Stop Ransomware Before It Hits. 24/7 Security. No New Hires.

Ransomware, AI-powered attacks, and compliance pressure are rising. Your team can't monitor threats 24/7. Backbone's fully managed SOC protects UK SMEs using the Microsoft 365 tools you already own.

  • Stop threats before they hit - zero incidents for our clients
  • Always audit-ready for regulators, insurers, and customers
  • Enterprise-grade security, live in weeks, from £20/user/month

Managed Security For Growing UK SMEs

Why Backbone's Secure Modern Workplace

Most SMEs use only 60% of the security features included in Microsoft 365 Business Premium. That creates gaps, raises costs, and leaves you exposed.

Our Secure Modern Workplace service unlocks the full value of your Microsoft 365 investment with 24/7 monitoring, automated compliance, and security best practices built in by default.

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Why Backbone's Secure Modern Workplace

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Threats detected and stopped before they affect your business. No incidents, no downtime, no management distraction.

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When insurers, auditors, or customers ask for proof of your controls, the answer is ready. Win contracts faster, renew insurance without friction.

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As you add people, enter new markets, or adopt new technology, your security keeps pace automatically.

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When someone joins or leaves, when a laptop is lost, when access needs changing—it happens automatically. Your leadership team stays focused on growth.

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Deploy AI securely with data protection, governance, and monitoring built into your managed service.

Real SMEs. Real cyber threats. Real protection.

  • 100% regulatory compliance achieved (aligning with DORA requirements) for a UK-based investment firm
  • Microsoft Secure Score increased to 65% (up from 25% at start) for a UK-based investment firm
  • 63.4% Microsoft Secure Score achieved by Q1 2025 (above industry norm) for a fast-growing AI startup
  • Reduced security incidents to zero in 2025, compared to at least one incident in 2023 for a fast-growing AI startup
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Client Results

What our clients say about working with us

  • Three months in, we had a clear plan, tested security controls, and could easily demonstrate incident response and compliance to our auditors. The questions about new EU regulations were answered with evidence, not reassurance.

    Chief Risk Officer

    Financial Services Firm

  • Backbone brought everything together into one simple, secure setup. Our team now works in one place, new hires get up to speed faster, and we've strengthened our security with an enterprise-grade IT foundation. We focus on growing the business, knowing our systems and data are protected.

    Chief Operations Officer

    AI Startup

  • We can now demonstrate to regulators and clients that we are fully compliant with DORA and related requirements. We have documented procedures for major incidents and have proven their effectiveness through testing.

    Chief Risk Officer

    Financial Services Firm

Choose the plan that protects your business

£20 per user/month

If you already have Microsoft 365
Business Premium

£35 per user/month

Includes Microsoft 365 Business
Premium licenses

Why Backbone Secure Modern Workplace

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Built specifically for UK SMEs with 50–250 staff. We configure, monitor, and optimise Microsoft 365 Business Premium as a complete security platform—not just email and documents.

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Live in weeks, not months. We work with your existing Microsoft environment, unlocking the 60% of security features most SMEs never activate.

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Round-the-clock monitoring, quarterly reviews, and proactive threat response. Your security posture improves continuously as your business grows.

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Clear reporting for leadership and auditors. Win contracts faster, renew insurance without friction, and demonstrate compliance when regulators or customers ask.