For recruitment agencies with 5–50 consultants
Cyber security for recruitment agencies. Protect candidate data and client trust.
Protect CVs and right-to-work documents, secure your CRM, job board and Microsoft 365 logins, and stop the payroll and invoice fraud that costs agencies placements.
- Protect candidate CVs and ID documents
- Secure Bullhorn, Vincere, Firefish and job board logins
- Stop fake invoices and contractor payroll fraud
- Evidence for GDPR, client PSLs and tenders
“Our consultants handle hundreds of candidate records and work across multiple locations. We needed IT and security that could keep up.”
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The real cyber risks facing recruitment businesses
Recruiters handle large volumes of personal data and are a prime target for phishing and fraud.
Candidate data exposure
CVs, ID documents and right-to-work checks are valuable to criminals and covered by GDPR.
Phishing via CVs & job ads
Malicious attachments and fake applicants are an easy way in for attackers.
Payroll & invoice fraud
Attackers impersonate contractors or clients to change bank details and divert payments.
CRM & job board takeover
Shared or weak logins put your database and client relationships at risk.
Client security requirements
Clients increasingly ask for Cyber Essentials and proof of data protection.
Remote & hybrid working
Consultants on the move use laptops and phones that need protecting everywhere.
Leavers taking data
Departing consultants can walk out with candidate and client lists unless access is removed promptly.
Ransomware & downtime
An attack can lock your CRM and inboxes, stalling placements and payroll for days.
How we protect recruitment agencies
Four stages, starting with where candidate data actually ends up.
- 1Find your candidate dataWe map where CVs and ID documents live across your CRM, inboxes, shared drives and laptops.
- 2Lock down loginsMFA on Microsoft 365, your CRM and job boards, and an end to shared logins.
- 3Stop malicious CVsAttachment scanning, device protection and training on fake applicants and CV-borne malware.
- 4Evidence and monitor24/7 monitoring and a security pack for client PSLs, tenders and GDPR requests.
Simple per-user pricing for agencies
Fortify managed security covers every consultant and back-office colleague, wherever they work.
- Fixed monthly price, agreed upfront
- No long-term contract
- PSL questionnaire support included
- No obligation
- Takes 60 seconds
- UK-based experts
Your IT provider keeps consultants working. We keep candidate data safe.
We work alongside your IT support and CRM supplier, add specialist security controls, and give directors one plain-English report.
- No change of IT provider needed
- Named security contact for directors
- Help with client PSL and tender questionnaires
- Clear split of responsibilities from day one
Candidate data protected, placements kept moving
Our cyber security solutions for recruitment
Practical, outcome-focused solutions for agencies and in-house teams.
Protect accounts & email
MFA, email security and identity monitoring for every consultant.
Learn more about Protect accounts & emailProtect devices
Secure laptops and phones wherever your consultants work.
Learn more about Protect devicesPhishing awareness training
Teach consultants to spot malicious CVs, fake applicants and payment fraud.
Learn more about Phishing awareness trainingCyber Essentials & GDPR
Show clients and candidates their data is in safe hands.
Learn more about Cyber Essentials & GDPRIT Support
Responsive UK helpdesk so consultants stay productive.
Learn more about IT SupportvCISO
Security leadership and a clear roadmap as you grow.
Learn more about vCISO
Products we use to protect agencies
Each one is deployed, configured and managed by our UK team.
- Email SecurityBlock impersonation and phishing before it lands
- Endpoint Protection24/7 ransomware detection on every device
- ActivTrakSee how hybrid consultants work, without micromanaging
- TeramindSpot candidate data leaving with departing consultants
- Cyber EssentialsIndependent proof for clients and insurers
- Free guides and checklistsPractical checklists and guides for your sector
What agencies say
What agency directors say after working with us.
“With consultants joining and leaving regularly, we were worried about old accounts retaining access to candidate data and business systems.”
Structured onboarding, offboarding and access management
Mark B.Operations Director · Recruitment, 32 staff“Recruitment involves constant emails, CVs and attachments. We wanted better protection against phishing without slowing down our consultants.”
Improved email filtering and staff security awareness
Laura H.Managing Director · Recruitment, 19 staff“Our consultants were losing valuable time dealing with laptop issues and unreliable remote access. We needed support that responded quickly.”
Centralised IT support and improved remote working reliability
Chris P.Operations Manager · Recruitment, 41 staff
Free resources
Practical guides for recruitment agencies
Checklists and guides written for your sector. Free, instant access with your work email.
Checklist7 Security Checks for Recruitment AgenciesScore your agency on MFA, safe CV handling, candidate ID checks and four more controls, with a fix for every gap.Get it free 
Visual guideHow to Spot a Malicious CV or Candidate EmailAn annotated field guide for recruiters: what a weaponised application looks like, and what to do before you click.Get it free 
ChecklistIf Your Recruitment Agency Lost Access to IT TomorrowA continuity checklist for keeping candidates working, clients served and contractors paid when systems go dark.Get it free 
ChecklistRecruitment: Candidate Data ChecklistKeep CVs, ID documents and payroll data secure and GDPR compliant.Get it free
Frequently asked questions
Last reviewed October 2026 by the Be Tech Secure security team
Yes. Candidate CVs and ID documents are personal data. We help you secure where they are stored and control who can access them.
GDPR does not set a fixed period. You must keep data only as long as you have a clear reason. Many agencies set 12 to 24 months for inactive candidates and refresh consent before that. We help you enforce whatever retention policy you set.
Yes. We add MFA, access controls and monitoring to the accounts and devices that use Bullhorn, Vincere, Firefish and similar CRMs, and advise on the CRM’s own security settings.
Yes. Attackers send CVs with harmful attachments or links, knowing consultants open files from strangers all day. Attachment scanning, device protection and short training stop most of them.
Yes. We prepare you for Cyber Essentials and help you answer client security questionnaires.
Criminals impersonate contractors to change bank details before payroll runs. A call-back rule on a known number, MFA and impersonation filtering stop most attempts.
MFA and managed devices let you remove access instantly. Monitoring tools such as Teramind can flag large downloads or exports before someone leaves.
Yes. We work alongside your IT provider or internal team, adding specialist cyber security with clear responsibilities agreed from day one.
Most agencies are protected within two to four weeks, starting with the highest-risk areas first.
Fortify managed security is a fixed monthly price per user, so costs are predictable and grow with your team. The price depends on how many people you have and which services you need. We confirm a fixed quote after a free 15-minute call, with no long-term contract.
Find out how exposed your agency is
Get your live risk score in 60 seconds, or book a 15-minute call with a specialist who works with UK recruitment agencies.
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