Cyber Security for Accountants
Make Your Practice's Security an Advantage, Not an Overhead
Client bank details, tax records and payroll data all sit inside your systems, and your PI insurer, professional body and clients all expect them to be protected properly. We design and run the security controls that do that, built around Sage, Xero and Making Tax Digital, not a generic IT checklist.
Independent security specialists for accountants: We have nothing to resell and no agenda beyond getting your practice secure and compliant. Remote-first and UK-wide; on-site visits happen when scheduled, never as a promised response time.
Security Outcomes for Accounting Practices
Controls built around how accounting practices actually operate, from year-end deadlines to the software you rely on every day.
Endpoint Detection & Response
Protection across every device accessing client data, monitored around the clock. Ransomware is detected and isolated before it encrypts your files, which matters most during the periods you can least afford downtime.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Ransomware-resistant backups of client files, accounts data, and practice management systems. Recovery is tested in advance, so you're back online quickly, no ransom payment and no losing years of client records.
Email Security & Fraud Prevention
Protection against invoice fraud and payment diversion attacks. Display name spoofing detection, attachment scanning, and link protection stop threats before they reach staff.
Phishing Simulation & Training
Simulated attacks test staff awareness of accountant-specific threats such as fake HMRC emails, fraudulent client requests and invoice scams. Targeted training reduces the human element of risk.
Patch & Vulnerability Management
Critical updates for Sage, Xero, and practice management software deployed without disrupting your workflow. Vulnerabilities are fixed before they can be exploited.
Credential Exposure Monitoring
Continuous scanning for your practice's credentials and client data appearing in known breach databases, with an early warning when staff passwords are exposed.
Proactive Security Monitoring
Ongoing monitoring for suspicious activity, unusual file access, after-hours logins, and data exfiltration attempts, so issues are caught before they become breaches.
Compliance & PI Insurance Support
Security controls mapped to Cyber Essentials and GDPR requirements, with audit-ready documentation for PI insurance renewals and regulatory enquiries.
Security That Works With Your Practice, Not Against It
We have already built and run this for regulated environments, so you get the shortcut past the common mistakes, not an experiment on your practice.
You're a High-Value Target
Accountants hold bank details, tax records, and financial authority. Generic security misses accountant-specific risks like payroll diversion and invoice fraud, so the controls need to be built for how your practice actually works.
Downtime Costs More
Ransomware during tax season or year-end is expensive, in fees and in client trust. Our approach prioritises availability: threats stopped fast, recovery tested in advance, continuity assured.
Regulatory Expectations Rising
GDPR, AML requirements, and professional body guidelines all demand robust cyber security. Our controls map directly to compliance requirements with audit-ready documentation.
Client Trust is Everything
One breach can undo years of reputation. We help you demonstrate security commitment to clients through certifications, security posture reports, and visible protective measures.
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 (remote-first, senior engineers)
- EDR endpoint protection
- Email security & anti-phishing
- Microsoft 365 management
- Dark web monitoring
- Monthly security scorecard
10-user minimum
H-Protect Complete
24/7 SOC + compliance support
- Everything in Standard, plus:
- 24/7 security monitoring & response
- 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.
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. Credential exposure monitoring alerts us when passwords are compromised. Together, these are designed to stop fraud attempts before money moves.
What happens if we get hit by ransomware during tax season?
Our EDR is designed to detect ransomware in seconds and isolate affected systems. Clean, tested backups mean we can restore your data without paying a ransom. The plan is built around hours of disruption, not days, and we plan for worst-case timing deliberately.
Will your security slow down Sage or Xero?
No. Our protection is designed for accounting software. We whitelist legitimate applications, schedule scanning around busy periods, and make sure security doesn't get in the way of the tools you rely on daily.
How does this help with Cyber Essentials certification?
Our security controls map directly to Cyber Essentials requirements. We provide the technical measures, help with the assessment, and give you audit-ready documentation. Typically this takes a matter of weeks once the technical controls are in place.
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 visibility, coordinated response. Security expertise without replacing what already works.
What evidence do you provide for PI insurance renewals?
A clear security posture report, certification status, and control documentation. Insurers increasingly want evidence of cyber security, and we make that straightforward to provide.
Protect Your Practice
Start with a straight 20-minute scoping call, at no cost. We'll review your current security posture, identify gaps specific to accounting practices, and show you exactly where you're exposed.
Our promise: core protection deployed in days, not months, with the evidence to prove it.
Independent, remote-first security for accounting practices, UK-wide. Cyber Essentials self-certified. Microsoft Security Partner.
