Cyber Security
IASME Cyber Assurance
Many organisations face pressure to align with ISO 27001, but for small and medium-sized enterprises it can be complex and costly. IASME Cyber Assurance is more manageable yet still trusted by leading industries.
Minster Micro Computers is an IASME Cyber Assurance Certification Body.
We provide:
- Cyber Assurance Certification Consultancy – Expert guidance through every step to help you achieve compliance.
- Cyber Security Training – Annual cyber awareness training is essential for compliance. We deliver engaging, effective sessions for your team.
- Vulnerability Assessment – Over time, software develops vulnerabilities. We provide thorough vulnerability scanning and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential attack vectors.
- System & Policy Streamlining – We help implement secure, compliant systems and policies that simplify and strengthen your processes.
Why choose IASME Cyber Assurance?
Designed with SMEs in mind
Trying to get ISO 27001 can be costly and complex. However, the IASME Cyber Assurance standard is flexible and scalable, so whether you’re a micro business, small enterprise, or larger organisation, the framework adjusts to your size and complexity – without breaking the bank while remaining on the same level as the ISO 27001 standard.
Supply-chain ready
Many clients, public sector bodies and large companies now recognise IASME Cyber Assurance as a suitable assurance of your cyber security and resilience, allowing you to win more business.
Cost-effective and practical
The IASME Cyber Assurance route is far less resource-intensive than ISO 27001 while still covering key policies, procedures and controls around risk, incident management, data protection and business continuity.
A clear next step from Cyber Essentials
If you already hold Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus, IASME Cyber Assurance builds on that foundation, adding governance, risk and resilience controls to prove to your potential clients that you take cyber security incredibly seriously.
What is included in the IASME Cyber Assurance scheme?
- Two level of certification:
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- Level 1 (Verified Assessment) – A self-assessment completed via a secure portal and reviewed by our inhouse certified assessors.
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- Level 2 (Audited) – A full audit of your controls, policies, procedures, documentation and implementation by our inhouse certified assessors.
- Core themes – The standard covers a range of vital cyber-resilience areas: risk management, access control, incident response, business continuity, supplier management, training and awareness, data protection, and more.
- Tailored Scope – The standard adjusts depending on your organisation size (for example, solo/trader, micro, small, medium, large) so you only address the requirements that apply to you.
How IASME Cyber Assurance compares with ISO 27001
While ISO 27001 remains a recognised standard for information security management systems (ISMS), it may be over-engineered for many SMEs. By contrast, IASME Cyber Assurance offers:
- Faster implementation with fewer burdensome processes and less documentation.
- A certification recognised in many supply chains as an equivalent or suitable alternative for smaller organisations.
- A focus not only on preventing cyber-attacks by building resilience, ensuring you can respond and recover when something happens.
- Lower overall cost and complexity, making it accessible for organisations that lack large resources for an Information Security Management System while still remaining compliant.
Who should consider IASME Cyber Assurance?
- Organisations that want to demonstrate Cyber Assurance to customers and supply-chain partners but don’t have the resources for a full ISO 27001 rollout.
- Businesses looking for a cyber-resilience certification that goes beyond to prove you are cyber-competent.
- Companies already certified for Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus, and ready to move to the next level of security maturity.
- SMEs where speed, cost and clarity matter, but where serious and recognised assurance is required.
Next Steps
- Contact us for an initial discussion – we’ll help you assess whether IASME Cyber Assurance is the right route for your business.
- We’ll run a readiness review of where you are now and what gaps you have in place.
- We’ll support you through the certification process – from policy creation, through implementation, to assessment and audits by our inhouse certified assessors.
- Once certified, you’ll be able to promote your accreditation to clients, partners and supply-chain.
Ready to get started?
Take the next steps towards recognised cyber security assurance.
Whether you’re seeking Cyber Essentials or the more comprehensive IASME Cyber Assurance, Minster Micro Computer is ready to help you achieve certification smoothly.
Call us today on 01562 68211 or email sales@minstermicro.co.uk to arrange a preliminary audit with our certified assessors and begin your journey to trusted cyber-resilience.
Cyber Security Products FAQs
What are the different types of cyber security threats?
There are many different types of cyber security threats, including viruses, spyware, ransomware, hacking, hardware-based attacks, and so on.
Threats can be largely categorised into malware (software designed to cause harm); ransomware (malware which requests a ransom for the return of access to systems or data); and phishing (an interaction which enables the stealing of sensitive information).
A range of cyber security products have been designed to protect businesses from these kinds of attacks.
What are the types of cyber security?
Cyber security includes products which protect the following main areas at risk of harm:
- Critical infrastructure
- Networks
- Cloud systems
- Applications
- Internet of Things
What certification is best for cyber security products?
Since there are many certifications validating cyber security products, it is best to conduct in-depth research before investing in cyber security products to ensure they are valid and supplied by a certified service.
The NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) can be used to verify suppliers, products, and services.
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