UK Energy Cyber Security for London
UK-focused cyber security checks for smart meters, EV chargers, solar, batteries and connected energy in and around London.
What attackers are targeting in London
London-based SMEs are the UK's #1 target for business email compromise (BEC) and invoice fraud, with the City and Canary Wharf seeing the highest volume of credential-phishing attempts.
With more than a million businesses packed into Greater London, attackers harvest publicly listed director details from Companies House and combine them with LinkedIn data to craft hyper-targeted CEO-fraud emails.
Key London industries we protect
UK energy cyber tools for London
UK Energy Cyber Risk
Check energy cyber risks for your London home or small business in under 3 minutes.
Smart Meter Checker
Score your smart meter, supplier app and connected energy devices.
EV Charger Assessment
Assess cyber risks on your home or workplace EV charger.
Solar & Battery Checker
Check risks from connected inverters, apps and installer access.
Reporting a cyber incident in London
- Action Fraud: 0300 123 2040 (UK national reporting)
- Regional unit: Metropolitan Police FALCON (Fraud and Linked Crime Online)
- NCSC: Report at ncsc.gov.uk/report-an-incident
- ICO: Notify within 72 hours if personal data is involved
FAQs — Cyber security in London
Do London SMEs really need Cyber Essentials?
Yes — most UK public-sector contracts require Cyber Essentials, and it demonstrably reduces the most common attacks. Our free readiness checker shows how close you are.
What's the biggest cyber threat to London businesses right now?
London-based SMEs are the UK's #1 target for business email compromise (BEC) and invoice fraud, with the City and Canary Wharf seeing the highest volume of credential-phishing attempts.
Are these tools really free?
Yes. Cyber England provides the risk assessment, phishing checker, cost calculator and Cyber Essentials readiness tools free for any UK SME.
Cyber security in other UK locations
Is your London business secure?
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