Cyber Security for Estate Agencies in Lancashire
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.
Lancashire-based security for estate agencies: We protect estate agencies across Lancashire 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, 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 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 Lancashire 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 Lancashire Estate Agencies Choose Us
Rapid Local Response
When transaction fraud is suspected, every minute counts. Our Lancashire-based team gives critical incidents fast, senior attention.
Understanding Lancashire Property
We know the Lancashire property market. Your competitive pressures, your transaction volumes, your fraud exposure.
Multi-Branch Support
Many Lancashire agencies have multiple branches. We provide consistent security across all locations with centralised management.
Local Reputation
Our reputation in Lancashire depends on protecting agencies like yours. We understand what's at stake.
Why Lancashire Estate Agents Need Cyber Security That Keeps Up
Lancashire's property market is one of the most diverse in the North West. The Ribble Valley and Lancaster attract buyers looking for premium rural and semi-rural homes, while Burnley and parts of East Lancashire offer some of the most affordable housing in the country. Preston's city centre has an active lettings market driven by UCLan's large student population. With 13,620 new businesses started in Lancashire in 2024, commercial property demand is rising too.
Estate agents across this range of markets all share one thing: they handle sensitive personal data. AML compliance means verifying buyer and tenant identities, collecting copies of passports and utility bills, and storing that information securely. A data breach at an estate agency does not just risk fines; it risks the personal safety of the people whose documents were exposed.
From our base in the Liverpool City Region, Preston is approximately 50 minutes via the M58 and M6. We support Lancashire estate agents with cyber security services that protect client data and property portal integrations across the county.
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 a ransom, avoiding lengthy downtime. 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 Lancashire branch?
Suspected fraud and security incidents get priority attention from our team for remote investigation and containment. Where an on-site visit is needed at a Lancashire branch, we arrange it as quickly as the situation requires.
Can you secure our branch network across Lancashire?
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 Lancashire 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 Lancashire and the North West. run to Cyber Essentials standards. Microsoft Partner.
