How much does a cybersecurity check cost?

Sentinel Check offers a free initial cybersecurity check for small UK businesses, sole traders, and charities. Get in touch to arrange your free assessment.

Who is Sentinel Check designed for?

Sentinel Check is designed for sole traders, small businesses, local shops, cafes, salons, consultants, charities, healthcare providers, and any UK organisation without a dedicated IT security team.

What does a cybersecurity assessment include?

Our assessment covers device security, account safety, Wi-Fi configuration, exposed services, common vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations. You receive a plain-English report with your risks, business impact, and practical next steps.

Do I need technical knowledge to use Sentinel Check?

No technical knowledge is needed. All reports are written in plain English with no jargon. We explain risks calmly and practically so any business owner can understand and act on them.

MOT-style cybersecurity for Leicester and UK small businesses

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With a Free Cyber MOT

Sentinel Check finds weak passwords, exposed services, insecure Wi-Fi, and common cyber gaps before they become serious problems - in plain English, without the jargon.

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Free initial check
Plain-English report
No jargon, no scare tactics
UK-focused

The Process

Your Business Cyber MOT

Just like a vehicle MOT checks your car's overall health before problems worsen, our Cyber MOT assesses your business systems, devices, and setup to uncover security risks early - giving you a clear picture and practical fixes.

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Check

We review your basic cyber setup - devices, accounts, Wi-Fi, exposed services, password strength, and common risk areas.
Report

You receive a plain-English report showing the risks found, their business impact, and clear, practical next steps to fix them.
Improve

We help close the gaps with practical fixes: MFA setup, firewall configuration, ongoing monitoring, and safer system configurations.

What We Cover

What We Protect You From

Automated Attacks

We reduce risks from bots, network scanners, and script-based attacks that constantly probe businesses for easy weaknesses.

Weak Passwords & Credentials

We identify exposed credentials, reused passwords, and accounts lacking multi-factor authentication - a leading cause of breaches.

Exposed Services & Entry Points

We find exposed systems, open ports, unsafe settings, and other gaps attackers commonly target as their first way in.

Misconfigurations

We identify poor Wi-Fi setup, risky device configurations, and exposed services that could allow unauthorised access.

Ongoing Monitoring

Continuous visibility means suspicious activity gets detected, logged, and addressed faster - before damage is done.

Phishing & Social Engineering

We highlight common phishing risks and provide guidance on email hygiene, so your team can spot and avoid social engineering attempts.

Who We Serve

Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Across Leicester and the UK

Sentinel Check is built for small businesses and organisations across Leicester, Leicestershire, and the wider UK that don't have a dedicated IT security team - but still hold customer data, process payments, or rely on digital tools to run their business.

Sole Traders
Small Businesses
Local Shops & Retailers
Cafes & Restaurants
Hair & Beauty Salons
Consultants & Freelancers
Charities & Nonprofits
Healthcare Providers
Tradespeople
Accountants & Solicitors
Letting Agents
Community Organisations

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

: A Cyber MOT is a structured cybersecurity health check modelled on the familiar vehicle MOT concept. It reviews your systems, devices, accounts, and network setup to find security weaknesses early - before attackers do. You receive a plain-English report with prioritised fixes.
: The initial Cyber MOT check is free. Get in touch to arrange a short first conversation about your business setup and we'll take it from there.
: No. Everything is written in plain English. We explain what each risk means for your specific business, how serious it is, and what to do about it - without jargon or scare tactics.
: The initial check is an on-premise session, typically lasting 1 to 2 hours at your business. The exact time depends on the size and complexity of your setup. We work around your schedule to minimise disruption.
: Our checks cover many of the same areas as the UK government's Cyber Essentials framework - including access controls, patch management, firewalls, and malware protection. Sentinel Check can be a practical first step toward Cyber Essentials readiness.

Why Sentinel Check

Real Threats. Practical Defence. Plain English.

Most cyber incidents don't come from elite hackers. They come from automated tools, weak passwords, exposed systems, phishing, poor visibility, and small issues left unaddressed for too long.

Based in Leicester and serving small businesses across the UK, Sentinel Check gives you an affordable, jargon-free path to fixing the risks that matter most.

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Plain-English Reports

No confusing jargon. Clear explanations and practical next steps you can act on immediately.

No Fearmongering

We explain risks calmly and honestly - without exaggerating to sell you things you don't need.

Affordable Fixes

We focus on improvements that make a real difference, sized for small business budgets.

UK-Focused

Built specifically for small UK organisations that need straightforward, accessible cybersecurity help.

Get Started

Book Your Free Cybersecurity Check

Send a short message and we'll arrange a simple first conversation about your business setup. No pressure, no commitment - just a clear picture of where you stand.

Email us:
andreiprecub@sentinelcheck.co.uk

Typical response within 1 business day.

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