Cybersecurity is paramount for businesses of all sizes. The CyberSmart SME cost of living crisis report cited that 25% of businesses recognised they simply couldn’t afford to be breached. CyberSmart Active Protect offers a comprehensive solution designed to safeguard your organisation from cyber threats. This blog provides a technical overview of CyberSmart Active Protect, highlighting its key features and benefits.

What is CyberSmart Active Protect?
CyberSmart Active Protect is an all-in-one cybersecurity solution tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It combines vulnerability scanning, endpoint monitoring, policy management, and cyber awareness training to provide complete visibility into device, user, and organisational health.
Key Features of CyberSmart Active Protect
1. Vulnerability Scanning
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- Regular Scans: Active Protect performs regular scans of desktop devices to identify outdated software and potential vulnerabilities. It checks against a database of over 210,000 common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs).
- Detailed Reports: The platform generates detailed reports that help IT personnel prioritise and patch vulnerabilities. Each report includes a severity score, a description of the vulnerability, and links for further information.
2. Endpoint Monitoring
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- Continuous Monitoring: Active Protect continuously monitors devices for misconfigurations and security gaps. This information is displayed through a user-friendly widget and platform reports.
- Real-Time Alerts: Users receive real-time alerts for any detected issues, along with step-by-step remediation guides.
3. Policy Management
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- Digital Policy Creation: The platform includes a digital policy creation and management tool. Organisations can use pre-built templates or create custom policies from scratch.
- Policy Distribution: Policies can be distributed to specific users or company-wide, with acknowledgments gathered once users have read and agreed to the policies.
4. Cyber Awareness Training
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- Employee Training: Active Protect offers cyber awareness training to educate employees on best practices and potential threats. This training helps reduce the risk of human error, which is a common cause of security breaches.

Benefits
- Enhanced Security: By continuously monitoring and scanning for vulnerabilities, Active Protect helps prevent cyber attacks and ensures compliance with security standards.
- User-Friendly Interface: The platform’s intuitive interface makes it easy for users to understand and address security issues.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Active Protect supports multiple operating systems, including Microsoft, Mac, Android, and iOS.
- Improved Compliance: The policy management feature helps organisations maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards.
CyberSmart Active Protect is a robust cybersecurity solution that provides SMEs with the tools they need to protect their digital assets. By combining vulnerability scanning, endpoint monitoring, policy management, and cyber awareness training, it offers a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. Implementing Active Protect can significantly enhance your organisation’s security posture and reduce the risk of cyber threats.
Hopefully this article has provided you with a clearer understanding of the technical aspects of CyberSmart Active Protect. Should you have any questions or require further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out.