Certifications
Organisations can use certification to reassure customers that they have a defined level of cyber security to protect their data.
It can also be a way of benchmarking the security measures that are already in place and help prioritise improvement plans.
Have you considered the impact of a cyber attack? Hiscox data finds the average cost of a cyber attack to an SME is £25,736. An added benefit for those passing Cyber Essentials through IASME certification bodies is free Cyber Insurance for £25,000 Conditions apply
Whitgift Security can help you prepare for Cyber Essentials and IASME certifications providing a customised improvement plan to enable you to pass the certifications. Like an MOT these certifications should be updated annually.
Whitgift Security is a certification body for Cyber Essentials, IASME Governance and IASME Audited accreditations.
What are the standards?
Cyber Essentials
Cyber Essentials is the UK Government-backed and industry-supported scheme for a basic level of protection against cyber attack.
For more information on the standard click here
IASME Governance
The IASME Governance Standard has been tailored specifically for small companies. It is a realistic and affordable way for SMEs to demonstrate that they are following best practice, and have taken into account the requirements of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
For more information on the standard click here
Workbook
A copy of the Cyber Essentials questions or A copy of the IASME Governance questions
Cyber Essentials Workbook
IASME governance and Cyber Essentials v10.9 WS
Comparison
For a comparison of the Cyber Essentials is the IASME Governance Standard available
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Levels of Certification:
Self – Assessment
The organisation answers questions about how security is managed within their organisation. To pass certification most questions need to be answered positively. A board member asserts that the questions have been answered honestly.
The questions are marked by an accredited assessor who is a security professional and has been through training and licensed with IASME.
See FAQ for common Questions about Self-Assessments.
Audited Assessment
Having passed the basic self-assessment, organisations can opt to upgrade their certifications to Cyber Essentials Plus and/or IASME Governance Audited.
Security measures are verified by an independent auditor, providing further proof you are following the requirements of your chosen standard.
Organisations are expected to complete audited certification with 3 months of having passed the self-assessment level.
See FAQ for common Questions about
Cyber Essentials Plus and/or IASME Governance Audited
Cyber Essentials Certification Fees
For Cyber Essentials:-
£300 +VAT
For Cyber Essentials Plus Typical from £1250 +VAT
IASME Governance Certification Fees
For IASME Governance :-
£400+VAT
For IASME Governance Audited :-Typical from £2200 +VAT
Terms and Conditions
See the certificates terms and conditions here
