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Security

The security of our clients’ data is paramount and as such we continually invest resources to ensure all data held not only meets but exceeds industry security and compliance standards.

ISO 27001 – Information Security Management

We hold ISO 27001, the internationally-recognised standard for the effective management of information security risks.

In order to be awarded ISO 27001, we have demonstrated an effective Information Security Management System (ISMS), and continual improvement in this regard, to assessors from the British Assessment Bureau.

Our firm receives ‘surveillance audit visits’ on at least an annual basis from an assessor, with a full re-audit every third year, so you can be assured that this standard of best practice is continuously maintained.

Cyber Essentials Plus

Cyber Essentials is a Government-backed, industry-supported scheme to help organisations protect themselves against common online threats. Cyber Essentials certification ensures that an organisation has met the applicable requirements in the following five areas:

  • Firewalls

    Firewalls
  • Secure Configuration

    Secure Configuration
  • User Access Control

    User Access Control
  • Malware Protection

    Malware Protection
  • Patch Management

    Patch Management

Cyber Essentials Plus requires a further independent assessment of an organisation’s security controls, to verify that all five technical security controls are in place.

We hold certification for Cyber Essentials and this has been verified, providing additional Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation. This means that our clients can rest assured that data security is continuously monitored and safeguarded.

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