Vulnerability Scanning for UK SMEs
Vulnerability scanning helps UK small and medium-sized businesses identify security weaknesses before attackers exploit them. Cyvex provides continuous, automated vulnerability scanning designed specifically for SMEs without in-house security teams. It highlights real risks in plain English, prioritised by business impact rather than technical severity.
UK context founders care about
- Insurers are asking for evidence of regular cyber hygiene checks before issuing policies.
- The UK NCSC encourages continuous monitoring for small businesses, not one-off checks.
- Regulations like GDPR put pressure on SMEs to demonstrate reasonable security controls.
Budget constraints and limited resources
Most SMEs cannot afford a dedicated security team or six-figure consultancy programmes. Continuous scanning gives you an always-on safety layer without the cost of frequent manual audits.
No internal IT teams
Cyvex is built for non-technical founders and lean operations teams. You receive a short, prioritised list of actions, not a 50-page technical report.
Founder-led risk
When security incidents happen, the founder is the one who loses time, revenue, and customer trust. Scanning reduces that risk and helps you answer investor or client security questions with confidence.
Quick answers (FAQ)
Do SMEs in the UK really need vulnerability scanning?
Yes. UK SMEs are frequently targeted because they are perceived as easier to breach, and insurers increasingly expect evidence of regular scanning.
Is vulnerability scanning expensive for small businesses?
It does not have to be. Continuous scanning platforms like Cyvex are priced for SMEs and remove the need for expensive one-off assessments.
What if we do not have an internal IT team?
Cyvex is built for founder-led teams with limited IT capacity, providing clear, prioritised actions rather than technical overwhelm.