IASME CERTIFICATE

IASME Cyber
Assurance.

The comprehensive, affordable information security standard for SMEs. Cyber Assurance proves your organization handles data privacy, risk management, and security governance correctly—without the crippling costs of ISO 27001.

Compare to ISO 27001 → Explore the Standard

13 ThemesCore Security Controls Assessed

GDPR AlignedProves Privacy Compliance

SME FocusedBuilt for Smaller Businesses

Level 1 GatewaySelf-Assessed Certification

Audit ReadyStructured Compliance Roadmap

BEYOND FIREWALLS

A complete security ecosystem.

While Cyber Essentials focuses entirely on technical IT controls, IASME Cyber Assurance focuses on governance, people, and processes to protect your organization's sensitive data.

Risk Management

Identify, evaluate, and formally manage the unique information security risks to your business, ensuring management boards are informed and accountable.

Data Privacy (GDPR)

Demonstrate compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act by formally documenting data flows, retention policies, and privacy impact assessments.

Supply Chain Security

Evaluate and manage the security posture of your third-party vendors and suppliers to ensure your data isn't compromised through a backdoor.

Incident Management

Establish and test formal Incident Response plans so your team knows exactly what to do, who to call, and how to recover during a cyber attack.

People & HR Security

Implement secure processes for onboarding, offboarding, and conducting background checks on employees, alongside mandatory staff awareness training.

Physical Security

Control who has access to your physical offices, server rooms, and secure paper documents to prevent unauthorized physical tampering or theft.

THE SMART CHOICE FOR SMEs

Cyber Assurance vs. ISO 27001

IASME Cyber Assurance

Target Audience
Designed specifically for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and supply chains.
Cost & Implementation
Highly affordable and realistic to implement within weeks, rather than months.
GDPR Integration
Data privacy and UK GDPR compliance are built natively into the core standard.
Certification Pathway
Starts with an affordable Level 1 (Self-Assessed) before moving to Level 2 (Audited).

ISO/IEC 27001

Target Audience
Built for large enterprises and highly complex global corporate structures.
Cost & Implementation
Requires significant capital expenditure and often takes 9-18 months to implement.
GDPR Integration
Data privacy is technically a separate, additional certification standard (ISO 27701).
Certification Pathway
Requires heavy external auditing and continuous management of an ISMS system.