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Cyber Security Professional Services
Secure the confidential client data and business-critical systems that your reputation and relationships depend on.
Trusted cyber security for professional services
Trusted cyber security for professional services
Trusted cyber security for professional services
Professional services firms are a prime target for cybercriminals due to the volume of sensitive and confidential information they handle on behalf of clients.
The increase in cyber attacks across the sector has made it clear that having adequate security protocols in place is no longer optional.
From client data and financial records to proprietary research and intellectual property, professional services organisations must take meaningful steps to protect themselves from those looking to exploit any weakness they can find.
Every sector is different, this includes the specific cyber challenges.
45%
of UK professional services firms experienced a breach or attack in the past 12 months.
UK Government, 2024
78%
of breaches in professional services involved phishing, credential theft, or user error.
Verizon, 2024
60%
of breaches in professional services involved access to confidential client data.
IBM Security, 2024
Why WorkNest for professional services?
We help professional services organisations protect the confidential client data and critical systems that their reputation and relationships depend on.
Certified expertise
Our qualified teams have real-world experience supporting professional services organisations of all sizes.
Proven track record
We are experienced with helping professional services firms deliver reliable, practical solutions for complex cyber security and data protection challenges.
Comprehensive coverage
From Penetration Testing and Attack Simulation to Incident Response, data protection and information security, we cover it all.
Flexible approach
Every professional services firm is different. Our approach adapts to your specific risks, infrastructure, and compliance requirements.
Protecting client confidentiality
Your clients trust you with sensitive and confidential information. We help ensure that trust is never put at risk.
Simplified compliance
Navigating data protection legislation and industry regulations can be complex. We help you stay compliant so you can focus on serving your clients.
Not sure what services you need?
We’ve got you covered. We offer a comprehensive suite of services that can help your tech company.
Penetration Testing
Identify and fix vulnerabilities faster and more effectively across your apps, networks, cloud and people.
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ISO 27001
From initial gap analysis to final certification, our experts can guide you every step of the way.
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GDPR Support
Navigate compliance with clarity and ease through specialist‑driven, cost‑effective solutions.
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Outsourced DPO
Get access to an expert Data Protection Officer for data privacy support.
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Cyber Essentials
Achieve Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification with expert-led consultancy and hands-on support.
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Incident Response
Access impactful Incident Response services that provide rapid, expert-led containment and recovery from cyber threats.
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Penetration Testing
Identify and fix vulnerabilities faster and more effectively across your apps, networks, cloud and people.
Learn more
ISO 27001
From initial gap analysis to final certification, our experts can guide you every step of the way.
Learn more
GDPR Support
Navigate compliance with clarity and ease through specialist‑driven, cost‑effective solutions.
Learn more
Outsourced DPO
Get access to an expert Data Protection Officer for data privacy support.
Learn more
Cyber Essentials
Achieve Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification with expert-led consultancy and hands-on support.
Learn more
Incident Response
Access impactful Incident Response services that provide rapid, expert-led containment and recovery from cyber threats.
Learn more
Cyber challenges in the professional services sector
Cyber challenges in the professional services sector
Cyber challenges in the professional services sector
Professional services firms handle some of the most sensitive and confidential information in the business world, making them a consistently attractive target for cybercriminals.
Ensuring secure and confidential communication between firms and their clients is a significant challenge given the sensitive nature of the information shared daily.
The shift to remote and hybrid working has increased cyber risk exposure, with vulnerabilities in home networks and personal devices creating new opportunities for attackers.
Managing insider threats, whether unintentional or malicious, is particularly challenging in a sector where confidential information is central to business operations.
Professional services firms must navigate complex data protection regulations while maintaining robust defences against an ever-growing range of cyber threats.
Professional services firms handle some of the most sensitive and confidential information in the business world, making them a consistently attractive target for cybercriminals.
Ensuring secure and confidential communication between firms and their clients is a significant challenge given the sensitive nature of the information shared daily.
The shift to remote and hybrid working has increased cyber risk exposure, with vulnerabilities in home networks and personal devices creating new opportunities for attackers.
Managing insider threats, whether unintentional or malicious, is particularly challenging in a sector where confidential information is central to business operations.
Professional services firms must navigate complex data protection regulations while maintaining robust defences against an ever-growing range of cyber threats.
Let us help you with your security so you can focus on serving your communities.
See what our clients have to say about our professional services
We’ve always been very impressed with the cyber security services WorkNest provide us. Their professional approach, knowledge and flexibility have ensured they have become a key trusted partner in our supply chain.
Paymentsense
Founder
WorkNest Secure delivered a highly professional and thorough incident response service. Their team’s technical knowledge, attention to detail, and clear communication throughout the process made a complex area easy to navigate. The quality of the analysis and final reporting gave us real assurance and added value to our internal security efforts, minimising the impact to the business.
Shoezone
Head of IT
WorkNest Secure perform Web Application and Infrastructure Penetration Testing for Pharmacy2U. They are always professional to engage with, provide an excellent level of service, and the addition of GuardNest makes receiving and interrogating the results of the service very easy indeed.
We look forward to working with them in the future and trust the work they deliver.
Pharmacy2U
Founder
WorkNest Secure stand out in the field of penetration testing due to the skillset of people they have working there. We undertook a complex bespoke pentest with them, which required a lot of pre-work in order to make sure it was scoped correctly, and they took the time to come onsite to make sure all was correct prior to commencing.
From my experience with them, they are very intelligent people with a deep understanding of the security landscape, and we will continue to use them for future testing requirements.
Interactive Investor
Information Security Manager
