Cyber Security by industry

Why Sector-Specific Cyber Security Is Essential

In today’s world, cyber attacks are not random in fact, they are deliberate and calculated. These attacks are often curated to exploit industry specific weaknesses and this is why it is vital to take proactive steps when it comes to industry specific cyber security.

It is important that cyber security services are customised to reflect the unique demands of each sector. Sector specific defences are a necessity. Our approach ensures that every client receives cyber protection that is calibrated to their specific workflow, data classification, attack surface and regulatory requirements.

Risk Profiles Vary by Sector

Every industry faces its own technical and human vulnerabilities, here are some industry specific vulnerabilities to reflect on:

• Fintechs are built on rapid digital innovation and API integrations which makes them susceptible to zero-day exploits, API abuse, and transactional fraud.
• Universities operate large and open networks. With thousands of users, cloud adoption, and valuable research data, they are frequent targets for ransomware and IP theft.
• Small Businesses often lack internal IT security expertise and underinvest in protection which makes them an easy target for phishing, malware and credential theft.
• Regulated professionals such as solicitors, accountants and consultants should always maintain strict confidentiality while also proving compliance with industry-specific codes of conduct.
• Legal Firms face reputational damage and regulatory risk from breaches. With this in mind, ransomware and phishing campaigns are common threats to look out for..

All of the above sectors require tailored controls, processes and support to ensure safety and security.

The Role of Regulation and Compliance

Industry specific cyber security is also about maintaining compliance and evolving alongside legal and industry standards. These include:

• GDPR for personal data protection
• DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) for financial services
• FCA/PRA guidelines for fintech and financial institutions
• SRA Code of Conduct for legal professionals
• DSPT for universities and health research institutions
  Cyber Essentials & ISO 27001 for long term assurance and governance

FoxTech builds compliance into the core of all our cyber strategy. Our documentation, monitoring and reporting is designed to empower organisations to avoid fines, meet audit requirements and maintain operational continuity.

Industries We Secure

Cyber Security for Fintech

Fintech companies need to consistently innovate and evolve all while managing sensitive financial data and adhering to strict regulations:

• Key Risks: API abuse, code vulnerabilities, supply chain risks, transactional manipulation.
• Regulations: FCA, PSD2, DORA.

We provide real-time detection, secure integrations, penetration testing and evidence-ready documentation. Every solution is aligned to financial regulations to ensure both innovation and protection.

Cyber Security for Financial Services

Financial institutions are top targets for phishing, ransomware and insider threats.

• Key Risks: Ransomware, credential theft, fraud, unauthorised data access.
• Regulations: FCA, PRA, ISO 27001, GDPR.

With our strategic and advanced Financial Services Cyber Security, we provide audit-ready frameworks, SOC monitoring, control gap assessments and threat intelligence that is tailored to the financial cyber security sector.

Cyber Security for Small Businesses

Smaller organisations tend to not invest in cyber security and threat actors rely on this false sense of security.

• Key Risks: Business email compromise, malware, cloud misconfigurations.
• Challenges: Limited budgets, no internal security teams, minimal training.

Our Small Business Cyber Security Services include affordable SOC access, endpoint monitoring and monthly threat reports to improve visibility and protect long-term operations without in-house hires.

Cyber Security for Regulated Professionals

Regulated firms such as legal, accounting and insurance firms, need to safeguard sensitive communications, personal data and important financial documents.

• Key Risks: Client confidentiality breaches, email compromise, compliance failure.
• Regulations: GDPR, SRA rules, industry-specific mandates.

We offer a variety of cyber security services for regulated professionals including penetration testing, document encryption, breach notification workflows and policy guidance.

Cyber Security for Universities

Universities face complex IT environments with decentralised systems and constant endpoint turnover.

• Key Risks: Research data theft, ransomware, insecure student devices.
• Regulations: GDPR, DSP Toolkit.

Our University Cyber Security Services include cloud audits, segmentation strategies, phishing training and rapid incident response.

Cyber Security for Legal Firms

Law firms hold high-value and sensitive information and because of this, are targeted by sophisticated threat actors.

• Key Risks: Ransomware, targeted phishing, insider misuse.
• Regulations: SRA, GDPR, insurer mandates.

Our Cyber Security for Legal Firms includes secure access controls, managed SOC, penetration testing and policy documentation to meet legal compliance and maintain client trust.

Cyber Security Training for Staff

No cyber strategy is complete without addressing human risk and employees remain one of the most common entry points for attackers.

• Risks: Phishing clicks, poor password hygiene, social engineering.
• What’s Needed: Ongoing, relevant training tailored to your industry.

Our Cyber Security Training for Staff uses real-world attack simulations, phishing testing, and role-based modules to embed security awareness into your company culture.

Our Approach to Industry-Aligned Cyber Protection

SOC-as-a-Service for Continuous Monitoring

FoxTech provides continuous protection from our Security Operations Centre.

We offer:

• Real-time threat detection and correlation
• Industry-specific alert logic and tuning
• Analyst-guided response with monthly reporting

Exposure Management Tailored to Your Industry

Every network has blind spots and Foxtech empowers you to find and fix them.

We offer:

• Penetration testing built for sector risk
• Asset discovery and prioritised remediation
• Internal and external vulnerability assessments

Audit-Ready Compliance Support

Compliance can become streamlined and doesn’t need to be overwhelming.

We offer:

• Mapping to GDPR, FCA, Cyber Essentials, ISO27001
• Policy and control documentation
• Structured evidence and risk registers

The Long-Term Value of Sector-Specific Cyber Resilience

Partnering with Foxtech, an industry aligned provider, comes with a variety of benefits.

The Foxtech difference:

• Faster audits and simplified compliance
• Resilience against emerging security threats
• Strategic assurance for boards and investors
• Reduced business disruption
• Competitive advantage in regulated industries

Cyber security should evolve alongside your business and your industry. With Foxtech, you partner with cyber security experts who understand the regulatory, operational and reputational stakes of your sector while scaling with you, as your business grows.

Protect Your Sector with Confidence

Cyber security by industry is the most effective way to protect your data, your people and your future.

Book a cyber resilience review with FoxTech today and discover what sector-aligned security can do for your business.