We have successfully achieved Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus recertifications for the seventh year in a row. While we always maintain the standard Cyber Essentials certification, the “Plus” level represents a significant extra step in how we protect your data and systems.
What is Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme that helps organisations protect themselves against a wide range of the most common cyber attacks. While the standard certification involves a self-assessment, Cyber Essentials Plus requires a rigorous technical audit.
Third-party specialists independently verify that our security controls are working effectively. This year, we worked closely with these experts to test our systems and ensure we meet the highest standards of digital security.
What this means for you
This recertification is more than just a badge on our website. It provides you with the peace of mind that we’re safeguarding your data effectively. By following this framework, we focus on five key technical areas:
- Boundary firewalls and internet gateways
- Secure configuration of all devices
- User access control and permissions
- Malware protection
- Patch management and security updates
By maintaining these controls, we significantly reduce the risk of common internet-based threats. This ensures that iShare in the Cloud (iSiC) and our other services remain secure and resilient for all our customers.
Our ongoing commitment
Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and our team works hard to stay ahead of them. Achieving this for seven successive years shows our long-term commitment to security. We don’t just tick a box once a year; we maintain these high standards every day to ensure our software remains supported and your information stays safe.
If you’d like to learn more about the differences between the two levels of certification, you can read this helpful guide from IASME.