Guides & Answers
IT & cyber security, in plain English
Straight answers to the questions UK businesses actually ask — no jargon, no sales fluff. Browse the guides, or try one of our free tools to see exactly where you stand.
Why Foresight
- Cyber Essentials Plus certified
- Supporting 130+ organisations since 2006
- We reply within one working hour
- Plain-English, no jargon
Guides
IT explained
What is an MSP?
What a managed service provider does, costs, and how to choose one.
Read →In-house vs outsourced IT
The real costs and trade-offs — and the co-managed middle ground.
Read →Co-managed vs fully managed IT
Which support model fits your business.
Read →How much does IT support cost?
UK pricing explained, per device and per user.
Read →Guides
Cyber security explained
What is ransomware?
How it works and how to protect your business.
Read →What is phishing?
The types to watch for and how to stop them.
Read →What is EDR?
EDR vs antivirus, and why it matters.
Read →What is MFA?
Multi-factor authentication, explained simply.
Read →What is a SOC?
24/7 security monitoring and response.
Read →Do I need cyber insurance?
What it covers and what insurers require.
Read →Guides
Cyber Essentials
What is Cyber Essentials?
The five controls and why it matters.
Read →Cyber Essentials vs CE Plus
The difference and which you need.
Read →Guides
Microsoft 365
Business Premium vs E3
Which Microsoft plan is right for you.
Read →What is Microsoft Intune?
Managing and securing all your devices.
Read →Guides
Data & compliance
Free tools
See where you stand
Free risk scan: “Can you hack us?”
See what an attacker can see about you.
Read →Dark-web check
Find out if your logins are already exposed.
Read →What if I’m hacked?
The calm, first-hour plan.
Read →Cyber risk calculator
Estimate your risk and exposure.
Read →IT cost estimator
Ballpark your IT support cost.
Read →Cyber Essentials readiness
See if you’re ready to certify.
Read →Still have a question?
If it’s not covered here, just ask — we’re happy to give a straight, no-obligation answer.