Certification support.

Meet your sector’s requirements with our certification services

Our experts can advise and guide you on achieving key accreditations

From Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus to ISO 27001, 9001 and 42001 (AI), accreditation shows your clients, suppliers and insurers that you’re risk aware and are committed to making your business safer and more resilient. With some clients expecting external accreditation as a prerequisite to compete for contracts, it can also give you a competitive edge.

How we can help

Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essential Plus

Cyber Essentials is the accreditation of choice for suppliers to the UK Government and is recommended by both the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NSCS) and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

To help you achieve the Cyber Essentials accreditation we’ll put in place basic security controls to safeguard your data and reduce your cyber risk level, making you harder to hack and showing potential clients and suppliers that you’re doing your due diligence.

A step up from Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus includes independent validation by an accredited third party. Because Cyber Essentials Plus includes this technical verification, you’ll be able to offer your customers even greater reassurance that you are safe to do business with.

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ISO 27001

ISO 27001 is the global gold seal for managing your cyber security. There are three stages to certification: reviewing your current security set-up, independently testing your systems against the ISO 27001 requirements, and then periodically assessing and reviewing your measures to check your security is running as it should. We’ll work with you to ensure your confidential information remains safe, by putting in place robust security controls and processes in order to adhere to the information security management standard.


ISO 9001

ISO 9001 is the international standard for quality management systems (QMS). Achieving this certification demonstrates your commitment to consistently delivering high-quality products and services, meeting customer and regulatory requirements, and continuously improving your operations. Our team will guide you through the process, from initial assessment to developing and implementing quality management practices that align with ISO 9001 standards, ensuring your business operates efficiently and effectively.


ISO 42001 (AI)

ISO 42001 is an emerging standard focused on artificial intelligence (AI) governance. This certification ensures that your AI systems are ethical, transparent and secure, aligning with best practices for AI management and risk mitigation. We will support you in preparing for this certification by helping you establish a robust AI governance framework, implementing necessary controls, and ensuring compliance with international standards. This will not only enhance trust in your AI applications, but also position your business as a leader in responsible AI deployment.


Why CSS Assure?

We’re your full cyber and data protection service

We assess and correct your data quality and compliance, then lock it up tight with cyber security. And with ongoing maintenance, we’ll keep it that way. Choose specific services or ask us for the whole package. You’re safe under our protection.

We’re cool-headed in every crisis

Our senior leadership team is made up of military veterans. We’ve dealt calmly with all kinds of crises, in a range of dangerous, high-stress situations. So if we uncover a breach, or you’re under cyber attack, you can expect practical solutions and a voice of reason.

We want to help you understand cyber & data security

We don’t just recommend tech, tick boxes, and leave you to it. We cut the jargon and explain our advice so you know what you’re signing up for. And we offer comprehensive training to ensure compliance throughout your team.