Cyber Security for Estate Agencies in Chester
Local security expertise for client data protection, transaction security, and AML compliance
Independent, Bromborough-based, Microsoft Partner. You deal with Eric.
Conveyancing fraud costs UK buyers millions annually. Client databases contain everything criminals need for identity theft. One compromised email can redirect a house deposit.
Chester-based security for estate agencies: We protect estate agencies across Chester and the wider North West. I know AML regulations, GDPR, and Property Ombudsman requirements, and I build security around the software you actually use: Alto, Reapit, Dezrez.
You deal with Eric. Twenty years of cloud and security architecture in regulated environments, working from Thursby House in Bromborough, a short drive from Chester and the practices out towards the Welsh border. 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 Chester Estate Agencies
Endpoint Detection & Response
Enterprise-grade EDR that catches ransomware before it encrypts your agency'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 Chester agency 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 Alto 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 agency's credentials. Early warning if staff details are compromised. Proactive password resets.
Why Chester Estate Agencies Choose Us
Rapid Local Response
When transaction fraud is suspected, every minute counts. Our Chester-based team gives critical incidents fast, senior-led attention.
Understanding Chester Property
We know the Chester property market. Your competitive pressures, your transaction volumes, your fraud exposure.
Multi-Branch Support
Many Chester agencies have multiple branches. We provide consistent security across all locations with centralised management.
Local Reputation
Our reputation in Chester depends on protecting agencies like yours. We understand what's at stake.
Why Chester Estate Agents Invest in Cyber Security
Chester is one of the most desirable places to live in the North West. The city's Roman heritage, excellent schools and proximity to both the countryside and major employment centres make it a draw for families and professionals. That desirability drives an active residential sales and lettings market, and the estate agents handling those transactions collect sensitive buyer, vendor and tenant data that AML regulations require them to verify and protect.
The professional services cluster in the city centre, around Grosvenor Street and the four main streets of the Roman grid, includes well-established estate agencies alongside law firms and accountancy practices. Conveyancing fraud risk is real in a market where property values are high and transactions move quickly. Chester Business Park's 7,500 workers also drive rental demand in the surrounding area, adding volume to local lettings operations.
Chester is approximately 35 minutes from our base via the M53, with Chester's railway station providing an alternative route. We help Chester estate agents secure their client data, protect their property portal connections and meet regulatory requirements.
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 estate agents across the North West
We work with estate agents across the region. Choose your area:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you protect against conveyancing fraud?
Multiple layers: email security catches spoofed solicitor addresses, verification processes for any bank detail changes, and staff training that recognises social engineering. We help estate agencies close exactly these gaps: a verified callback before any change of bank details, MFA on every mailbox, and alerts on mailbox forwarding rules.
What happens if we get hit by ransomware?
Our EDR detects ransomware in seconds and isolates affected systems. Clean, immutable backups mean we can restore your data without paying ransom, built for fast recovery. Your clients' data stays protected.
Will security slow down Alto/Reapit?
No. Our protection is designed for property software. We whitelist legitimate applications, optimise scanning schedules, and ensure security doesn't impact the tools you rely on daily.
How quickly can you respond to issues at our Chester branch?
We prioritise fast, senior-led remote support for Chester branch issues, with on-site visits arranged as needed. Suspected fraud gets immediate priority attention.
Can you secure our branch network across Chester?
Absolutely. We provide consistent protection across all branches with centralised management. Each location gets enterprise security without enterprise complexity.
What about protecting viewing schedules and keys?
We secure digital key systems, protect viewing schedules from competitors, and ensure sensitive property information stays confidential. Security extends beyond just computers.
Protect Your Chester Agency
Start with a no-cost security assessment. We'll review your current security posture, identify gaps specific to estate agencies, and show you exactly where you're exposed.
Secured in 7 Days, or that month is on us.
Security and IT support for estate agencies across Chester and the North West. run to Cyber Essentials standards. Microsoft Partner.
