Why a cyber security health check is valuable
Many people and businesses know cyber security is important, but are not always sure whether their current setup is actually safe. They may have antivirus installed, passwords in place or cloud accounts in use, but still have gaps around identity security, email protection, device hygiene, backups, phishing exposure or recovery readiness.
A health check creates visibility. It helps identify risks before they become incidents, gives clearer priorities and creates a starting point for practical cyber uplift.
"Turn cyber uncertainty into a clearer, more structured path forward."
Cyber Security Health Check for individuals
For individuals, the service focuses on the digital areas most commonly targeted by cybercriminals. Especially valuable for people who want peace of mind, have experienced suspicious activity, are concerned about scams or want a professional review of their personal digital environment.
What may be included for individuals
- Computers, phones and tablets to review basic device security.
- Installed applications and potentially risky software.
- Security settings, antivirus and safer configuration practices.
- Online account security across key personal services.
- Password strength, account recovery settings and MFA usage.
- Email account security and the risks tied to inbox compromise.
- General cyber safety education and best-practice guidance.
Because email and cloud accounts often act as the "master key" to a person's digital life, those areas are usually especially important in an individual review.
Cyber Security Health Check for business
For business clients, the health check looks more broadly at the controls, user behaviours, platforms and technical settings that most strongly influence cyber risk. Useful for businesses that want a professional external perspective before investing in broader cyber projects, or those that simply want to understand how exposed they may be right now.
What may be included for business
- Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace security settings.
- MFA coverage and identity protection practices.
- Business email security and phishing exposure.
- Endpoint protection, patching and device posture.
- Password management and access hygiene.
- Backup and recovery readiness.
- Broader alignment to controls such as the Essential Eight.
An educational and customer-focused service
A health check should not just identify problems — it should help you understand them. We take an educational approach, explaining findings in plain language and helping clients understand what each issue means in practical terms.
Where appropriate, we can also assist with implementing the recommended improvements, whether that involves strongerMFA, betteremail security, password management, device controls or backup readiness.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the health check for?
Two main audiences. Individuals worried about their personal digital security (phones, computers, accounts, email) and businesses that want a professional external review of their cyber risk.
What does the business health check cover?
Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace security settings, MFA coverage, email security and phishing exposure, endpoint protection and patching, password management, backup readiness and broader alignment to the Essential Eight.
What does the individual health check cover?
Devices (phones, computers, tablets), online accounts, password strength and reuse, MFA usage, email account security and general cyber safety education.
How long does a health check take?
A focused individual review can be done in a single session. A business review typically takes 1–2 weeks depending on environment size and the depth of analysis.
Do you implement the recommendations?
We can. The health check itself is the assessment and recommendations. Implementation is optional and quoted separately so you can choose whether to engage us or use the report internally.
What does it cost?
Cost varies based on scope. Individual reviews are typically a fixed price. Business reviews are scoped against the environment. Contact us for a quote.