Cyber Security for Schools & Academies in North West
Local security expertise for safeguarding, SIMS access, and student data protection
Independent, on the Wirral, Microsoft partner. You deal with Eric.
Student data breaches can devastate families and careers. Ransomware attacks have shut schools for weeks. Phishing scams target finance teams during budget season.
North West-based security for schools & academies: We protect schools & academies across North West and the wider North West. I know KCSIE, DfE cybersecurity standards, and Ofsted requirements, and I build security around the software you actually use: SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom.
You deal with Eric. Twenty years of cloud and security architecture in regulated environments, covering the Wirral, and remote-first across the whole North West. 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 you keep it either way.
Complete Security for North West Schools & Academies
Endpoint Detection & Response
Enterprise-grade EDR that catches ransomware before it encrypts your school’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 North West school 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 SIMS 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 school’s credentials. Early warning if staff details are compromised. Proactive password resets.
Why North West Schools & Academies Choose Us
Local DBS-Checked Engineers
Our North West-based engineers are DBS checked and understand safeguarding. On-site support that meets your duty of care requirements.
Understanding North West Schools
We know the North West education landscape. Your challenges, your term dates, your compliance pressures.
One Named Engineer
Regular in-person visits to your North West school. Understand your environment, train your staff, refine your protection.
MAT & LA Relationships
Strong relationships with MATs and local authorities across North West. Coordinated security that works at scale.
Why North West Schools Trust Regional Cyber Security Specialists
The North West education sector is vast, spanning Liverpool’s universities and Knowledge Quarter, Lancaster University’s NCSC-recognised cyber security programme, UCLan in Preston, and thousands of primary and secondary schools across Lancashire, Cheshire and Merseyside. T Level Digital courses with a cyber security pathway are launching at Greater Manchester colleges, while Lancaster University’s CyberFirst programme reaches schools across the region. The education pipeline is growing, but so are the threats to it.
Nationally significant cyber incidents have been rising, and 43% of UK businesses report being hit by a cyber attack in the past year. The Alder Hey ransomware attack in Liverpool and the Manchester housing data breach both showed that North West organisations are active targets. Schools handle some of the most sensitive data of all, children’s records, safeguarding information, and staff details, governed by strict KCSIE requirements.
We operate from the Liverpool City Region with coverage across the North West. Whether your school is in Warrington, Chester, Preston or Wirral, you get cyber security services that meet education compliance standards without requiring education-sized budgets.
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 schools and colleges across the North West
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you protect against threats to student data?
Multiple layers: endpoint protection catches ransomware, email filtering blocks phishing, and access controls ensure only authorised staff see sensitive information. We monitor for unusual access patterns that might indicate compromise.
What happens if we get hit by ransomware during term time?
Our EDR detects and isolates ransomware in seconds. Clean backups mean we restore your data without paying ransom. Recovery is prioritised to get your school back to full operation as fast as possible. We prioritise exam-critical systems.
Will security slow down SIMS or other MIS systems?
No. We optimise security for education software. Legitimate applications are whitelisted, scans are scheduled outside teaching hours, and you get security doesn’t impact the systems teachers rely on.
How quickly can you respond to issues at our North West school?
Remote support gets fast, senior attention for most issues. On-site visits are scheduled to suit your school. Critical safeguarding-related incidents get immediate priority.
Can you work with our MAT central IT team?
Yes. Many academies have us handle security while their MAT provides day-to-day support. Clear boundaries, shared dashboards, coordinated response. Security expertise without complexity.
What training do you provide for staff?
Regular phishing simulations and security awareness training tailored for education. Staff learn to recognise threats without being overwhelmed. Termly reports show improvement.
Protect Your North West School
Start with a no-cost security assessment. We’ll review your current security posture, identify gaps specific to schools & academies, and show you exactly where you’re exposed.
Secured in 7 Days, or that month is on us.
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