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IASME Cyber Assurance Level 2
The highest tier of IASME certification, providing independently audited assurance across cyber security controls and information governance.
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What is IASME Cyber Assurance Level 2?
IASME Cyber Assurance Level 2 is an audited certification. Where Level 1 involves a verified self-assessment, Level 2 requires an independent assessor to examine your controls in practice, testing that your security measures and governance processes are not just documented but actively implemented and effective.
The assessment covers the full IASME Cyber Assurance standard, including all Cyber Essentials technical controls, GDPR compliance, risk management practices, incident response procedures, and wider information security governance. Each assessment is independently audited, providing a higher level of assurance than any self-assessed or purely document-based certification can offer.
Level 2 is broadly recognised as a practical alternative to ISO 27001 for small and medium-sized organisations that need to demonstrate rigorous information security governance but cannot justify the time and cost of a full ISO programme.
What the audit involves
The Level 2 audit is carried out by a qualified and independent assessor who examines both the Cyber Essentials controls and the broader IASME Governance requirements. Your policies, procedures, and technical controls are reviewed in practice, not just on paper.
The assessor will look at how your organisation manages risk, how security incidents are handled, how access to systems and data is controlled, and how personal data is protected in line with UK GDPR requirements. Evidence is gathered and reviewed throughout, and the final certification is only awarded once the assessment has been independently audited by the certification body.
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