee awareness training. Additional monitoring, testing and compliance support will depend on the organisation’s risks and requirements.

EDR detects and helps respond to suspicious activity on endpoints such as laptops, desktops and servers. A Managed SOC provides ongoing security monitoring, analysis and response expertise. Together, they can improve threat visibility and incident handling.

Testing frequency depends on risk, system changes, contractual requirements and applicable standards. Many organisations consider annual testing, with additional assessments following significant infrastructure changes or the introduction of critical applications.

Yes. Cybersecurity services can help organisations implement and maintain technical controls relevant to Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001. However, certification may also require defined processes, documentation, governance and independent assessment.

Microsoft 365 includes retention, recovery and resilience capabilities, but these may not meet every organisation’s recovery requirements. Businesses should review their data retention, backup and recovery needs and consider additional protection where appropriate.
Not every small business needs the same monitoring arrangements. Organisations with sensitive data, high availability requirements, limited internal security resources or significant operational risks may benefit from continuous monitoring and specialist response capabilities.