Phishing Protection for UK Businesses
Phishing is the most common attack method used against UK businesses. The 2025 UK Cyber Security Breaches Survey found that 84% of businesses reporting a cyber breach identified phishing as the initial attack vector. Effective phishing protection requires a layered approach: technical controls that filter and neutralise phishing emails before they
Phishing is the most common attack method used against UK businesses. The 2025 UK Cyber Security Breaches Survey found that 84% of businesses reporting a cyber breach identified phishing as the initial attack vector. Effective phishing protection requires a layered approach: technical controls that filter and neutralise phishing emails before they reach staff, and human controls that train staff to recognise and report the attacks that get through.
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What's Included
Everything you get with this managed service.
Layer 1: Technical Email Security Controls
AMVIA's email security service applies multiple technical controls that intercept phishing emails before they reach user inboxes: Advanced spam and phishing filtering: Machine learning models assess every inbound email for phishing indicators — suspicious sending domains, link patterns, content char
Layer 2: Security Awareness Training
Technology alone cannot stop phishing. Sophisticated spear phishing and BEC attacks are designed to bypass technical controls. Security awareness training ensures staff can recognise the warning signs and know what to do. AMVIA's security awareness programme covers: - How to recognise phishing email
Layer 3: Phishing Simulation
Knowing that your staff have been trained is not the same as knowing they can recognise phishing under real conditions. AMVIA's phishing simulation service runs controlled phishing exercises — realistic phishing emails sent to your staff by AMVIA — to test your real-world susceptibility. Simulation
How We Protect You From Phishing
From assessment to active defence — multi-layered phishing protection deployed within days.
Threat Assessment
We analyse your current email security, domain configuration (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), and recent phishing attempts.
Technical Controls
Advanced anti-phishing filters, impersonation protection, and safe links/attachments policies are deployed.
Staff Awareness
Your team receives phishing awareness training with simulated attacks to build real-world recognition skills.
Ongoing Defence
Continuous monitoring of phishing attempts, regular simulation campaigns, and policy updates as threats evolve.
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, ISO 27001, and Microsoft Gold 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Email phishing — bulk unsolicited emails designed to harvest credentials or deliver malware — is the most common attack type, affecting 84% of UK businesses that experienced a breach in 2025. Spear phishing (targeted, personalised phishing) and Business Email Compromise are less frequent but cause significantly higher financial damage when successful.
Technical controls stop the majority of phishing emails — typically 95–99% of bulk phishing. However, sophisticated spear phishing and BEC attacks are specifically designed to bypass technical controls. A layered approach combining technology, staff training, and phishing simulation is required to address the full range of phishing risk.
Research consistently shows that phishing simulation combined with immediate, targeted training significantly reduces click rates over time. Organisations that run regular simulations typically reduce their phishing click rates from 20–30% (industry average, untrained) to below 5% after sustained training programmes. AMVIA's clients typically achieve sub-5% click rates within six months of programme commencement.
Staff should report the email to IT or security using the designated reporting mechanism — most email clients support a "Report Phishing" button — without clicking any links or opening attachments. They should not forward the email to colleagues to warn them, as this increases the risk of accidental clicks. If they have already clicked a link or submitted credentials, they should report this immediately to IT so the account can be secured.
AMVIA's phishing protection — combining email security controls, staff awareness training, and phishing simulation — is typically included within our managed cybersecurity service. For businesses wanting phishing protection without a full managed security service, standalone email security and simulation programmes are available. Contact AMVIA for a tailored quote.
AMVIA's phishing protection — combining email security controls, staff awareness training, and phishing simulation — is typically included within our managed cybersecurity service. For businesses wanting phishing protection without a full managed security service, standalone email security and simulation programmes are available. Contact AMVIA for a tailored quote.
Related Resources
Email Security and Phishing Protection
Email Security and Phishing Protection
Business Email Compromise (BEC) Explained
Business Email Compromise (BEC) Explained
Phishing Simulation Training
Phishing Simulation Training
How to Recognise a Phishing Email
How to Recognise a Phishing Email
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