Ryebridge has been awarded top cyber certification, part of a government-backed scheme to help organisations protect themselves against common cyber-attacks.
Our company, this month confirmed as a Cyber Essentials Certificated Company, is a Luton-based specialist civil engineering company with expertise in airports, ports, sports stadiums and general maintenance works.
Daniel Coyle, MD of Ryebridge, said: “It is essential for us that we can confidently prove to our customer base that we have strong cyber security. This certification does just that. It will help protect our business as we continue our strategy of growth and will be a great help when we bid for public sector opportunities, where this type of certification is virtually mandatory.”
The Cyber Essentials scheme provides businesses with five security controls that can prevent around 80% of cyber-attacks, according to the UK government.
With the number of recent scares involving personal data, customers are looking for cyber aware providers now more than ever.
Daniel added: “By proving we have the necessary controls in place Ryebridge is gaining an edge over competitors and putting our customers at ease.”
Did you know? The government's Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2018 found that more than two fifths (43%) of businesses and almost one fifth (19%) of charities experienced a cyber security breach or attack in the previous year. The financial effects of these breaches can be considerable. For medium-sized businesses, the average (mean) cost of a data breach is £16,100. For large businesses it is £22,300.