The first hour of a cyber incident is critical. Do you know how your organisation would respond?
We help businesses without security experts prepare for cyber incidents effectively.
Principles Guiding First Hour’s Mission
I built First Hour to make cyber readiness practical for the organisations that need it most, small and medium-sized firms that don’t have a full-time security team or a large budget.
Most businesses know they should practise for a cyber incident, but the tools and exercises available are usually designed for big companies with dedicated specialists. First Hour changes that. It gives non-technical teams guided tabletop exercises, plain-language remediation guides, communication templates, and a clear readiness score they can improve over time.
My goal is simple: cybersecurity and business continuity planning should be available to every organisation, regardless of size or budget. An office manager or business owner should be able to run a useful exercise, close the obvious gaps, and show progress to colleagues, boards, or insurers without needing to become a security expert.
Ric Carter - Founder - First Hour
Accessibility
Our app is intuitive and usable by non-technical business professionals.
Practicality
Our solutions focus on actionable steps that make real cybersecurity improvements.
Trustworthiness
We provide credible resources non-expert teams can rely on during cyber incidents.
Discover How First Hour Supports Your Team
Explore our guided scenarios, remediation guides, and readiness scoring designed specifically for non-expert teams to improve cyber incident preparedness.