We’re delighted to announce Infotel UK Consulting has achieved the higher-tier Cyber Essentials Plus certification, building on our initial success from earlier this year.

As a leading IT consultancy based in Newcastle, earning our Cyber Essentials certification demonstrated our dedication to protecting customer data and upholding top-tier cybersecurity standards. The scheme, backed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), confirmed that we had implemented the essential controls to defend against a wide range of common cyber threats.

Recent, severe cyber attacks across the UK have highlighted the serious need for verified digital defences. Incidents like the payroll data compromise affecting thousands of Ministry of Defence personnel via a third-party contractor, or the extensive disruption and financial losses experienced by companies like the Co-op Group due to widespread digital crime, show that all businesses must take concrete steps to protect themselves and their clients from significant disruption and reputational damage.

For us, achieving the Cyber Essentials certifications is fundamental to how we operate. It serves as documented proof that we take a serious approach to protecting the digital assets we handle.

The Distinction of Cyber Essentials Plus

The distinction between the two certification levels is crucial and directly enhances the work we provide to our clients:

• Cyber Essentials: Confirms we have implemented the necessary security controls to guard against the vast majority of common online attacks.
• Cyber Essentials Plus: This is where our commitment is taken further. Unlike the basic certification, the Plus level required an additional, independent, hands-on technical audit of our systems. This test confirms that the security controls we have in place are effective and actively protecting your digital assets.

The independent verification of our systems provides you with absolute confidence that your sensitive data and information is completely protected when partnering with us. This achievement highlights our commitment to maintaining a safe digital environment for all our services, making us a trusted partner from day one.

This milestone is a testament to our team’s hard work and our unwavering focus on protecting your assets. We view this continuous improvement in digital safety as a cornerstone of our business, delivering the highest level of protection for everyone we serve.

This commitment is essential to establishing long-term partnerships with our clients both nationally and internationally.

About Infotel UK Consulting

Infotel UK Consulting is a specialist IT consultancy and a subsidiary of the global Infotel Group. We focus on helping businesses navigate complex digital challenges through our expertise in data governance and remediation. Our dedicated team works with clients across the public, financial, and automotive sectors, providing tailored solutions that improve data quality, security, and compliance. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner, delivering practical and effective consultancy that helps organisations future-proof their operations.