Tech firm to provide free IT health checks for local businesses

Tech firm Express Networks is offering free IT and cyber security health checks to businesses across Birmingham and the West Midlands to help organisations identify common technology risks before they become costly problems.

The initiative is aimed at small and growing businesses that want a clearer understanding of their current IT setup, cyber security posture and areas for improvement.

The health check is suitable for organisations whether they already have an IT provider, manage IT internally or do not currently have formal IT support in place.

The review can cover key areas such as Microsoft 365 security, email security, multi-factor authentication, backup and recovery readiness, endpoint protection, device monitoring, admin account exposure, firewall and network security and basic Cyber Essentials readiness.

Following the review, Express Networks will provide practical advisory recommendations to help organisations understand what is working well, what may need improvement and what steps could reduce avoidable IT and cyber risks.

Express Networks has also partnered with leading technology providers including WatchGuard, Bitdefender and NinjaOne to support businesses with areas such as network security, endpoint protection, remote monitoring, device management and cyber security.

Jashan Gandham (pictured), founder of Express Networks, said: “After travelling to Cyber Expo Ireland and Infosecurity Europe in London, I spoke with global industry leaders, technology providers and cyber security specialists about the risks businesses are facing.

“Those conversations sparked the idea to offer local organisations a free IT and cyber security health check.

“Many businesses already have some form of IT support, but they may not always know whether key areas such as Microsoft 365, email security, backups and admin access are properly protected.

“This free health check is designed to give organisations a second pair of eyes and clear, practical advice.”

Express Networks provides managed IT support and cyber security services for small and growing businesses across Birmingham and the West Midlands.

The company supports organisations with Microsoft 365, email security, backup solutions, endpoint protection, device monitoring, firewall and network security, remote support and general IT support.