From housing management systems and Microsoft 365 to cybersecurity and business continuity planning, technology plays a critical role in day-to-day operations.

At Stratiis, we provide cybersecurity-first managed IT support for housing associations across Scotland, helping organisations improve resilience, reduce risk, and ensure technology supports their long-term objectives.

Whether your organisation supports hundreds or thousands of tenants, we help create secure, reliable, and future-ready technology environments.

Technology Challenges Facing Housing Associations

Housing associations face unique technology requirements.

Unlike many organisations, you are responsible for protecting:

  • Tenant information
  • Employee records
  • Financial data
  • Property management systems
  • Contractor information
  • Governance documentation

At the same time, you must maintain service availability, support remote working, and demonstrate effective risk management.

Many housing associations come to us because they are experiencing:

Increasing cybersecurity concerns

Limited visibility of IT risks

Ageing infrastructure

Microsoft 365 security gaps

Growing compliance requirements

Difficulty supporting hybrid workers

Backup and recovery concerns

Lack of strategic IT planning

Reactive support arrangements

Our role is to reduce risk while helping your organisation operate more efficiently.

Cybersecurity for Housing Associations

Housing associations are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals because they hold significant volumes of sensitive personal information.

A cyber incident can affect:

  • Tenant services
  • Operational delivery
  • Regulatory obligations
  • Staff productivity
  • Financial systems
  • Organisational reputation

Cybersecurity is no longer simply an IT responsibility. It is a governance and organisational resilience issue.

Our Housing Association Cybersecurity Services Include

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

Microsoft Defender

Security awareness training

Email security

Device management

Backup monitoring

Vulnerability management

Cyber Essentials support

Strategic cybersecurity reviews

We help housing associations build practical cybersecurity programmes that reduce risk without adding unnecessary complexity.

Supporting Governance and Compliance Requirements

Housing associations face increasing expectations around:

  • Data protection
  • Cybersecurity
  • Risk management
  • Operational resilience
  • Governance oversight

We help organisations strengthen their technology controls and improve visibility of risk.

Areas We Commonly Support

Cyber Essentials Readiness

Helping organisations implement recognised cybersecurity best practices.

Risk Assessments

Identifying technology and cybersecurity risks.

Board Reporting

Providing meaningful technology and security insights for leadership teams.

Policy Reviews

Supporting governance and security documentation.

Business Continuity Planning

Improving organisational resilience and recovery readiness.

Microsoft 365 for Housing Associations

Most housing associations already use Microsoft 365.

However, many organisations only utilise a small percentage of the platform’s capabilities.

We help housing associations maximise value from:

Microsoft Teams

Improve communication and collaboration across departments.

SharePoint

Securely manage policies, procedures, tenant documentation, and governance records.

OneDrive

Provide secure access to files from any location.

Microsoft Defender

Improve protection against modern cyber threats.

Microsoft Intune

Secure and manage laptops, mobile devices, and remote workers.

Microsoft Copilot Readiness

Prepare for AI-powered productivity tools while maintaining governance and security controls.

Secure Hybrid Working for Housing Teams

Many housing association employees now work across:

  • Head offices
  • Regional offices
  • Community locations
  • Home environments
  • Tenant-facing services

Supporting flexible working securely requires more than simply providing laptops.

We help organisations implement:

Secure remote access

Multi-Factor Authentication

Device management

Mobile security

SharePoint collaboration

Secure document sharing

This enables flexibility while maintaining strong security controls.

Managed IT Support for Housing Associations

Reliable IT support is essential for maintaining service delivery.

Our managed IT services include:

Unlimited helpdesk support

Device monitoring

Microsoft 365 administration

User management

Network support

Patch management

Vendor liaison

Remote and onsite support

Our proactive approach helps prevent issues before they impact employees or tenants.

Backup and Business Continuity

Housing associations depend on access to critical information and systems.

A major outage or cyber incident can disrupt essential services.

We help organisations implement:

Automated backups

Secure cloud backups

Recovery testing

Disaster recovery planning

Business continuity strategies

The goal is ensuring services remain available and recoverable.

Strategic vCIO Services for Housing Associations

Technology decisions increasingly influence organisational performance.

Our Strategic vCIO service provides leadership-level guidance without the cost of employing a full-time IT director.

We help with:

Technology roadmaps

IT budgeting

Infrastructure planning

Cybersecurity strategy

Device lifecycle management

Cloud adoption

Risk management

Business continuity planning

Technology should support organisational objectives and governance requirements.

How Much Should a Housing Association Budget for IT Support?

For many housing associations, managed IT support typically costs:

£35–£60 per user per month

Additional cybersecurity services, Microsoft licensing, backup solutions, and governance requirements may increase overall investment.

Typical Examples

20 Users

£700–£1,200

Estimated Monthly Managed IT Investment

50 Users

£1,750–£3,000

Estimated Monthly Managed IT Investment

100 Users

£3,500–£6,000

Estimated Monthly Managed IT Investment

The right budget depends on organisational complexity, security requirements, infrastructure, and compliance obligations.

Why Housing Associations Choose Stratiis

Housing associations choose Stratiis because we combine:

Cybersecurity-first IT support

Microsoft expertise

Fixed-fee pricing

Fast response times

Strategic vCIO services

In-house support engineers

Governance-focused planning

Business continuity expertise

We understand that technology supports both organisational effectiveness and tenant services.

Our Approach

Step 1: Assess

We review your infrastructure, cybersecurity posture, Microsoft 365 environment, governance requirements, and support arrangements.

Step 2: Stabilise

We address immediate issues and improve reliability.

Step 3: Secure

We strengthen cybersecurity controls and reduce risk.

Step 4: Plan

We create a practical technology roadmap aligned with organisational priorities.

Step 5: Improve

Through ongoing reviews and strategic guidance, we help technology support future growth and resilience.

Housing Association Technology Review

Not sure whether your current technology environment is secure, compliant, or ready for future challenges?

Stratiis can help identify:

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities

Governance risks

Microsoft 365 opportunities

Backup and recovery weaknesses

Device replacement priorities

Technology budgeting requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

What cybersecurity protections should housing associations have?

Most housing associations should implement Multi-Factor Authentication, endpoint protection, security awareness training, backup and recovery planning, Microsoft 365 security controls, and Cyber Essentials-aligned practices.

Why are housing associations targeted by cybercriminals?

Housing associations manage significant volumes of personal information and often provide essential services, making them attractive targets for ransomware and data theft attacks.

Can Stratiis help with Cyber Essentials?

Yes. We help housing associations prepare for Cyber Essentials certification by reviewing controls, implementing improvements, and addressing common security gaps.

How often should housing associations replace laptops and infrastructure?

Most laptops and PCs should be replaced every 4–5 years, while servers and network infrastructure should typically be reviewed every 5–7 years.

Can Stratiis support multiple offices and remote workers?

Yes. We support housing associations operating across multiple sites and hybrid working environments throughout Scotland.

Supporting Housing Associations Across Scotland

Stratiis supports housing associations throughout:

Glasgow

Edinburgh

Lanarkshire

Ayrshire

Lothian

Dumfries & Galloway

Perthshire

Whether you operate from a single office or multiple locations, we help ensure technology supports service delivery, governance, and organisational resilience.

Speak to Stratiis

If you’re looking for a proactive IT partner that understands housing associations, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365, governance, and business continuity, we’re here to help.

Book a Housing Association Technology Review

We’ll help identify:

  • Cybersecurity risks
  • Governance improvements
  • Microsoft 365 opportunities
  • Infrastructure challenges
  • Future technology priorities

Helping Scottish Housing Associations stay secure, compliant, and resilient.