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Cyber Security for the Property Sector

Safeguard the sensitive client data, financial transactions and digital systems that underpin every deal and relationship in your business.

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Trusted security services for the property sector

Property firms handle a significant amount of sensitive data, from client financial details and legal documents to transaction records and personal identification. That combination makes them an appealing target for cybercriminals looking for high-value information they can exploit or sell.

Conveyancing fraud in particular has become a growing problem, with attackers intercepting communications to redirect large payments at the critical point of a transaction. In a sector where deals often hinge on tight deadlines and fast-moving email chains, the conditions for this kind of attack are easy to create.

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    Why WorkNest for property experts?

    We help property organisations protect the sensitive client data and financial transactions that their business and reputation depend on.

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    Certified expertise

    Our qualified teams bring deep knowledge across security and compliance, with experience supporting property organisations of all sizes.

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    Proven track record

    We are experienced with helping property businesses deliver reliable, practical solutions for complex cyber security and data protection challenges.

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    Comprehensive coverage

    From Penetration Testing and Attack Simulation to Incident Response, data protection and information security, we cover it all.

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    Flexible approach

    Every property business is different. Our approach adapts to your specific risks, infrastructure, and compliance requirements.

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    Protecting client data

    Property transactions involve significant sums of money and highly sensitive client information, which we help protect.

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    Simplified compliance

    We help you navigate complex data protection legislation and industry regulations so you can focus on helping 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.

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    Penetration Testing

    Identify and fix vulnerabilities faster and more effectively across your apps, networks, cloud and people.

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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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    Attack Simulation

    Uncover hidden risks and strengthen defences with CREST-accredited Attack Simulation.

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    Cyber Security Maturity Assessment

    Evaluate your systems, policies, and procedures to provide an organisation-wide view of your cyber risk.

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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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    Managed SIEM & SOC

    Get real-time protection against complex cyber threats, without the overhead of running it yourself.

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    Cyber challenges in the property sector

    Property organisations handle high volumes of sensitive financial and personal data, making them an increasingly attractive target for cybercriminals looking to exploit the sector's growing reliance on digital systems.

    • Property transactions involve the transfer of large sums of money, making conveyancing firms and estate agents a prime target for payment fraud and business email compromise scams.

    • The volume of sensitive personal and financial data held by property organisations, from mortgage details to identity documents, means a breach can have serious and lasting consequences for clients.

    • Many property firms operate with lean teams and limited IT resource, making it difficult to maintain consistent cyber security practices across the whole organisation.

    • The sector's increasing use of digital platforms and cloud-based systems has widened the attack surface, giving cybercriminals more potential entry points than ever before.

    Build your resilience

    Let us help you with your security so you can focus on business.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Interactive Investor

    Information Security Manager

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