Network Security Assessment Guide — How to Audit Your SMB Network in 2026
What a network security assessment covers, how to run one step by step, what the results mean, and how to prioritise fixes.
3 May 2026 · 8 min readRead →
Network Security
Security Insights for UK IT Teams
Practical guides on network security assessments, Cyber Essentials, firewall audits, and SMB IT security from the team at VantagePoint Networks.
Cyber Essentials Checklist — The 5 Controls Every UK Business Needs in 2026
The five technical controls required for Cyber Essentials certification — explained in plain language for UK businesses.
3 May 2026 · 7 min readRead →
SMB Network Security — The 10 Most Common Vulnerabilities in 2026
The security gaps found most often in small and mid-size business networks — default credentials, no MFA, exposed RDP, and more — with practical fixes.
3 May 2026 · 9 min readRead →
Firewall Security Audit Guide — What to Check Before You Get Hacked
How to audit your firewall configuration — rule review, zone design, VPN policy, and the misconfigurations most commonly left unchecked.
3 May 2026 · 8 min readRead →
Network Segmentation Security Guide — Why VLANs Matter in 2026
How network segmentation limits breach blast radius, what a well-segmented SMB network looks like, and common mistakes to avoid.
3 May 2026 · 7 min readRead →
Identity and Access Management for SMBs — A Practical Guide for 2026
MFA, privileged access, password policy, and Active Directory hygiene — what small business IT teams need to get right on identity security.
3 May 2026 · 8 min readRead →
Free Network Security Audit Tools — What Actually Works in 2026
Honest comparison of free tools for network scanning, vulnerability assessment, and configuration review — Nmap, OpenVAS, Nessus Essentials, Wireshark, and more.
3 May 2026 · 7 min readRead →
Network Security Score Explained — What Your 0-100 Rating Means
How network security scores are calculated, what the four risk bands mean, and which domains have the biggest impact on your rating.
3 May 2026 · 6 min readRead →