Cyber security protects your business, people, systems and data from threats such as phishing, malware and ransomware. It helps reduce risk and limit disruption if something goes wrong.
Cyber resilience to
protect your business
Cyber security is no longer just an IT issue. A cyber incident can disrupt operations, damage customer trust, create significant costs and hold back business growth.
For SMEs, keeping up with evolving threats, regulatory expectations and technical requirements can be challenging, particularly when you don't have dedicated cyber expertise in-house.
That’s why at Sumer, we’ve combined our deep understanding of SMEs with specialist cyber expertise from RMT Technology, to help your business take a more proactive approach to cyber resilience and security.
Whether you need help understanding your current level of risk, preparing for Cyber Essentials certification, strengthening your controls or responding to a specific cyber incident, our specialists can provide practical support tailored to your business.
Our cyber commitments
Practical cyber expertise, shaped
around your business.
Stronger defences against the threats
that could disrupt your business.
The knowledge and confidence to
make better security decisions.
Why choose Sumer cyber
SME Specialists
By understanding the
pressures, priorities and
challenges facing growing SME
businesses, we provide cyber
support that's practical
and proportionate.
Cyber expertise
Access specialist expertise
from RMT Technology, led by
Stew Hogg, a chartered cyber
security specialist with more
than 15 years' experience.
National strength,
local delivery
Continue working with the
Sumer advisers you know and
trust while accessing specialist
cyber expertise from the
Sumer Group
Practical, tailored support
We don't take a one-size-fits-all
approach. Our support is
shaped around your business,
risks, requirements
and ambitions.
Independent assurance
Our team aligns with cyber
best practice including ISO
27001 and holds a range of
cyber assurance certifications.
Support when you need it
From strategic advice and
Cyber Essentials through to
technical assurance and 24/7
monitoring, we’ll support you at
every stage of your cyber
security journey.
Recognised expertise and assurance
Our cyber services combine recognised industry standards, accreditations and specialist expertise to help you reduce risk and protect your business.
Our cyber services
Strategic consulting
• Cyber strategy/review
• Virtual CISO/security team
• Cyber training & exercising
• ISO 27001/CAF alignment
• Suppler chain resilience
Technical assurance
• Cyber breach analysis
• Cyber essentials certification
• Security engineering
• Penetration testing
• Security architecture
24/7 security operations centre
• SOC/XDR monitoring
• Vunerability management
• Threat hunting and intelligence
• Dark web monitoring
• Cyber incident response
There are plenty of ways Sumer can make a difference to your business.
But if we had to pick one, it’s our people. With partner-led services from local experts in every region, we offer National scale with local delivery, supported by people who understand your sector and your community.
Stew Hogg
Cyber Director
Stew Hogg is a chartered cyber security specialist with more than 15 years' experience supporting organisations across government, the public and private sectors. He leads Sumer's cyber service, helping businesses to understand their cyber risks and put practical measures in place to strengthen their resilience.
Sumer cyber security services FAQs
SMEs can face significant disruption from a cyber attack, from financial loss to compromised data and damaged customer trust. Good cyber security helps reduce these risks and protect your business.
Cyber Essentials helps businesses put basic security controls in place and can be required for some contracts. Even when it’s not a requirement, certification can help identify and address common weaknesses.
Act quickly and avoid making changes that could affect evidence or make the situation worse. Our cyber specialists can help you assess what has happened, contain the incident and plan your next steps.
A cyber security assessment can help identify weaknesses in your systems, processes and people before they become a problem. We can help you understand your risks and prioritise where to take action first.
We’ll help your business understand cyber risks, strengthen defences and build confidence in your security. Our approach combines specialist expertise with practical advice tailored to your organisation.
Yes. We’ll help you understand what requirements apply to your business and identify the steps needed to meet them. This can also help you demonstrate your cyber security credentials to customers and other stakeholders
