Simple Cyber Assurance Certification

Strengthen your cyber security credentials with Cyber Assurance. As a Cyber Assurance Auditor and Certification Body, Method IT can guide you through the process, oversee your assessment and guarantee you pass. 

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In the face of growing threats, businesses must protect their systems, devices and data with as many technical controls as possible. Cyber Essentials is a great first step, but a more rigorous standard will be necessary for most small and medium-sized businesses. 

Cyber Assurance is a comprehensive, risk-based framework that lets organisations of any size improve their cyber security posture and demonstrate their credentials to clients, regulators and government bodies. 

Obtaining Cyber Assurance certification is easy with Method. Our dedicated service guarantees you pass and provides ongoing support to keep your business protected. We’ll help you implement vital cyber security, privacy, and data protection measures, establish strict controls over sensitive data and acquire an accreditation that can open the door to public and private contracts. 

How does Cyber Assurance work?

Cyber Assurance certification is available in two levels: a Level One self-assessment and a Level Two fully audited certification. You will need to complete Level One before moving on to Level Two. 

You must meet the following 13 technical controls to achieve certification and prove you have the necessary cyber security, privacy and data protection processes in place. 

Identify and Classify

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Assets

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Legal Landscape

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Risk Assessment

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Organisation

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Training

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Physical Protection

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Planning

Detect and Deter

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Policies / Procedures

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Managing Access

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Technical Intrusion

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Backup & Restore

Protect

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Monitoring

Respond & Recover

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Resilience

What are the benefits of Cyber Assurance?

Cyber Assurance certification demonstrates your business’s commitment to cyber security and proves you’ve taken steps to protect customer data appropriately.  The benefits are significant:

Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy regulations like GDPR
Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy regulations like GDPR
Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy regulations like GDPR
Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy regulations like GDPR
Increase customer trust through strong data protection protocols
Increase customer trust through strong data protection protocols
Access private and government contracts that require enhanced data protection
Access private and government contracts that require enhanced data protection
You will receive a certificate for passing the assessment, a listing on the Cyber Assurance database, a BlockMark register for electronic verification and permission to use your certification on marketing collateral.

Have you got questions? Read our FAQs for more information on Cyber Assurance, why it matters and how Method can help.

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Complete your certification with Method

Applying for Cyber Assurance alone is a long, complicated and laborious process. It’s not easy to pass, nor is it clear where you went wrong if you fail. Method IT simplifies the process with a dedicated service that includes:

A full review of your current cyber security infrastructure before the assessment
A full review of your current cyber security infrastructure before the assessment
Recommendations on how to improve your existing processes
Recommendations on how to improve your existing processes
Implementation of additional technical controls, if necessary
Implementation of additional technical controls, if necessary
Bespoke and fully compliant policy documentation
Bespoke and fully compliant policy documentation
A guaranteed pass
A guaranteed pass
Free retests if your initial attempt is unsuccessful
Free retests if your initial attempt is unsuccessful
Ongoing support to maintain the framework’s technical controls and keep your sensitive data safe
Ongoing support to maintain the framework’s technical controls and keep your sensitive data safe

As a Cyber Assurance Auditor and Certification Body, we can verify your self-assessment and complete the in-person audit. We offer free retests if you fail and tailored guidance on where you went wrong.  

Please note you will need an up-to-date Cyber Essentials certification to proceed with Cyber Assurance. We can help you pass this essential assessment, too. 

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Approved Cyber Assurance Body and Cyber Advisor Scheme Provider

Method IT is one of a handful of companies that meet the strict criteria to be an approved Cyber Assurance Level One and Level Two Auditor and Certification Body. We have the technical skills to advise customers on their needs and ensure they meet Cyber Assurance standards. 

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Book a one-off Cyber Assurance consultation

Don’t need a dedicated service? Use a one-off consultation to discover if you’re ready to pass Cyber Assurance Level 1 or Level 2. 

Our experts can evaluate your pre-certification readiness and make tailored recommendations to ensure you pass. We can even implement changes if necessary and evaluate your assessment.

Cyber Assurance FAQs

Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions about Cyber Assurance in Essex. If you can't find the answer you were looking for, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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What is Cyber Assurance?

IASME Cyber Assurance is a risk-based framework that helps businesses protect their digital assets and demonstrate their cyber security credentials.

What is the difference between Cyber Assurance Levels One and Two?

Cyber Assurance Level One is a verified self-assessment. You complete a questionnaire, which an auditor like Method IT reviews. 

Cyber Assurance Level Two includes an in-person audit to check your business complies with all 13 controls. 

 

What does Cyber Assurance Test?

Cyber Assurance tests your processes on thirteen technical controls:

  • Assets
  • Legal landscape
  • Risk assessment
  • Organisation
  • Training people
  • Physical protection
  • Planning
  • Policies and procedures
  • Managing access
  • Technical intrusion
  • Backup and restore
  • Monitoring
  • Resilience
What do I get for completing the assessment?

Upon completing the assessment, you will receive a certificate, a listing on the Cyber Assurance database, a BlockMark register for electronic verification and permission to use your Cyber Assurance certification on marketing collateral.

How long does Cyber Assurance last?

Cyber Assurance lasts for 12 months and needs to be renewed annually. 

If we fail the assessment, can we try again?

Yes. If you fail the initial Cyber Assurance assessment, you can fix the problems and re-submit your application for free.

What is the benefit of working with a certification body?

Working with an Auditor and Certification Body like Method IT streamlines the application process and guarantees you pass. Our team will highlight the areas you need to improve, implement the technical controls if you wish and audit your assessment.

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