Cyber Security Exeter
Prioritise your cyber security with Timewade
How confident are you that your business is protected from cyber attacks and data breaches?
Effective cyber security is essential to protect your business, employees, and customers. From phishing emails and stolen passwords to ransomware and unauthorised access to sensitive data, a single security incident can disrupt operations, damage your reputation, and create significant financial costs.
Cyber attacks are on the rise and becoming increasingly sophisticated.
When deploying technology, security as standard is essential to keep your employees, customers, and business safe from viruses, malware, hackers, and human error.
With Timewade, we ensure your systems and processes are resilient, keeping your business secure.
Our cyber security services help businesses in Exeter identify risks, strengthen their defences, and protect the technology they rely on every day, with support available from our Exeter office team. By combining the right security tools with practical guidance and ongoing IT support, we help you build a more resilient IT environment that adapts as your business and the threat landscape evolve.
We take your security seriously, so every one of our cyber security professionals holds a basic DBS certificate, refreshed every three years.
Whether you need to improve your existing security measures, work towards Cyber Essentials certification, or explore a more comprehensive approach to threat detection in light of recent developments in cyber threats, our team will help you know your options and choose solutions that suit your organisation.
Discover more about how we keep your business safe:
CyberFortify
Your shield against cyber threats.
CyberFortify combines multiple solutions into a simple package to keep your business protected.
As cyber threats become inevitable, CyberFortify is your critical defence strategy. Designed to offer comprehensive protection, it not only prevents security breaches but also provides instant alerts, enabling our expert team to respond swiftly.
- 24/7 access to computer security experts ready to handle any incident
- Comprehensive protection across digital touchpoints
- Centralised password management and dark web credential checks
- Effortless compliance with industry standards, without compromising productivity
- Regular assessments to strengthen your defences
- Tailored solutions to align with your business goals and growth
By bringing together multiple layers of protection, CyberFortify helps you take a more joined-up approach to cyber security. Instead of relying on a single tool, your business benefits from complementary measures designed to reduce vulnerabilities, improve visibility, and enable faster responses when suspicious activity is detected.
Protect your business today with CyberFortify. Contact Timewade for more details.
Managed Detection and Response and Security Operations Centre (SOC)
24/7 threat detection.
MDR combines security technology with specialist expertise to identify, investigate and respond to suspicious activity. A Security Operations Centre (SOC) supports continuous monitoring and threat response without continually building an in-house cyber security team.
Benefit from:
- Fully managed, 24/7 cyber security service
- Combines human expertise with advanced technology to detect, investigate and respond to cyber threats
- Continuous monitoring of your IT environment by cyber security experts
- Proactive searching for threats that may bypass traditional security measures
- Full–scale response capabilities to eliminate threats and prevent recurrence
These services help Exeter businesses improve their security monitoring and response capabilities without the cost and complexity of maintaining all the necessary in-house resources.
To discover more about MDR & SOC, contact Timewade.
Cyber Essentials
Become certified by a government-backed, industry supported scheme.
The Cyber Essentials scheme is a UK government standard for cybersecurity, helping organisations guard against the most common cyber threats and prove to your customers your commitment to cyber security.
- Our skills and experience can help you achieve the Cyber Essentials accreditation
- We review your technology processes and policies, find security gaps, and shut them down
- The certification opens up opportunities to bid for larger business and government contracts and reassure customers that you take cyber security seriously
- There are different levels of accreditation depending on your business goals
Cyber Essentials provides a solid foundation for businesses looking to improve their computer security, focusing on fundamental technical controls that help protect against common online threats. Certification can show customers and suppliers your commitment to information security and may support eligibility for certain contracts. Timewade can help you review your existing arrangements and prepare for certification to meet your business requirements.
Contact Timewade to gain Cyber Essentials accreditation.
Email Encryption
Keep your emails safe and protect sensitive information.
Accessing confidential information through email is a primary tactic of cybercriminals. Encrypting emails is critical to classify and protect sensitive information, so that only the authorised recipient can decode messages, keeping your organisation and your customers’ information private.
To discover more about email encryption, contact Timewade.
Data Encryption
Protect your data against misuse with our encryption application.
Our solutions provide reliable and secure communication. Encrypt your content and keep it encrypted when shared or uploaded to a cloud-based file-sharing system.
- Secure your business across all platforms and devices
- Share content safely with people outside your organisation
- Fulfil GDPR requirements and reduce the risk of a breach
- If data gets into the wrong hands, it becomes unreadable, protecting your business
Encryption helps protect sensitive information stored on devices or shared through cloud platforms, supporting secure collaboration and wider data protection measures.
To discover more about our encryption application contact Timewade.
Two-Factor
Authentication
Maximise the security of your business.
Digital transformation has made accessing our work, finances, and personal information easier than ever, creating a wealth of opportunities for hackers. Two-factor authentication secures systems and user accounts by requiring users to enter a password and confirm their identity through an additional method of authentication. Our solution:
- Creates one–time passwords that are randomly generated and can’t be predicted or reused
- Protects the business against human error, sharing or misplacing passwords
- Is compatible with any phone which supports text messages
- Makes accessing your organisation’s network and data safe
Two-factor authentication adds additional security to business email, cloud services, and other accounts, making unauthorised access harder even if a password is compromised.
To discover more about our two-factor authentication solution contact Timewade today.
Password Manager
Keep your passwords secure with simple password management.
Protect, discover, share, and rotate passwords with simple, secure password management for benefits that include:
- Store passwords, passkeys and 2FA codes
- Password generator for strong passwords
- Autofill feature integrates with the browser to autofill login details, saving time
- Available across laptops, phones and tablets, to access your passwords wherever you are
- Constant monitoring of vulnerable passwords at risk of being breached
- Personal vault, shared vaults by departments, or company-wide
- Role-based access controls
- See which passwords an employee has used at exit, and only reset the required passwords
A password manager helps employees create and store strong credentials securely, while role-based permissions limit access to the passwords and systems they need.
To discover more about email management and protecting passwords, contact Timewade.
SaaS Protection
Back up your data to keep your operations running smoothly.
Protect your business with a reliable and secure SaaS backup solution that protects your data and helps prevent malicious malware, giving you these benefits:
- Backups across OneDrive, SharePoint, Microsoft 365 and Teams
- 3x daily backups to prevent data loss and ensure business continuity
- Protection against malicious or accidental deletion
- Protection against technical error causing data loss
Cloud storage does not remove the need for dedicated backups. Regular backups of supported Microsoft 365 services help you recover important information after accidental deletion, technical problems, or malicious activity, supporting business continuity and reducing disruption.
To discover more about SaaS protection, contact Timewade.
Dark Web Credential Scanning
Keep your data out of the dark web.
Dark web scanning enables you to discover whether passwords have been exposed on the dark web. Immediate alerts let you act fast and protect your organisation.
Dark web scanning can help identify stolen credentials, prevent larger data breaches and financial fraud, and protect your organisation against ransomware attacks.
If a data breach exposes employee login details, cybercriminals may try to use them to access business accounts and networks. Identifying compromised credentials lets you act quickly, for example by resetting passwords, reviewing account activity, and strengthening authentication controls.
Credential scanning is part of a wider cybersecurity approach. Combined with password management, multi-factor authentication and staff awareness, it helps reduce the risk of stolen login details being used to compromise your organisation.
To discover more about dark web credential scanning, contact Timewade.
Ransomware Protection
Avoid becoming a victim of this crime.
Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts every data file it can find on a system. To decrypt and access the data, a ransom must be paid to the criminals to prevent a significant impact on your organisation.
Our ransomware protection software keeps your business protected and helps prevent it from becoming a victim.
- With ransomware attacks on the rise, protection has never been so important
- A ransomware attack can be expensive for your business’s finances and reputation
- Utilising the most advanced anti-ransomware technology available, we block ransomware before it even starts trying to encrypt your files
Ransomware can disrupt operations and put confidential information at risk. Timewade can strengthen your defences with appropriate protection, supported by regular backups, up-to-date systems, controlled access, and staff training.
To discover more about our ransomware protection application contact Timewade.
Network Security
Secure the perimeter of your network and beyond.
Securing access to your infrastructure is essential. We implement the latest firewall and remote access solutions to secure the perimeter of your network and beyond.
- Perimeter security works in tandem with the security software installed on your device to share information on potential threats inbound and halt the movement of those threats to spread between systems, including those supporting data analytics and other business operations, while seamlessly informing our Service Desk of the situation
- The solution isolates infected endpoints and restricts Wi-Fi for non-compliant mobile devices
- Scans desktops, laptops and servers on detection of compromised mailboxes
Firewalls, secure remote access, and endpoint protection help control access to your infrastructure, identify suspicious activity, and limit the spread of threats across connected systems. Timewade helps protect business networks whether employees work in the office or remotely.
To discover more about our network security solution contact Timewade.
Employee Training
Training your staff is one of the most effective ways to protect your business against cyber threats.
We take cyber risks seriously and think your staff should too. As a minimum, Timewade clients receive annual cyber security awareness training for all users, and our experienced service desk staff are always on hand to address any queries or concerns you may have. We can also provide one–off training.
- Expert knowledge of the latest threats and guidance to protect your business
- Bespoke sessions to address key areas of weakness within your business
- Simulated threat tests to raise awareness across your business and staff workshops on the latest cyber threats
- Highlight and test malicious phishing emails, with additional awareness training as required
Training helps employees develop the skills to recognise phishing emails, suspicious links, and other common threats. Regular guidance, simulated phishing exercises, and targeted workshops can build awareness and encourage safer working practices across your organisation.
To protect your staff, customers and business contact Timewade.
Spam Email Protection
Keep your team and customers safe from spam emails.
Keep your organisation safe from malware, phishing and impersonation attempts with spam email protection with benefits that include:
- Email spam scanning
- Virus protection via email and web browsing
- Keeps your organisation safe from malware, phishing and impersonation attempts
- Minimises the amount of spam emails you get
- Protection of your organisation’s sensitive information against phishing attempts
Email remains a common route for cybercriminals attempting to deliver malicious software, steal login details or trick employees into transferring money. Spam filtering helps identify and block unwanted or suspicious messages before they reach users, reducing exposure to many common email-based threats.
With staff awareness training and strong account security, email protection can reduce the likelihood of a successful phishing attack and keep your business communications safer.
To discover more about spam email protection, contact Timewade.
DMARC Protection
Protect against email threats.
DMARC is an email validation system designed to protect organisations from email spoofing and phishing by allowing them to publish policies on how to handle unauthenticated emails. These policies help protect against email threats by ensuring only legitimate emails from authorised senders are delivered. Other benefits include:
- Prevents spammers from using your domain to send fraudulent emails, protecting your organisation’s reputation
- Only allows legitimate emails from your domain to be delivered
- Properly authenticated emails are less likely to be marked as spam, improving deliverability
- Helps meet compliance requirements for email security and data protection
DMARC works alongside SPF and DKIM to help receiving mail servers verify messages sent using your domain. Correct configuration can reduce email spoofing and support more reliable delivery, depending on your existing email setup.
To discover more about DMARC protection, contact Timewade.
Penetration Testing
Identify and fix security weaknesses before attackers find them.
Timewade’s penetration testing simulates real-world cyberattacks through ethical hacking to uncover vulnerabilities, strengthen defences, and protect your organisation from evolving threats.
Penetration testing helps you:
- Understand real vulnerabilities
- Validate security controls
- Meet compliance requirements
- Prioritise remediation
- Provide evidence of the organisation’s security posture.
How Timewade Helps
We deliver safe, comprehensive testing across your digital environment. Our team:
- Simulates real-world attack techniques
- Identifies vulnerabilities across systems and users
- Provides clear, actionable reporting
- Supports long-term security improvement
Many organisations conduct penetration testing to meet the requirements of major regulatory security frameworks. Common standards include:
- PCI DSS – Required for businesses handling card payments
- ISO 27001 – Supports ongoing risk assessment, management, and control validation
- NIS2 – Encourages regular testing as part of security assurance
- DORA – Mandates threat‑led testing for financial entities
- HIPAA – Requires technical assessments for healthcare data protection
The required testing depends on your organisation, the information you handle, and any applicable standards or contractual obligations. Penetration testing can form part of a broader cyber security audit, helping you understand your current security posture and prioritise improvements.
To discover more about our Penetration Testing solution, contact Timewade.
Vulnerability Scanning
Find and fix security weaknesses before attackers exploit them.
Our managed vulnerability scanning service gives you continuous visibility across your network, cloud, and systems.
As your IT systems change, new vulnerabilities can emerge through outdated software, configuration errors and missing security updates. Regular scanning helps identify known weaknesses so you can assess their significance and act before attackers exploit them.
Why Should My Business Have Vulnerability Scanning?
Cyber threats evolve quickly, and new weaknesses appear every time software, systems, or configurations change. Vulnerability scanning helps you:
- Stay ahead of known security flaws
- Reduce your attack surface
- Maintain compliance with industry standards
- Keep systems secure between penetration tests
- Make informed decisions about where to invest in security
What Vulnerability Scanning Delivers
- Spot issues early: Identify outdated software, misconfigurations, missing patches, and other known vulnerabilities.
- Reduce risk: Fixing issues quickly lowers the chance of a breach.
- Support compliance: Vulnerability scans are a key requirement of ISO27001, NIST, DORA, HIPAA, SOC 2 & PCI DSS.
- Track improvements: Regular scans help you benchmark progress and prioritise investment.
Scanning is most valuable when you review, prioritise, and address the issues it identifies. It complements penetration testing and other security measures by helping you maintain visibility of weaknesses across your IT infrastructure, including relevant networks, endpoints and cloud environments.
To discover more about our Vulnerability scanning solution, contact Timewade.
Cyber Security Audits and Compliance Support in Exeter
Understanding your organisation’s security risks is an important first step towards protecting your systems and data. A cyber security audit can help assess existing controls, identify potential gaps, and prioritise improvements.
A cyber security audit helps businesses in Exeter assess existing controls, identify vulnerabilities and prioritise improvements. Depending on your organisation’s needs, a review may cover access controls, network security, software updates, backups, data protection and employee awareness.
Timewade can also help you understand relevant cyber security compliance requirements and explore options such as Cyber Essentials. Regular reviews and a clear plan to address weaknesses strengthen resilience, although no audit or certification removes every cyber risk.
If you’re looking for cyber security services in Exeter, Timewade can help you explore the options available and identify an approach that fits your business.
Cyber Security Exeter: Protect Your Business with Timewade
Cyber security is an ongoing priority, not a one-off project. As your organisation adopts new technology, expands its use of cloud platforms, or changes how employees access business systems, your security measures must keep pace.
As your trusted partner, Timewade provides a range of cyber security solutions to help businesses across the south west protect sensitive information, manage vulnerabilities, and improve how they detect and respond to threats. From password management and encryption to penetration testing, vulnerability scanning and managed detection, we can help you understand the available measures and how they fit together.
We aim to provide practical, flexible, managed IT support that reflects your business requirements, helping you protect your operations without adding unnecessary complexity. Whether you want to address a specific concern or review your wider security arrangements, our team can help you take the next step.
Ready to make cyber security a priority for your business? Contact Timewade to discuss your requirements and find out more about our cyber security services.
“We’ve definitely changed our approach. We’re now proactive rather than reactive and, in a world where tech changes so fast, we’ve realised it’s a vital element of our growth.”
Ready to make Cyber Security a priority for your business?
Contact Timewade to find out more.