Ransomware protection
Ransomware protection at every stage.
Ransomware rarely starts with encryption. It starts with a phishing email, a stolen login or an unpatched system. We help you block the way in, spot attackers early and recover fast.
How attacks unfold
Break the chain before it breaks you.
A typical ransomware attack moves through stages: getting in, gaining privileges and moving across the network, stealing data, and finally encrypting systems and demanding payment. Every stage is a chance to stop it.
That’s why the best protection is layered. Strong email security and trained staff close the front door; patching and monitoring catch attackers who get through; tested backups and a rehearsed plan get you running again.
- Multi-factor authentication on every service
- Email security and staff awareness
- Continuous vulnerability management
- 24/7 detection and response
- Offline, tested backups
- A rehearsed incident response plan
Layered defence
Protection for every stage.
Block the way in
Stop phishing and impersonation before they reach your people.
Find out more →Train your people
Help staff recognise and report suspicious emails.
Find out more →Close the gaps
Find and fix exploitable vulnerabilities continuously.
Find out more →Spot attackers early
24/7 detection and response from our Security Operations Centre.
Find out more →Be ready to respond
Plans, playbooks and expert help when it matters.
Find out more →Rehearse the crisis
Prepare your board to make fast decisions under pressure.
Find out more →By the numbers
The threatin numbers.
22 sec
from initial access to hand-off to a second attacker group in 2025 (over 8 hours in 2022)
£5.46m
per breach in financial services, the costliest UK sector
Why CyberQ Group
Expertise you can rely on.
CREST accredited
Independent testing to a standard recognised by government, regulators and insurers.
ISO 27001 certified
We hold ourselves to the same standard we help our clients achieve.
Globally resilient, 24/7/365
Teams in multiple locations, so cover never depends on a single site.
Birmingham HQ, five regions
Headquartered in Alpha Tower, supporting organisations across the UK, Europe, South Africa, the US and Asia.
Related services
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Managed XDR
24/7 threat detection and response from our Security Operations Centre.
Explore →Managed Email Security
Stop phishing, impersonation and malicious attachments before they land.
Explore →Emergency Readiness & Response
Be ready before an incident, and recover fast after one.
Explore →Vulnerability Management
Continuous scanning with risk-based priorities for remediation.
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There’s no single fix. Layered defences work best: multi-factor authentication, email security, staff training, prompt patching, 24/7 monitoring, offline backups and a tested response plan.
Not on their own. Many attackers now steal data before encrypting it and threaten to publish it, so backups help you recover but don’t stop extortion. Prevention and early detection matter just as much.
Yes. Call our incident responders on 0800 0614 715 and we’ll help you contain the attack and recover.
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