Pleased to announce we are once again accredited to the requirements of the Cyber Essentials Scheme.
Cyber Essentials is no longer just “good practice” – for many clients, it’s a mandatory requirement, and for most others, it’s a major competitive differentiator. Tenders increasingly require a valid Cyber Essentials certificate before contract commencement, and suppliers may be prohibited from delivering services until compliant. Without certification, a supplier may not even be eligible to bid.
Clients want assurance that suppliers won’t become a weak link in the supply chain. Suppliers with poor cyber hygiene can expose clients to data compromise, ransomware, or operational disruption. The IASME guidance highlights that Cyber Essentials-certified organisations are 92% less likely to make a cyber insurance claim than those without. Similarly, suppliers often require Cyber Essentials because they need confidence their partners won’t introduce vulnerabilities into their systems.
Supply‑chain attacks are increasing. Cyber Essentials helps reduce the risk of cyber incidents that could damage both your business and your client. Clients value suppliers who can prove they take data protection and cyber resilience seriously.
Industry guidance emphasises:
- Cyber Essentials is now widely recognised as an industry standard and frequently asked for in tenders.
- It provides a clear, government‑backed framework demonstrating responsible handling of sensitive information.
Cyber Essentials covers the five fundamental controls that prevent around 80% of common cyber attacks (firewalls, secure configuration, malware protection, access control, patching).
For suppliers, this means:
- Lower risk of downtime
- Lower risk of data breach fines
- Faster recovery if an incident occurs
- Assurance you are meeting baseline legal expectations for protecting client data
For us, Cyber Essentials accreditation demonstrates that we have the essential controls in place to protect our systems, data, and the information that is shared with us. It provides assurance that we meet UK‑government–backed standards for cybersecurity and helps reduce risks across the supply chain. Many public and private sector organisations now require this certification as part of tendering and procurement, and achieving it shows we are a trusted, secure, and responsible supplier.
