Cyber Security for Recruitment Agencies in Cheshire
Local security expertise for candidate data protection, ATS security, and client confidentiality
Independent, on the Wirral, Microsoft partner. You deal with Eric.
Candidate databases are goldmines for criminals. Invoice fraud targets fee payments. Competitor-sponsored attacks steal client relationships. One breach can end your reputation.
Cheshire-based security for recruitment agencies: We protect recruitment agencies across Cheshire and the wider North West. I know GDPR, REC Code of Practice, and client contractual requirements, and I build security around the software you actually use: Bullhorn, Vincere, Mercury.
You deal with Eric. Twenty years of cloud and security architecture in regulated environments, covering the Wirral, within half an hour of most of Cheshire, from Ellesmere Port to Northwich. 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 Cheshire Recruitment 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 Cheshire 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 Bullhorn 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 Cheshire Recruitment Agencies Choose Us
Fast Local Response
When security issues hit, you need fast support. Our Cheshire-based team provides rapid response for critical incidents.
Understanding Cheshire Recruitment
We know the Cheshire recruitment market. Your competitive pressures, your client expectations, your growth challenges.
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.
Local Reputation Matters
Our reputation in the Cheshire business community depends on protecting agencies like yours. We take that seriously.
Why Cheshire Recruitment Agencies Prioritise Cyber Security
Cheshire’s recruitment sector is driven by specialist industries that handle sensitive candidate data. The life sciences cluster at Alderley Park, where Bruntwood SciTech’s BioHub incubator has hosted over 120 companies, requires specialist scientific and technical recruitment. AstraZeneca’s Macclesfield manufacturing operation, the company’s second largest globally with 2,500 employees, generates ongoing demand for pharmaceutical production staff. The wealth management firms in Knutsford and Wilmslow recruit financial planners and compliance professionals.
Recruitment agencies placing candidates into these roles handle CVs, identification documents, salary details and references. Under GDPR, agencies are data controllers for candidate information and must demonstrate adequate security measures. A breach exposes not just the agency but every candidate whose personal data was compromised. Applicant tracking systems like Bullhorn and Vincere need proper access controls and secure integrations.
Our Liverpool City Region base is approximately 35 minutes from Knutsford via the M6. You get cyber security to Cheshire recruitment agencies that protects candidate data, secures ATS platforms and meets GDPR obligations for firms operating in specialist markets.
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 recruitment agencies across the North West
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you protect our candidate database from breaches?
Multiple layers: endpoint protection on all devices accessing candidate data, email security to prevent credential theft, access controls to limit who sees what, and monitoring for unusual data access patterns. We treat your candidate database as the critical 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. A tested restore is what decides how long that takes, which is why we test yours every quarter rather than assuming it works. Your candidates’ data stays protected.
Will security slow down Bullhorn/Vincere?
No. Our protection is designed for recruitment software. We whitelist legitimate applications, optimise scanning schedules, and ensure security doesn’t impact the tools you rely on to place candidates.
How quickly can you respond to issues at our Cheshire office?
Remote support is fast, and our senior team prioritises Cheshire agencies. Data breach incidents get immediate priority.
Can you secure our remote consultants?
Absolutely. You get the same protection whether staff are in-office in Cheshire, at home, or at client sites. Secure access to your ATS, protected devices, and monitored connections.
What about securing contractor and temp worker data?
Same protection as permanent candidates. You implement appropriate data retention, secure sharing with clients, and audit trails that evidence GDPR compliance.
Protect Your Cheshire Agency
Start with a security assessment at no cost. We’ll review your current security posture, identify gaps specific to recruitment agencies, and show you exactly where you’re exposed.
Secured in 7 Days, or that month is on us.
Security and IT support for recruitment agencies across Cheshire and the North West. run to Cyber Essentials standards. Microsoft Partner.