IASME Cyber Assurance

  • Show cyber security assurance and resiliance throughout your supply chain.

  • Demonstate data protection and GDPR compliance

  • A pre-requisite for many government contracts

Enquire about ICA Level 1 & 2 Below

What is IASME Cyber Assurance?

IASME Cyber Assurance (ICA) is a comprehensive, UK-based security certification designed specifically for SMEs to demonstrate a high level of information assurance without the massive cost associated with ISO 27001.

Think of it as "Cyber Essentials Plus Governance." While Cyber Essentials covers the locks on your digital doors, ICA covers the management, policies, and people behind those doors.

The 14 Key Controls

To get certified, an organisation must demonstate they are compliant with 14 different controls under 4 main themes:

  1. Identify & Classify: Creating a "buffer zone" between your internal network and the internet to block unauthorised access.

  2. Protect: Ensuring devices and software are set up securely (e.g., changing default passwords and removing unnecessary apps).

  3. Detect & Deter: Limiting access to data and services so that employees only have the permissions they need for their specific roles.

  4. Respond & Recover: Using up-to-date antivirus software and "sandboxing" to stop malicious code from running.

Why do I need it?

  • Think of ICA as the "Professional Upgrade" to Cyber Essentials. You need it to:

    • Win Better Contracts: It’s a "mini-ISO 27001" that fulfills high-level tender requirements (like MoD or NHS) without the massive cost.

    • Prove GDPR Compliance: Unlike technical standards, ICA audits your data privacy, policies, and legal handling of information.

    • Insure Your Survival: It forces you to have a Plan B (Business Continuity) so you can recover if you’re hit by a fire, theft, or breach.

    • Build Total Trust: It proves to clients that your people and processes are as secure as your computers.

    In one sentence, ICA is needed to move beyond "basic IT security" and prove you are a resilient, compliant, and low-risk business partner.

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How much does it cost?

Benjifort offers two forms of IAMSE Cyber Assurance Level 1:

  • A discounted package for companies who need less assistance to certify

  • An assistance package to help guide SME’s to success

ICA Level 1 is charged at a flat rate of £350.00 - £680.00 (inc VAT) depending on the organisation size with additional optional support.

For ICA Level 2, this is charged at £1440.00 -

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