Cyber Security for Recruitment Agencies in Liverpool
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.
Wirral-based security for recruitment agencies: We protect recruitment agencies across Liverpool 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, just across the water from Liverpool. 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool Recruitment Agencies Choose Us
Direct Access to Senior Engineers
When security issues hit, you need people who know what they’re doing, not a call centre queue. Our Wirral-based practice gives you direct access to the senior engineer.
Understanding Liverpool Recruitment
We know the Liverpool 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 Liverpool business community depends on protecting agencies like yours. We take that seriously.
Why Liverpool Recruitment Agencies Depend on Local Cyber Security
Liverpool’s 10.61% employment growth creates active demand for recruitment services. The digital and creative cluster in Baltic Triangle, the tech roles emerging from the Knowledge Quarter’s CENTRAL TECH innovation hub, and the professional services positions in the Commercial District all generate placements through local agencies. The city has nearly 25,000 small and medium businesses, and the recruitment agencies serving them hold databases of candidate records spanning multiple sectors.
GDPR makes agencies data controllers for candidate information. CVs, references, identification documents and salary details all need proper protection. Applicant tracking systems like Bullhorn and Vincere connect to job boards, email systems and client portals, creating multiple points where a security weakness could expose data. The Alder Hey ransomware attack in 2024 showed that Liverpool organisations are targeted; recruitment agencies holding thousands of personal records are not exempt.
We are based in the Liverpool City Region, making us the nearest specialist cyber security provider to Liverpool’s recruitment sector. We protect candidate databases, secure ATS platforms and help agencies meet GDPR obligations with genuinely local support.
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, typically within hours rather than days. 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 Liverpool office?
We prioritise remote support so most issues are resolved without anyone needing to be on site. For situations that do need an in-person visit, we schedule it as quickly as our diary allows. Data breach incidents always get immediate priority.
Can you secure our remote consultants?
Absolutely. You get the same protection whether staff are in-office in Liverpool, 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 Liverpool Agency
Start with a no-cost security assessment. 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.
Built for recruitment agencies across Liverpool and the North West. run to Cyber Essentials standards. Microsoft Partner.