Cyber Security for Financial Services Firms in Lancashire
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.
Lancashire-based security for financial services firms: We protect financial services firms across Lancashire 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, 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 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 Lancashire 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 Lancashire Financial Services Firms Choose Us
Fast Local Response
When FCA notification deadlines loom, you need fast support. Our Lancashire-based team gives security incidents fast, senior attention.
Understanding Lancashire Financial Services
We know the Lancashire financial services community. Your regulatory pressures, your client expectations, your competitive landscape.
One Named Engineer
In-person meetings at your Lancashire office. Understand your firm, support your compliance, refine your security.
Our Reputation in Lancashire
Our reputation in Lancashire depends on protecting regulated firms. We understand the stakes and take them seriously.
Why Lancashire Financial Services Firms Are Strengthening Their Cyber Defences
Lancashire's business base has reached a record 97,537 registered companies, and the financial services sector supporting that economy is growing in step. Preston's city centre, with 5,830 enterprises, has a concentration of IFAs, mortgage brokers and accountancy-linked financial planning firms. The incoming National Cyber Force at Samlesbury, a 5 billion pound investment, will bring thousands of highly paid cyber professionals to the county, creating new demand for wealth management and financial planning services.
FCA Consumer Duty obligations require financial services firms to demonstrate they are protecting client interests, and that includes data security. SMCR requirements mean senior managers are personally accountable for compliance failures. Lancaster University's status as an NCSC Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security underlines that Lancashire understands the threat. The question is whether individual firms have acted on it.
Preston is approximately 50 minutes from our Liverpool City Region base via the M6. We provide cyber security to Lancashire financial services firms that meets FCA regulatory standards and provides the practical protection your clients expect.
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 Lancashire
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 Lancashire office?
We prioritise Lancashire financial services clients and give security issues fast, senior attention. FCA-reportable incidents get immediate priority for triage and support.
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 Lancashire office, at home, or visiting clients. Secure access to platforms, protected devices, and compliant remote working.
Protect Your Lancashire 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.
Serving financial services firms across Lancashire and the North West. run to Cyber Essentials standards. Microsoft Partner.
