Cyber Security for Accounting Practices in Lancashire
Local security expertise for client data protection, financial system security, and regulatory compliance
Independent, Bromborough-based, Microsoft Partner. You deal with Eric.
Client financial data is a prime target. Invoice fraud targets your clients directly. Ransomware during tax season can be devastating. One breach can destroy decades of client trust.
Lancashire-based security for accounting practices: We protect accounting practices across Lancashire and the wider North West. I know AML and UK GDPR requirements, Making Tax Digital, and professional body standards, and I build security around the software you actually use: Sage, Xero, QuickBooks.
You deal with Eric. Twenty years of cloud and security architecture in regulated environments, working from Thursby House in Bromborough, and remote-first across Lancashire, from Preston to the coastal towns. The person who scopes the work is the person who does it, so nothing gets lost between a salesperson and a delivery team.
Six questions, about two minutes. You get a written fix list in the order worth closing things, and it is yours to keep whether we ever speak or not.
Complete Security for Lancashire Accounting Practices
Endpoint Detection & Response
Enterprise-grade EDR that catches ransomware before it encrypts your practice's data. Real-time monitoring, automated response, and continuous automated threat analysis.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Immutable backups that ransomware cannot touch. Tested recovery procedures. Your Lancashire practice back online in hours, not days.
Continuous Security Monitoring
Continuous automated monitoring of your systems, with a staffed security operations centre available as a paid upgrade. Threat intelligence. Immediate response when something looks wrong.
Patch Management
Critical updates deployed within 24 hours. Tested for Sage compatibility. No disruption to your operations.
Vulnerability Management
Regular scanning finds weaknesses before attackers do. Prioritised remediation. Clear reporting for compliance evidence.
Phishing Simulation & Training
Regular simulations that test staff awareness. Targeted training for those who need it. Watch your human firewall strengthen.
Email Security & Filtering
Advanced threat protection that stops impersonation attacks, malicious attachments, and suspicious links before they reach inboxes.
Dark Web Monitoring
We watch criminal marketplaces for your practice's credentials. Early warning if staff details are compromised. Proactive password resets.
Why Lancashire Accounting Practices Choose Us
Local Response Times
When you need urgent support, we're nearby. Our Lancashire-based engineers provide fast, senior attention to critical security incidents.
Understanding Lancashire Business
We know the Lancashire professional services landscape. Your clients, your challenges, your compliance requirements.
Reviews in Plain English
Regular updates without you chasing for them, and strategic guidance when you need it. The same senior engineer throughout, so nobody needs bringing up to speed.
Local Reputation
Our reputation in Lancashire depends on protecting practices like yours. We take that responsibility seriously.
Why Lancashire Accountancy Practices Rely on Regional Cyber Security
Lancashire recorded 97,537 registered companies in 2024, an all-time record, with 13,620 new businesses established that year alone. Preston's town centre has over 840 enterprises in a single postcode area. Every one of those businesses needs accountancy support, and every accountancy practice handling their data carries a responsibility to protect it. Making Tax Digital has turned every practice into a technology business whether they planned it or not.
The county is also becoming a focal point for cyber security itself. The National Cyber Force is building its headquarters at Samlesbury in a 5 billion pound investment, and Lancaster University is an NCSC-recognised Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security. Lancashire businesses are waking up to the reality that cyber threats are local, not just something that happens in London.
From our base in the Liverpool City Region, Preston is around 50 minutes via the M58 and M6. We provide cyber security services across Lancashire, helping accountancy practices in Preston, Blackburn, Burnley and Lancaster protect client data and meet compliance obligations.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. No surprise invoices. Security protection that scales with your business.
H-Protect Essentials
Core security foundations
- Endpoint monitoring & patching
- Device backup
- Ransomware protection
- Remote support quota
5-user minimum
H-Protect Standard
Full security stack with helpdesk
- Everything in Essentials, plus:
- Helpdesk support (calls answered <30 secs)
- EDR endpoint protection
- Email security & anti-phishing
- Microsoft 365 management
- Dark web monitoring
- Monthly security scorecard
10-user minimum
H-Protect Complete
SOC monitoring (available as a paid upgrade) + compliance support
- Everything in Standard, plus:
- Continuous security monitoring, actioned in working hours
- Vulnerability management
- Phishing simulation exercises
- Priority support & SLA
- Cyber Essentials prep support
10-user minimum
Note: Pricing covers security and management. Microsoft 365 licensing (~£10-20/user/month) is additional, paid direct to Microsoft.
Cyber security for accountants across the North West
We work with accountants across the region. Choose your area:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you protect against invoice and payroll fraud?
Multiple layers: email security catches spoofed sender addresses and suspicious payment requests. Staff training teaches recognition of social engineering. Dark web monitoring alerts us when credentials are compromised. Together, these stop fraud attempts before money moves.
What happens if we get hit by ransomware during tax season?
Our EDR detects ransomware in seconds and isolates affected systems. Clean backups mean we restore your data without paying ransom. Our aim is full operation restored within hours, not days. We plan for worst-case timing.
Will your security slow down Sage or Xero?
No. Our protection is designed for accounting software. We whitelist legitimate applications, optimise scanning schedules around busy periods, and ensure security doesn't impact the tools you rely on daily.
How quickly can you respond to issues in Lancashire?
Remote support starts immediately. For on-site needs, our Lancashire-based team provides fast, prioritised attention based on severity.
Can you work with our existing IT support?
Yes. Many accounting practices have us handle security while their IT provider manages day-to-day support. Clear boundaries, shared dashboards, coordinated response. Security expertise without replacing what works.
What evidence do you provide for PI insurance renewals?
Comprehensive security posture reports, certification status, incident history (or lack thereof), and control documentation. Insurers increasingly want evidence of cyber security; we make that easy.
Protect Your Lancashire Practice
Start with a security assessment at no cost. We'll review your current security posture, identify gaps specific to accounting practices, and show you exactly where you're exposed.
Secured in 7 Days, or that month is on us.
Built for accounting practices across Lancashire and the North West. run to Cyber Essentials standards. Microsoft Partner.
