Cyber Security for Financial Services Firms in Chester
Local security expertise for client data protection, regulatory compliance, and transaction security
Independent, Bromborough-based, Microsoft Partner. You deal with Eric.
Financial services firms are high-value targets. Client data enables identity theft and fraud. Regulatory breaches can end careers.
Chester-based security for financial services firms: We protect financial services firms across Chester and the wider North West. I know FCA Consumer Duty, SMCR, GDPR, and PCI-DSS where applicable, and I build security around the software you actually use: Intelliflo, Xplan, Salesforce FSC.
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 Financial Services Firms
Endpoint Detection & Response
Enterprise-grade EDR that catches ransomware before it encrypts your firm'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 firm 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 Intelliflo 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 firm's credentials. Early warning if staff details are compromised. Proactive password resets.
Why Chester Financial Services Firms Choose Us
Rapid Local Response
When FCA notification deadlines loom, you need fast support. Our Chester-based team prioritises security incidents and gets senior attention on them quickly.
Understanding Chester Financial Services
We know the Chester financial services community. Your regulatory pressures, your client expectations, your competitive landscape.
One Named Engineer
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.
Built for Regulated Firms
We understand the stakes for FCA-regulated firms and build security around them accordingly, so protecting your firm and your clients is treated with the seriousness it needs.
Why Chester's Financial Services Sector Needs Dedicated Cyber Security
Chester is recognised as a nationally important financial services centre. Chester Business Park, a 175-acre campus just off the A55, employs over 7,500 people across operations for Bank of America, Lloyds Banking Group (formerly MBNA), NFU Mutual, Virgin Money and Quilter. The park has been a financial services hub since it opened in 1988. These organisations and the supply chain of smaller firms supporting them all operate under FCA regulation and handle vast amounts of sensitive financial data.
Beyond the business park, Chester's city centre has a strong presence of independent financial advisers and wealth managers. The city's 559 companies with foreign parentage reflect its international business connections. FCA Consumer Duty obligations and SMCR requirements apply across the board, and supply chain security matters when regulated firms work with local service providers.
Chester is approximately 35 minutes from our base via the M53. We provide cyber security to Chester financial services firms that meets the standards FCA-regulated businesses require, with local support that understands the city's financial services landscape.
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 financial services across the North West
We work with financial services across the region. Choose your area:
Other services for businesses in Chester
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you protect client financial data?
Multiple layers: endpoint protection on all devices, email security to prevent credential theft, access controls limiting who sees what, encryption for data at rest and in transit, and monitoring for unusual access patterns. We treat client data as the critical regulated asset it is.
What happens if we get hit by ransomware?
Our EDR detects ransomware in seconds and isolates affected systems. Clean backups mean we restore your data without paying ransom. We help you meet FCA notification requirements and document everything for regulators.
Will security slow down our back-office systems?
No. Our protection is designed for financial software. We whitelist legitimate applications, optimise scanning schedules, and ensure security doesn't impact client service or trading systems.
How quickly can you respond to issues at our Chester office?
Remote support is typically available quickly. For on-site needs, our Chester-based team prioritises visits and responds as fast as we reasonably can. FCA-reportable incidents get immediate priority for support and reporting guidance.
Can you support SMCR evidence requirements?
Yes. We provide audit trails, access logs, and security reports that help Senior Managers evidence they're meeting their responsibilities for operational resilience.
What about securing advisers working from home?
Same protection whether advisers are in your Chester office, at home, or visiting clients. Secure access to platforms, protected devices, and compliant remote working.
Protect Your Chester Firm
Start with a security assessment at no cost. We'll review your current security posture, identify gaps specific to financial services firms, and show you exactly where you're exposed.
Secured in 7 Days, or that month is on us.
Built for financial services firms across Chester and the North West. run to Cyber Essentials standards. Microsoft Partner.
