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IASME Cyber Assurance Level 1
A practical, affordable cyber security certification for small and medium-sized businesses, built around GDPR compliance and real-world security controls.
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What is IASME Cyber Assurance Level 1?
IASME Cyber Assurance is a UK government-funded cyber security standard developed specifically for small and medium-sized organisations. It was designed to give businesses a credible, achievable route to demonstrating strong cyber security and GDPR compliance, without the cost and complexity of enterprise-level frameworks like ISO 27001.
Level 1 is a verified assessment. An accredited certification body reviews your responses against the IASME Cyber Assurance controls, which cover both technical security measures and the governance and data protection practices that sit around them. It is broader than Cyber Essentials, incorporating GDPR requirements, risk management, and organisational security policies alongside the technical controls.
To be eligible for Level 1, your organisation must hold a valid Cyber Essentials certificate. Cyber Essentials forms the technical foundation; IASME Cyber Assurance builds the governance layer on top of it.
Why it matters
For organisations that handle personal data, operate within supply chains, or work with public sector clients, demonstrating compliance with GDPR and maintaining a documented security posture is increasingly a commercial requirement, not just a regulatory one.
IASME Cyber Assurance Level 1 gives you an independently verified certification that covers both areas in a single assessment. It is recognised by the NCSC and sits within the same ecosystem as Cyber Essentials, making it a natural progression for organisations that have already achieved basic certification and want to go further.
For businesses that certify through an IASME-accredited body, the certification also contributes to the evidence base that demonstrates due diligence under UK GDPR, which can be a relevant factor in the event of a data breach investigation by the ICO.
What is IASME Cyber Assurance Level 1?
IASME Cyber Assurance is a UK government-funded cyber security standard developed specifically for small and medium-sized organisations. It was designed to give businesses a credible, achievable route to demonstrating strong cyber security and GDPR compliance, without the cost and complexity of enterprise-level frameworks like ISO 27001.
Level 1 is a verified assessment. An accredited certification body reviews your responses against the IASME Cyber Assurance controls, which cover both technical security measures and the governance and data protection practices that sit around them. It is broader than Cyber Essentials, incorporating GDPR requirements, risk management, and organisational security policies alongside the technical controls.
To be eligible for Level 1, your organisation must hold a valid Cyber Essentials certificate. Cyber Essentials forms the technical foundation; IASME Cyber Assurance builds the governance layer on top of it.
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