Who It's For
Built for organisations that can't afford to be breached
EntriAlert is designed for the businesses and institutions that are most targeted by cybercriminals — and least equipped to defend themselves. No security team required.
Cyber threats don't only target large enterprises
Small and medium-sized organisations are disproportionately targeted precisely because attackers know they are less likely to have robust defences. EntriAlert levels the playing field — giving lean teams the same visibility into their endpoints that enterprise security operations centres have, without the cost or complexity.
Small and medium-sized businesses
Fewer than 250 employees. No dedicated IT security function. High risk.
Who they are
Most SMEs rely on a single IT generalist, an outsourced IT provider, or the business owner themselves to handle all technology concerns. Cybersecurity is rarely a primary focus — until something goes wrong. Yet SMEs account for 43% of all cyberattacks, and 60% of those that suffer a significant breach close within six months.
Key threats
- Ransomware encrypting business-critical files and demanding payment
- Business email compromise leading to fraudulent payments
- Credential theft giving attackers persistent access to internal systems
- Supply chain attacks via compromised software or third-party tools
How EntriAlert helps
EntriAlert monitors every Windows endpoint continuously, detecting the early indicators of these attacks before they escalate. When something suspicious happens — an unusual process, a new outbound connection, a credential access attempt — the business owner or IT contact receives a plain-language alert with clear next steps. No analyst required.
- Continuous Windows endpoint monitoring
- Plain-language alerts with recommended actions
- No security analyst or SOC required
- Lightweight agent — no impact on daily operations
- Affordable pricing designed for lean businesses
“At 11pm on a Tuesday, EntriAlert detected an unusual PowerShell execution chain on a staff laptop — a common early indicator of ransomware staging. The alert reached the business owner within minutes. They called their IT provider, who isolated the device before any files were encrypted.”
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Hospitality and retail businesses
Payment data, high staff turnover, and always-on operations.
Who they are
Hotels, restaurants, cafes, bars, and retail outlets handle payment card data daily. They often run point-of-sale systems on Windows devices, employ large numbers of part-time or seasonal staff, and operate across multiple locations. This combination creates a wide attack surface and significant compliance obligations under PCI DSS.
Key threats
- Point-of-sale malware skimming payment card data
- Insider threats from high staff turnover and shared credentials
- Ransomware targeting reservation and booking systems
- Unmonitored back-office Windows machines used as entry points
How EntriAlert helps
EntriAlert monitors the Windows devices that run your POS systems, back-office operations, and management terminals. Suspicious process activity, unusual network connections from POS machines, and account anomalies are flagged immediately — giving you the visibility needed to respond before a breach becomes a headline.
- Monitoring of POS and back-office Windows devices
- Detection of payment-data-targeting malware behaviours
- Account anomaly detection for shared-credential environments
- Supports PCI DSS audit trail requirements
- Works across multiple sites from a single deployment
“A restaurant group's back-office PC began making outbound connections to an unfamiliar IP address late at night. EntriAlert flagged the anomaly. Investigation revealed a remote access tool had been installed via a phishing email opened by a manager. The device was isolated before any payment data was exfiltrated.”
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Government and public sector organisations
Citizen data, regulatory obligations, and nation-state threat actors.
Who they are
Local councils, government agencies, and public sector bodies hold sensitive citizen data and are subject to strict regulatory requirements including UK GDPR and the Public Sector Network (PSN) Code of Connection. They are also increasingly targeted by nation-state actors and ransomware groups who view public sector organisations as high-value, under-resourced targets.
Key threats
- Ransomware disrupting essential public services
- Data breaches exposing sensitive citizen information
- Nation-state reconnaissance and persistent access campaigns
- Legacy Windows systems with unpatched vulnerabilities
How EntriAlert helps
EntriAlert provides endpoint visibility across Windows infrastructure, detecting the behavioural indicators of advanced threats — lateral movement, credential harvesting, and persistence mechanisms — that traditional antivirus misses. Alerts are delivered with the context needed for a non-specialist to escalate appropriately, supporting compliance and incident response obligations.
- Detection of advanced persistent threat (APT) behaviours
- Lateral movement and credential harvesting detection
- Supports UK GDPR incident response obligations
- Audit-ready alert logs for compliance reporting
- Works alongside existing PSN security controls
“A local council's IT team received an EntriAlert notification about a new scheduled task created on a finance department workstation outside of business hours. The task was linked to a known persistence technique. The device was isolated and the incident reported to the NCSC within the required timeframe.”
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Schools and colleges
Student data, limited IT budgets, and a large, unpredictable user base.
Who they are
Schools, sixth forms, and further education colleges manage sensitive student and staff data, operate large Windows device estates, and serve a user base — students — who are more likely to click on phishing links, install unauthorised software, or connect personal devices to school networks. IT teams are typically small and stretched across many competing priorities.
Key threats
- Ransomware targeting student records and administrative systems
- Students installing unauthorised or malicious software on school devices
- Phishing attacks exploiting staff and student email accounts
- Data breaches exposing safeguarding and SEND records
How EntriAlert helps
EntriAlert monitors school Windows devices for the behavioural signs of compromise — unauthorised software execution, unusual network activity, and account anomalies — without requiring a dedicated security team to interpret the results. Alerts reach the IT lead or headteacher directly, with clear guidance on what to do next.
- Monitoring of student and staff Windows devices
- Detection of unauthorised software and script execution
- Supports UK GDPR obligations for student data
- Alerts reach IT lead or headteacher directly
- Affordable for schools operating on tight IT budgets
“A secondary school's IT coordinator received an alert about a student device attempting to execute a script from a USB drive — a common malware delivery method. The device was removed from the network before the script ran. The school's safeguarding lead was notified as the device belonged to a student.”
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At a glance
What every segment gets
All EntriAlert deployments include the full feature set. The table below highlights which capabilities are most relevant to each segment.
| Capability | SMEs | Hospitality & retail | Public sector | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous Windows endpoint monitoring | ||||
| Plain-language alerts with next steps | ||||
| Ransomware behaviour detection | — | |||
| Credential access & lateral movement detection | — | — | — | |
| Account anomaly detection | — | |||
| Audit-ready alert logs | — | — | ||
| No security team required | — | |||
| Lightweight agent — minimal performance impact | — |
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