Practical cybersecurity for farms & rural businesses.
Rural Cyber Guard helps farms, estates and rural SMEs protect the systems they rely on every day — from email and cloud accounts to CCTV, Wi-Fi and smart equipment — with plain-English advice and minimal disruption.
Digital systems are now part of compliance and continuity
Across the UK, farms and rural businesses increasingly rely on digital systems to meet regulatory, assurance and commercial requirements. Environmental reporting, animal welfare records, health and safety documentation, payroll, tax and grant administration are now routinely managed through computers, online portals and cloud services.
These requirements are governed by UK domestic legislation and standards, and depend on the availability and integrity of IT systems such as email, accounting software, farm management platforms, CCTV and connected equipment. Cybersecurity is therefore not “just IT” — it helps protect your ability to operate, demonstrate compliance, access grants and continue trading without disruption.
What Rural Cyber Guard offers
Simple, proportionate services designed for rural settings: shared devices, legacy kit, contractor access and minimal tolerance for downtime.
Smart Farm Secure
Plain English: Securing farm Wi-Fi, CCTV, smart equipment and connected systems.
A structured review of Wi-Fi, CCTV/NVRs, remote access, gates, sensors and portals, with practical hardening and clear guidance for staff/contractors.
Rural Business Cyber Check
Plain English: A practical cyber health check for devices, email and cloud.
We review core systems and the most common weaknesses (phishing exposure, weak passwords, outdated devices), then give a prioritised action plan.
Protect+ Cyber Support
Plain English: Lightweight ongoing protection, checks and support.
Monitoring and periodic reviews that help you stay protected over time, with priority support if something goes wrong.
Cyber Essentials Preparation
Plain English: Hands-on help getting ready for Cyber Essentials.
Scope definition, gap analysis, practical fixes and evidence support. We help you prepare; certification is issued by accredited bodies.
Digital Safety for Families & Teams
Plain English: Reduce scams and phishing through practical guidance.
Clear, relatable support for safer everyday use of devices and accounts, especially where computers and mobiles are shared.
What we don’t do
We’re not a certification body. We don’t use fear-based selling. We don’t lock clients into long contracts. We don’t sell hardware unless agreed.
Simple pricing bands (transparent and grant-safe)
These are indicative ranges to help planning. Final pricing depends on scope, number of sites/devices and complexity. We’ll confirm a fixed quote after a short discovery call.
Protect+ Bronze
- Basic monitoring / checks
- Annual security review
- Email support
Protect+ Silver
- Enhanced monitoring
- Quarterly reviews
- Priority support
Protect+ Gold
- Enhanced protection and reviews
- Incident support
- Annual on-site visit
Cyber Essentials: preparation support is typically £750–£1,500 depending on scope.
One-off services: Smart Farm Secure (£500–£1,200) and Rural Business Cyber Check (£350–£750) are priced by size/complexity.
Book a free 30-minute chat
We’ll quickly understand your setup and recommend the most practical next steps — no jargon, no obligation.