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As a provider of IT Support and IT Security services to SMEs in Glasgow, Edinburgh and throughout the UK,  we believe it is vital to demonstrate that we operate first class information security policies. To this end, we achieved the IEC/ISO 27001 Information Security standard in 2018 and were proud to be one of the few IT Support providers in Glasgow or Edinburgh to have this accreditation in place. As with any ISO, we undergo regular internal audits along with annual surveillance visits to ensure we are continuing to meet the standard of the accreditation.  This month we are delighted to have passed our second annual external audit for the standard.

Information Security is a key concern for our IT Support customers in Glasgow and Edinburgh.  An IT Security breach can be very damaging for any organisation – leading to lost revenue, downtime and a damaged reputation to say the least.  With the massive shift in the way we all use IT, caused by the pandemic, it is wise to review your IT Security measures to make sure you have effective IT controls in place.  Many businesses are also exploring certification which can help them demonstrate they have effective IT Security policies and procedures.  There are several certifications available but ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials are both worth considering.

• ISO 27001 is based on a risk assessment model.  The company works to identify information security risks and puts IT controls in place to mitigate them as far as possible.  The standard requires a commitment to ongoing improvement and a program of internal and external audits.
• Cyber Essentials is backed by the UK Government.  Certification covers 5 key IT Security controls. Effective implementation of the controls should stop 80% of cyber attacks.  Cyber Essentials is a great starting point for most organisations when reviewing their IT Security.

As an IT Support provider we can guide you to which certification is the best fit for your business, our IT Support Consultants can help you assess which information security or cyber security standards works best for you.  Why don’t you contact us today for more information?