Free cyber tools

Free cyber security tools for small businesses.

Use these MDS tools to check passwords, email security, DNS records, SSL certificates, backups, ransomware readiness, Microsoft 365 security and staff awareness. The tools are free to use and designed to guide you toward practical next steps.

Free public access

No forced dashboard login. Open the tool you need and use it straight away.

Practical guidance

Each tool focuses on plain-English checks and next steps a business can actually act on.

MDS support

If a result highlights risk, MDS can help with remediation, support and managed cyber services.

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Password and identity

Open a free tool below, review your result, and use the recommended next steps to improve your security posture.

Password Generator

Create strong random passwords and memorable passphrases for business accounts.

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Password Strength Checker

Check whether a password is weak, predictable, reused or missing useful complexity.

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Password Policy Checker

Review whether your password policy is suitable for staff, admin accounts and remote access.

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Breached Email Checker

Get practical breach-response guidance for password resets, MFA and mailbox protection.

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Cyber assessment and readiness

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Cyber Security Assessment Toolkit

Open grouped cyber risk, Cyber Essentials, insurance, small-business audit and ISO gap tools.

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Cyber Security Cost Calculator

Estimate monthly cyber security costs for MFA, endpoint protection, backup and email security.

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Microsoft 365 Security Review

Review practical Microsoft 365 controls such as MFA, mailbox rules, sharing and admin access.

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Remote Worker Security Assessment

Review remote worker security for home Wi-Fi, devices, VPN, MFA and data handling.

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Security Awareness Assessment

Check whether staff awareness, onboarding and refresher training are reducing risk.

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Email, domain and website security

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Website and Email Security Checker

Open grouped DNS, DMARC, SPF, DKIM, SSL, blacklist, WHOIS and email header tools.

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URL Safety Checker

Check suspicious links for visible phishing warning signs before entering sensitive details.

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Phishing Email Checker

Review suspicious email signs such as urgent language, sender details, links and payment requests.

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Backup, ransomware and incident response

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Resilience and Recovery Planner

Open grouped backup, ransomware, incident response and business continuity planning tools.

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GDPR Readiness Checker

Check basic GDPR readiness across data handling, access control, retention and breach response.

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Compliance documentation

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Cyber Policy and Compliance Document Generator

Open grouped policy, register, checklist and compliance document generators.

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DPIA Generator

Create a basic data protection impact assessment template for systems, projects and suppliers.

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Supplier Register Generator

Create a supplier register for vendor contacts, services, risk notes and review tracking.

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AI cyber helpers

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AI Security Consultant

Generate practical cyber recommendations based on business size, setup and risk concerns.

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AI Policy and Cyber Document Generator

Open grouped AI policy, GDPR, incident, risk, backup and continuity generators.

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AI Security Awareness Toolkit

Open grouped AI phishing simulation, quiz and poster generators for staff awareness.

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Need help fixing a cyber risk?

MDS can help with Microsoft 365 security, MFA, backups, DNS and DMARC records, staff training, ransomware readiness and ongoing IT support.

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