Cyber Security Resources
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Video Series: Cyber Security Tips from our Experts
A series of short expert videos sharing practical cyber security advice for SMEs, covering topics such as phishing, cyber security investment, building a stronger security stack and the risks linked to remote and hybrid working. It gives businesses clear, accessible insight from the Apex team to help improve awareness and strengthen day-to-day protection.
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Cyber Hygiene Checklist
Cyber attacks on UK SMEs are rising sharply. Are your daily, weekly, monthly and annual cyber security habits strong enough to protect your business? Our Cyber Hygiene Checklist gives you a simple way to spot gaps and build a stronger defence - starting today.
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Infographic: Why Cyber Security Matters Now
A sharp snapshot of why cyber security should be a priority for SMEs right now, highlighting the scale of current threats, the growing cost of attacks and the areas where many businesses remain under-prepared. It reinforces the need for stronger protection against phishing, ransomware, remote access risks and supply chain vulnerabilities.
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Quiz: Can You Spot The Phish?
An interactive phishing quiz that challenges users to spot the real email among four examples, helping build awareness of common red flags such as fake domains, urgency tactics and suspicious sender details. It turns cyber security training into a simple, engaging exercise that reinforces safer day-to-day email habits.
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Infographic: Simple Cyber Security Steps for SMEs
An infographic that explains why cyber security matters for Greater Manchester SMEs, from the financial and operational impact of attacks to the everyday steps businesses can take to reduce risk. It highlights the role of leadership, shared responsibility and simple actions like strong passwords, MFA, updates, phishing awareness and secure backups.
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Remote Working Cyber Security Guide for SMEs
Our Remote Working Cyber Security Guide for SMEs gives you the practical steps you need to protect your people, your data, and your reputation - without making IT complicated.
Sentinel Cyber Digital Magazine
Our Cyber Awareness Month roundup magazine - Sentinel - brings together expert insights from Apex and leading industry voices, real-world case studies, practical tips, and actionable advice to help your business stay secure.
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Protecting Against Email Attacks Approach
A focused guide outlining five sensible steps SMEs can take to reduce email-based attacks without making day-to-day work harder, from tightening DMARC and Microsoft 365 controls to improving reporting culture and finance verification processes. It is designed to help businesses strengthen protection against spoofing, phishing and payment fraud while keeping the user experience workable.
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Cyber Insights Part 1: Are You Truly Secure?
Paul shares his perspective on why cyber security matters more than ever for UK businesses, particularly as phishing attacks, device access threats and data exposure continue to rise. It reinforces the idea that cyber security is no longer just an IT issue, but a board-level responsibility that needs to be embedded into everyday business thinking.
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Cyber Insights Part 2: Is Your Cyber Security Strategy Enough?
Paul shares some of the most common cyber security mistakes businesses make, from underinvesting in the basics to overlooking staff awareness and layered protection. It also introduces the value of starting with strong foundations and explains how Apex Cyber Security Sphere helps provide more joined-up, end-to-end protection.
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Cyber Insights Part 3: Are You Truly Secure?
Paul explains how Apex Cyber Security Sphere delivers value to customers by taking a more joined-up, hands-off approach to protection and response. It highlights the benefit of having the right tools, expertise and processes working together in the background so businesses can strengthen security without adding more day-to-day pressure to internal teams.
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Cyber Ready Webinar Slides: October 2025
A webinar presentation exploring the real cyber threats facing SMEs today and the trends expected to shape 2026, including phishing, ransomware, cloud misconfigurations and AI-driven fraud. It also shares priority actions businesses can take now to strengthen resilience, alongside an overview of Apex’s Cyber Security Sphere and wider support resources.
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Video: Apex Cyber Security Sphere
A short overview of Apex Cyber Security Sphere, showcasing it as a fully managed cyber security solution designed to protect businesses through proactive monitoring, expert management and a carefully selected stack of security technologies. It highlights the wider business value too, from stronger protection and compliance support to greater peace of mind and less day-to-day security burden for internal teams.
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Firewall or Freefall? Cyber Security Firewall Checklikst
A clear, easy-to-use checklist that helps businesses assess whether their firewall is delivering the protection, visibility and performance they need. It highlights common warning signs of outdated or under-managed firewall setups and the next steps to improve security.
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Essentials Checklist for Remote/Hybrid Working
A clear checklist covering the essential steps SMEs should take to secure remote and hybrid working, from MFA and business VPNs to device management, patching, staff training and backups. It helps businesses strengthen day-to-day security and reduce the risks that come with flexible working.
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A-Z of Cyber Security
Here, we outline the most important and relevant cyber security elements for you and your business. This concise guide is relevant to all business employees, so feel free to forward to colleagues.
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Your Ultimate Cyber Security Handbook
A practical guide to today’s biggest cyber security threats, this eBook covers risks such as phishing, ransomware, remote access vulnerabilities, compromised endpoints and cloud security challenges, while explaining why strong cyber protection matters for every business. It also outlines the benefits of a fully managed security stack and how Apex supports businesses with monitoring, endpoint protection, firewalls, training and rapid-response cyber security services.
