The National Cyber Security CentreĀ hasĀ recently announced thatĀ IASMEĀ will take overĀ as the sole accreditation body forĀ Cyber EssentialsĀ from April 2020.Ā After a lengthy deliberation processĀ TheĀ IASMEĀ Consortium LtdĀ was named as theĀ new Cyber Essentials partner.Ā This decision has been made in aĀ bid to streamline the Cyber EssentialsĀ process and improve the consistency of the scheme.Ā ByĀ having one accreditation body, the NCSC hope that thisĀ willĀ create a muchĀ clearer path to achieving the certification.Ā Ā Ā
Here at Equilibrium Security we are one of the few Cyber Essentials Certification bodies within the Midlands. We have been working alongside IASME conductingĀ Cyber Essentials,Ā Cyber Essentials PlusĀ andĀ IASME Governance assessments for the past four years.
Our technical team are all highly qualified security specialists who have been supporting companies throughout the Cyber Essentials process for many years. Cyber Essentials is an excellent certification which outlines the baseline security controls and processes which all businesses should follow. Becoming Cyber Essentials certified is a perfect first step on the road to achieving a much wider Cyber SecurityĀ strategy.Ā
āWe are extremely happy that IASME are going to be the sole Cyber Essentials Accreditation body, we feel the foundational controls outlined in the scheme are the minimum standard that every business should be adopting. Equilibrium is in a great position to work with businesses to ensure that they are in a position to meet these standards to reduce their risk of becoming victim to cyber attackersā.Anish Chauhan, Director of Equilibrium Security Services
āWe are extremely excited about the prospect of working in partnership with the NCSC to develop and grow the Cyber Essentials scheme. We have seen such a positive effect already over the last 5 years where Cyber Essentials has increased the basic levels of security across all sectors. We are so pleased that we can be part of the future developments, working closely with the excellent Certification Bodies, trade bodies, police and other key stakeholders, to ensure further growth of the team.āDr Emma Philpott, MBE, IASME Chief Executive
Business as usualĀ
While IASME and the NCSC work on the transition process it is still very much ābusiness as usualā for those companies who are seeking a Cyber EssentialsĀ certification.Ā As an existing IASME certification bodyĀ we are already Cyber Essentials experts and familiar with their current framework. We are a āsafe pair of handsāĀ andĀ can give your business the reassurance needed to take you through theĀ Cyber Essentials certificationĀ process.Ā If you are considering becoming Cyber Essentials certified, donāt hesitateā¦ call our office on 0121 663 0055 to find out more about the process! Ā Or head to theĀ NCSC websiteĀ to find out more about the changes.
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