Security Health Checks
Cyber security health checks in Thanet and Kent.
A Sanderson Security Health Check gives small businesses a practical view of their current cyber security. Brian Walker visits your premises in Ramsgate, Margate, Broadstairs or elsewhere in Kent, with scope and travel agreed in advance. We look across people, technology and processes, then explain the findings clearly and prioritise sensible next steps.
Starting from
£395
For a micro business with up to 10 staff and one location. Larger or more complex organisations are scoped individually.
No VAT currently charged.
What it is
A broad business security review, not a tick-box exercise
The assessment is designed to identify practical strengths and gaps that matter to the way your organisation actually works. Evidence is collected only where useful, and recommendations are proportionate to the size and risk of the business.
You receive
- ✓Executive summary for management
- ✓Findings rated Critical / High / Medium / Low / Informational
- ✓Plain-English explanation of each important issue
- ✓Prioritised remediation roadmap
- ✓Useful evidence where it adds value
- ✓Separately quoted follow-up options to verify improvements
12 areas of review
A joined-up view of your security
Identity & Access
Accounts, MFA, permissions and administrator access.
Devices
Workstations, laptops, mobiles, updates and endpoint protection.
Network
Internet connectivity, Wi-Fi, firewalls and network configuration.
Email & Cloud
Business email, cloud services, sharing and account security.
Data
Where important information lives and how it is protected.
Backup & Recovery
Backup coverage, separation, recovery and restore testing.
People
Everyday security habits, awareness and responsibilities.
Policies
Practical security rules and documented expectations.
Physical Security
Access to premises, devices, paperwork and sensitive areas.
Incident Response
What happens when something goes wrong.
Suppliers
Third-party services, access and dependency risk.
Security Management
Ownership, review, improvement and recurring checks.
How it works
Clear scope before any assessment begins
Initial conversation and scope
Written authorisation and pre-audit questionnaire
On-site and/or agreed evidence-based assessment
Plain-English report and prioritised remediation roadmap
Optional follow-up, separately scoped and quoted
What is not included by default
A health check has clear limits.
A normal Security Health Check does not automatically include exploitation, denial-of-service testing, phishing simulation, password attacks or other intrusive activity. Sanderson does not currently offer penetration testing. If specialist testing is needed, we will explain the distinction so you can arrange a separately authorised service with an appropriate provider.
Cyber security health check prices
Micro business
Up to 10 staff, one location
£395
Small business
11-25 staff
£595
Larger / complex SME
Individually scoped
From £795
Follow-up / remediation reassessment is typically £195-£295 depending on scope. Sanderson is not currently VAT registered.
Make the report useful to your business
The assessment looks for evidence within the agreed scope. Each important finding explains what was observed, why it matters and a practical action. Priorities help you decide what to address first with your IT provider or the person responsible for your systems.
The quotation confirms access requirements, visit duration and the report delivery date. Changes to your systems and subsequent reassessment are agreed separately, so you can plan responsibility, timing and cost.
Practical questions
Where do you work?
On-site work is primarily available across Thanet and Kent. Your quotation confirms the location, travel arrangements and any travel charges before you book.
How long will the visit take, and when will I receive the report?
The required time depends on your staff, locations and systems. Your proposal will state the planned assessment duration and report delivery date before you commit.
What should we prepare?
Nominate a business contact and your IT contact, if you have one. The pre-assessment questionnaire identifies relevant systems, policies and backup information. We agree any access in advance; do not send passwords or security evidence with an initial enquiry.
Will normal work be interrupted?
The health check focuses on review and agreed evidence collection. Any activity that could affect normal operations is discussed and authorised in advance. Exploitation, denial-of-service tests and password attacks are not part of this service.
What is included, and is follow-up extra?
The agreed assessment includes a plain-English report and prioritised remediation roadmap. The proposal confirms how findings will be discussed. A separate reassessment is normally quoted at £195–£295 depending on scope; it is not automatically included in the initial price.
Is this penetration testing or certification?
No. This is an advisory security health check. Sanderson does not currently offer penetration testing or issue formal security certification.
Want a clearer picture of your current security?
Tell us a little about your organisation and we will discuss a sensible scope before any work begins.