Cybersecurity for UK Housing Associations
Keeping Residents Safe, Protecting Your Reputation, Simplifying Compliance
Protecting Your Organisation
Cybersecurity threats facing housing associations are increasing, and so are the stakes. Residents depend on you to keep their sensitive information safe, while the Regulator of Social Housing’s (RSH) Sector Risk Profile 2024 demands evidence of strong digital governance at board level.
Samurai Security gives you clarity, confidence, and control—helping you clearly demonstrate cybersecurity compliance and build trust with regulators and your residents.
CREST Certified
As a CREST-certified provider, we deliver trusted, ethical penetration testing that meets the highest standards in the industry. Our accreditation assures quality, integrity, and technical excellence in every engagement.
Remediation with Real-Time Insight
We don’t wait for the report to add value. Clients gain live access to remediation insights during testing, allowing swift action before delivery. This real-time visibility accelerates fixes and strengthens your security posture without delay.
Comprehensive Report
Following each test, we provide a clear and comprehensive report. It highlights key vulnerabilities, prioritised risks, and actionable recommendations — all presented in a format tailored for both technical teams and board-level stakeholders.
End-to-End Cyber Preparedness
Be ready for anything. Our vDPO and vCISO services guide your compliance and strategy, while DLP, M/XDR, and our IR Panel provide active defence and fast response — securing you from day-to-day risks to full-scale incidents.
Why Cybersecurity Matters to Your Association
A cyber breach isn’t just a technical issue—it’s deeply personal and impacts real people. Resident trust, your organisation’s reputation, and your board’s peace of mind are on the line.
We know this creates anxiety for your team: “Are we fully compliant? Can we easily show this to the board? What happens if we’re audited tomorrow?”
Samurai Security helps ease these worries. We simplify cybersecurity so you can confidently show your board and the RSH that you’re fully compliant, well-prepared, and genuinely secure.
We help you solve real challenges:
- Quickly address insecure legacy systems and risky suppliers.
- Prevent regulatory breaches (RSH, GDPR, HSE).
- Eliminate uncertainty around data protection.
- Provide visibility and clarity at board-level.
Our team has years of experience working with huge brands, you can trust in our CREST-certified service to provide the peace of mind your organisation needs.
How Samurai Security Helps You
Practical. Clear. Designed Specifically for Housing.
We understand the housing sector because we work with housing associations every day. Our cybersecurity audits, penetration tests, and clear reporting methods are designed to match your unique regulatory requirements and operational pressures.
Direct alignment to your compliance frameworks:
- RSH Governance & Viability Standard – confidently show oversight of your cyber risks.
- Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 – demonstrate alignment with new consumer safety standards.
- GDPR & DPIAs – easily pinpoint your data protection weaknesses.
- HSE IoT Risk Management – ensure your smart tech and estate infrastructure are safe.
- NCSC Cyber Essentials & 10 Steps – align your security with national best practice.
Our lead security consultant says:
“Most housing associations we speak to have already experienced near misses — or aren’t confident in what’s really exposed.”
Your First Step: Free Cyber Baseline Review
We understand cybersecurity compliance can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created our free Cyber Baseline Review—your clear, no-jargon starting point for confidently addressing cybersecurity.
You’ll quickly know exactly where you stand against RSH and GDPR requirements, with a straightforward, colour-coded (Red-Amber-Green) assessment.
Your report includes:
- A clear traffic-light summary showing compliance status and risks.
- Human-friendly insights—no confusing jargon, just actionable advice.
- A concise, executive-ready summary tailored specifically for your board.
This report gives you immediate peace of mind, clear next steps, and a proven method for simplifying compliance. All without obligation or hidden costs.
Penetration testing
Cybersecurity Leadership
Remediation Guidance
Trusted By Housing Leaders
“We engaged Samurai to better understand our cyber risk. The testing was comprehensive, the reporting clear, and the recommendations genuinely valuable.”
Laurie Brown
Director of Information Security at Flagship Group
Why Samurai Security?
Samurai Security delivers expert penetration testing tailored to the needs of UK housing associations. From tenant portals to internal systems, we help you identify and resolve vulnerabilities that could compromise service delivery, data protection, or regulatory compliance.
Our experienced team uses real-world attack simulations, sector-specific methodologies, and the latest tools to uncover risks that matter — not just generic scan results.
We work as an extension of your team, collaborating closely to understand your environment and provide clear, actionable reporting that informs decision-making at every level — from IT teams to executive boards.
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