Free Download: Grab our 10-Minute Business IT Health Check
We've put together a free guide: The 10-Minute Business IT Health Check. It walks you through ten simple checks that every business should complete, and none of them require technical knowledge. If you can log into Microsoft 365 and open your computer's settings, you can do all ten.
Most cyber incidents that hit small businesses aren't sophisticated attacks. They start with something ordinary: a missed update, a weak password, an old account that nobody closed down when a member of staff left. The frustrating part? These are exactly the things a short, regular check can catch before they become a problem.
That's why we've put together a free guide: The 10-Minute Business IT Health Check. It walks you through ten simple checks that every business should complete, and none of them require technical knowledge. If you can log into Microsoft 365 and open your computer's settings, you can do all ten.
What's in the guide
Each check gets its own page with a plain-English explanation of why it matters, a quick how-to, and what to do if the answer is no. The ten checks cover the areas where we see businesses caught out most often:
Multi-factor authentication: the single most effective protection for your accounts
Windows updates: because known vulnerabilities are exploited within days of being published
Microsoft 365 backup: Microsoft keeps the service running, but it doesn't keep long-term copies of your data
Old user accounts: every dormant account is an open door, and a licence you may still be paying for
Password managers: because one reused password can open many doors at once
Device encryption: turning a lost laptop into an inconvenience rather than a data breach
Protection and monitoring: alerts only help if someone is actually watching them
Third-party software updates: browsers and PDF readers are just as attractive to attackers as Windows
Cyber awareness training: most incidents start with a person, not a firewall
A tested disaster recovery plan: the difference between a controlled recovery and days of expensive guesswork
How it works
Set aside ten minutes with a coffee. Work through each page, tick the boxes you can confidently answer yes to, and count your score at the end. The final page gives you a scorecard so you know exactly where you stand: from "your foundations are strong" down to "let's fix it".
There's no jargon, no scare tactics and no obligation. Just a clear picture of where your business is exposed and what to prioritise first.
Why we made it free
We've supported Kent businesses for over 15 years, and the pattern is always the same: the businesses that avoid trouble aren't the ones with the biggest budgets. They're the ones that get the basics right, consistently. The more local businesses that get these ten things right, the fewer bad days everyone has. It's that simple.
Download The 10-Minute Business IT Health Check here: enter your details and the guide is yours straight away.
Scored lower than you'd like?
Don't panic, but don't wait either. If your score lands in the "needs attention" band, or you'd simply like a second pair of eyes, our engineers offer a free, no-obligation IT health check. We'll review your Microsoft 365 environment, devices, backups, security and licensing, then give you a clear report with practical recommendations. No hard sell, just honest answers.
Questions in the meantime? Call us on 01227 808050 or email sales@ct1.tech, and we'll be happy to help.
Written by CT1 Technologies
