Managed Cybersecurity Service for UK Businesses
AMVIA's managed cybersecurity service provides UK SMEs with continuous threat monitoring, endpoint detection and response, email security, vulnerability management, and incident response — delivered by a Sheffield-based security team as a fully managed monthly service. It replaces the need for an in-house security function and gives businesses of 1
Managed cybersecurity is a fully outsourced security function: a provider monitors your endpoints, email, cloud and network around the clock, detects threats, and responds on your behalf for a fixed monthly fee. AMVIA delivers it from a Sheffield-based managed cybersecurity team — one provider, security-first, Microsoft-certified.
What does a managed cybersecurity service include?
A managed cybersecurity service bundles continuous monitoring, threat detection and incident response into one accountable contract. It replaces the in-house security team most UK SMEs cannot justify hiring. AMVIA's service covers five layers, each run by the same team so nothing falls between providers.
- 24/7 security monitoring — a managed SOC service watches endpoints, email, cloud and network traffic, triages alerts and escalates confirmed threats.
- Managed detection and response (MDR) — managed detection and response using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint across Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, monitored by AMVIA's in-house SOC.
- Email security and phishing protection — advanced filtering, attachment sandboxing, URL rewriting and DMARC, DKIM and SPF enforcement.
- Vulnerability management — continuous scanning that prioritises fixes by exposure risk.
- Incident response — containment, eradication, recovery and post-incident review aligned with NCSC incident management guidance.
AMVIA's security stack is built on Microsoft Defender and the Barracuda email and network suite — not a sprawl of third-party tools you have to reconcile yourself.
How does AMVIA's managed cybersecurity work?
AMVIA onboards your business in four stages, then runs your security as an ongoing managed service. The goal is layered defence deployed with minimal disruption, then watched continuously rather than checked occasionally. You get a single team accountable for the whole stack.
1. Security assessment — evaluate your current posture and benchmark it against recognised UK standards such as Cyber Essentials. 2. Security stack design — layer endpoint protection, email security, network monitoring and access controls. 3. Deployment and hardening — deploy tools, configure policies and harden systems. 4. 24/7 monitoring and response — continuous SOC monitoring, monthly reporting and quarterly security reviews.
Why do UK SMEs need managed cybersecurity?
Small and medium businesses are now the primary target for cybercrime, and most cannot staff a 24/7 security desk in-house. The financial exposure is real: the 2025 UK Cyber Security Breaches Survey puts the average cost of the most disruptive breach at £3,550 for businesses reporting a material financial outcome (DSIT, 2025). Managed cybersecurity converts that unpredictable risk into a fixed monthly cost.
Unpatched software remains one of the leading causes of successful attacks, which is why continuous vulnerability management sits inside the service rather than as an afterthought. Email is still the most common entry point, so phishing defence is treated as a first-order control, not an add-on.
| Capability | In-house team | AMVIA managed cybersecurity |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Office hours, holiday gaps | 24/7, 365 days |
| Cost model | Salaries + tooling + training | Fixed monthly fee |
| Detection and response | Reactive, ticket-driven | Proactive SOC triage |
| Tooling | Bought and integrated by you | Microsoft Defender + Barracuda, pre-integrated |
| Accountability | Split across staff/vendors | One provider |
How much does managed cybersecurity cost?
AMVIA prices managed cybersecurity per user, from £5 to £65 per user per month depending on the level of protection. For context, indicative monthly bands by business size — typical UK 2026 market rates — are set out below. Pricing scales with headcount and the depth of monitoring and response you need.
| Business size | Staff count | Monthly cost |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 10–50 | £500 |
| Medium | 50–150 | £1,500–£4,000 |
| Larger SME | 150–500 | £4,000–£9,000 |
For a fuller breakdown, see the guide on how much managed cybersecurity costs.
Why choose AMVIA for managed cybersecurity?
AMVIA is a security-first Microsoft partner, not a telecoms reseller bolting on security. The engineering and support team operates from Sheffield and understands UK compliance and the threats facing British businesses. One provider runs the whole stack, so there is no finger-pointing when something goes wrong.
- 1,200+ UK businesses managed by AMVIA across legal, finance, healthcare and professional services.
- Cyber Essentials Plus certification and Microsoft Solutions Partner status — verified credentials, not marketing badges.
- One-hour response for critical incidents — active breaches, ransomware and confirmed credential compromise — 24/7.
- 4.8/5 customer rating with helpdesk access by phone, email and portal.
AMVIA's detection runs on Microsoft Defender monitored by an in-house SOC, and the service is designed to support — not replace — your existing IT provider. If you need rapid containment, incident response is included rather than billed as an emergency extra.
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What's Included
Everything you get with this managed service.
24/7 Security Monitoring
AMVIA's Security Operations Centre (SOC) monitors your environment continuously — endpoints, email, cloud services, and network traffic — around the clock. Our analysts triage alerts, investigate suspicious activity, and escalate confirmed threats with clear recommendations for action. This means th
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
Endpoint Detection and Response technology is deployed across all your devices — Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. It monitors process behaviour, network connections, and file activity, detecting threats that bypass traditional antivirus through behavioural analysis and threat intelligence. When a t
Email Security and Phishing Protection
Email remains the primary entry point for cyberattacks in the UK — phishing and Business Email Compromise (BEC) account for the majority of breaches affecting UK SMEs. AMVIA's email security layer applies advanced filtering, sandboxing of suspicious attachments, URL rewriting, and DMARC, DKIM, and S
Vulnerability Management
Unpatched software is consistently one of the top three causes of successful cyberattacks on UK businesses. AMVIA's vulnerability management capability scans your environment continuously, identifying known vulnerabilities across all managed devices and prioritising remediation by exposure risk. Mon
Incident Response
When a cyber incident occurs, the speed and quality of your response determines the outcome. AMVIA provides a defined incident response service — from initial detection and containment through to eradication, recovery, and post-incident review. Our incident response capability aligns with NCSC guida
How We Secure Your Business
From risk assessment to continuous protection — layered security tailored to your business.
Security Assessment
We evaluate your current security posture, identify vulnerabilities, and benchmark against industry-recognised security standards.
Security Stack Design
We design a layered defence — endpoint protection, email security, network monitoring, and access controls — sized for your business.
Deployment & Hardening
Security tools are deployed, policies configured, and systems hardened with minimal disruption to daily operations.
24/7 Monitoring & Response
Continuous threat monitoring by our SOC team, with incident response, monthly reporting, and quarterly security reviews.
Why Choose AMVIA
UK-based specialists delivering measurable results for businesses of every size.
Sheffield-Based, UK-Focused
Our engineering and support team operates from Sheffield. We understand UK compliance requirements and the challenges facing British businesses.
Accredited & Certified
AMVIA holds Cyber Essentials Plus certification and Microsoft Solutions Partner status.
1,200+ UK Businesses Protected
We manage IT and security for over 1,200 UK businesses across sectors including legal, finance, healthcare, and professional services.
Fast, Responsive Support
Critical issues are responded to within one hour. Our helpdesk is available by phone, email, and portal.
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Managed Security Pricing
Entry 'from' anchor; full managed-security scope ranges £5–£65 per user/month depending on coverage.
| Service | From / user / month |
|---|---|
| Managed Security | from £12.00 |
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Fixed monthly pricing. No lock-in contracts.
Frequently Asked Questions
A fully outsourced security function: a provider monitors your endpoints, email, cloud and network around the clock, detects threats and responds on your behalf for a fixed monthly fee. You get an enterprise-grade security operation without building the in-house team.
Managed coverage runs £5–£65 per user/month by scope — for a typical SME, a fraction of in-house cost, where a single security hire runs thousands per month before tooling. The DSIT 2025 average most-disruptive-breach cost of £3,550 makes the comparison against doing nothing even simpler.
Endpoint protection and EDR, email security, Microsoft 365 hardening, vulnerability management and patching discipline, with 24/7 SOC monitoring and incident response on Enterprise plans. Security is built into every AMVIA plan rather than sold as a bolt-on.
Monitored threats are triaged around the clock, with critical-issue remote response targeted in under an hour. The point of managed detection is that response starts when the alert fires — not when someone reads an inbox the next morning.
Directly — the five controls Cyber Essentials verifies (firewalls, secure configuration, access control, malware protection, patching) are exactly what a managed service runs day to day. AMVIA holds Cyber Essentials Plus itself and prepares clients for both tiers as part of the service.
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Managed cybersecurity is a service where a specialist provider takes ownership of your threat detection, monitoring and incident response.
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