Increasing cybersecurity with Cyber Essentials Certification Plus

8 April 2024

Whistler Technology has taken another step towards securing your trust and safeguarding your projects and are on schedule to achieve Cyber Essentials imminently.

Why we’re pursuing Cyber Essentials Plus certification

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme designed to help businesses of all sizes protect themselves from cyber-attacks. It provides a standard of technical controls that organisations can implement to mitigate the most common cyber threats.

By working towards Cyber Essentials Plus certification, the highest level of certification offered under the Cyber Essentials scheme, Whistler Technology is actively mitigating cyber risks and protecting your valuable data.

• Cyber Essentials: Covers five essential controls: firewalls, password complexity, software updates, access control and malware protection.
• Cyber Essentials Plus: Incorporates the five essential controls from Cyber Essentials and adds six additional controls: secure configuration, user awareness, incident management, penetration testing and mobile device security. This provides a more comprehensive and robust layer of defence.

This translates to:

• Enhanced security for your electronic component purchases.
• Reduced likelihood of data breaches and cyberattacks.
• Greater confidence in the security of your sensitive information.
• Peace of mind knowing you're working with a security-conscious partner.
• By achieving Cyber Essentials certification, we can demonstrate our commitment to cyber security to our clients and partners.

Cyber Essentials another component of our QMS

While Whistler is currently pursuing the final stages of achieving Cyber Essentials Plus certification, our existing accreditations like ISO 9001 and AS9120, demonstrate our commitment to quality and responsible business practices and sets a strong foundation for their cybersecurity efforts.

As a customer, you can expect even greater assurance knowing that Whistler prioritises not only the quality of the components we source on your behalf, but also the security of your data. Helping fosters a secure and trustworthy partnership, allowing you to focus on your projects with confidence.

Enhanced Cyber Defences: Cyber Essentials certification signifies Whistler's commitment to implementing fundamental cyber security controls. This includes measures like firewalls, password complexity and software updates, forming a robust first line of defence against common cyber threats. This translates to less vulnerability to data breaches, malware attacks and other malicious activities.

Improved Data Security: With Cyber Essentials, data confidentiality and integrity become central concerns. Stricter access controls, data encryption and regular backups minimise the risk of unauthorised access or data loss. This ensures the security of sensitive information like customer details, business processes and intellectual property.

Peace of Mind for Partners and Customers: By achieving Cyber Essentials certification, Whistler demonstrates a proactive approach to cyber security, fostering trust and confidence among partners and customers. This assurance is particularly valuable in industries like aerospace and defence, where data security is paramount.

Compliance with Industry Standards: Cyber Essentials aligns with various industry-specific regulations and best practices. This compliance demonstrates Whistler's commitment to responsible data handling and security, potentially enabling them to work with organisations subject to stringent data protection requirements.

In an increasingly connected world, cyber security is a vital differentiator achieving the Cyber Essentials certification showcases our commitment to your security.

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