MSSPs: Compliance-as-a-Service for UK SMEs
A Managed Security Services Provider offers a cost-effective route to cyber resilience and regulatory peace of mind. Leading MSSPs help SMEs:
* Stay compliant with Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, and GDPR
*Prepare for the NIS2 Directive’s SME-related impacts (due 2025)
* Identify and patch vulnerabilities before attackers find them
* Continuously monitor networks for threats
* Respond fast to incidents and minimise downtime
* Provide audit-ready evidence for regulators and clients
Spotlight: FoxTech — Compliance-Focused Cyber Defence for UK SMEs
One MSSP making waves in the UK SME space is FoxTech — a cybersecurity firm laser-focused on helping small businesses stay compliant and secure without blowing the budget.
Founded with a mission to bridge the cybersecurity gap for UK SMEs, FoxTech is led by CEO Iain Gibbons, a former military cyber specialist turned commercial cyber leader. Gibbons is a vocal advocate for “compliance-driven security,” an approach that aligns cyber defences directly with regulatory outcomes.
“It’s no longer enough for SMEs to just have a firewall and antivirus. Regulators — and increasingly customers — want evidence that businesses can detect, prevent and respond to threats in line with best practices,” says Gibbons. “That’s where FoxTech comes in. We give SMEs enterprise-grade protection with full compliance visibility.”
FoxTech offers tailored MSSP packages that include:
* Continuous vulnerability scanning with compliance reporting
* Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification support
* GDPR and data protection readiness audits
* 24/7 threat detection and incident response
* Supply chain risk assessments (increasingly vital under NIS2)
Meeting the Compliance Challenge — Without Hiring a CISO
Hiring in-house Cyber talent is out of reach for many SMEs — but FoxTech’s model gives them access to enterprise-grade skills and tooling at a fraction of the cost. Their clients range from regional law firms and financial advisors to logistics and manufacturing companies — all of whom face increasing regulatory scrutiny from customers, partners, and insurers.
What Sets FoxTech Apart?
What makes FoxTech stand out among MSSPs is its SME-native mindset. The company’s services are built to scale with growing businesses, not swamp them in jargon or bloated tech stacks.
“We speak human, not just cyber,” adds Gibbons. “Our goal is to demystify compliance and make it practical for real-world SMEs who have a business to run.”
Final Thoughts: Future-Proofing Your Business with an MSSP
Cyber compliance is only going to get more complex — but with the right MSSP, it doesn’t have to be a burden. Companies like FoxTech are giving UK SMEs the tools, insight, and confidence to not just survive in a regulated digital economy, but thrive.
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