Build confidence, meet expectations and demonstrate strong security to your customers
Customers, partners and regulators increasingly expect security certifications. They demonstrate maturity, build trust and help your business stand out during tenders and due diligence checks. We support you through every stage of the certification journey, making the requirements clear, achievable, and aligned with how your business operates.
Whether you need Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, IASME Cyber Assurance or multiple frameworks together, we provide practical guidance and hands‑on support that helps you prepare with confidence. We work with trusted certification bodies to help your assessment process go smoothly and ensure the correct coverage.
Certification Pathways for Growing Businesses:
Cyber Essentials
Cyber Essentials is a UK government‑backed scheme designed to help businesses protect themselves from the most common cyber threats. It focuses on five key technical controls that create a strong foundation for security. It is considered the baseline certification for any business. On average, organisations with Cyber Essentials are 92% less likely to make a cyber insurance claim.
Ideal for:
Businesses needing a simple, recognised baseline for security, companies responding to tender requirements, and businesses seeking reassurance for customers.
What it covers:
Cyber Essentials Plus
Cyber Essentials Plus is an independent technical audit of your IT Systems, providing a higher level of assurance for customers and stakeholders that your business has implemented the required controls. It includes device sampling and vulnerability checks of devices to ensure the controls are implemented.
Ideal for:
Businesses wanting stronger assurance and validation, organisations responding to supplier audits, and companies seeking to strengthen customer trust.
What it adds:
Did you know:
We’re Cyber Essentials Plus certified too!
IASME Cyber Baseline
IASME Cyber Baseline is a practical entry‑level cyber security certification designed to help small and medium businesses demonstrate good security practices without the complexity of larger frameworks. It covers essential controls, policies and processes that protect your business from common cyber threats and help build customer trust.
Ideal for:
Businesses wanting more assurance than Cyber Essentials provides, but without the scale or resource requirements of IASME Cyber Assurance or ISO 27001.
What it covers:
The standard covers eight themes, which include:
IASME Cyber Assurance
IASME Cyber Assurance is a practical, SME‑friendly framework for demonstrating strong security, privacy and governance. It falls between Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001 in scope and complexity.
Ideal for:
Businesses that want a broader, more comprehensive assurance framework without the overhead of ISO 27001.
What it covers:
The standard covers fourteen themes, which include:
ISO27001
ISO 27001 is the international standard for Information Security Management.
It provides a comprehensive framework for managing risk, protecting information and improving governance. It is the gold standard certification recognised internationally and often required by larger contracts.
Ideal for:
Growing businesses, scale‑ups, and organisations handling sensitive data, regulated clients or complex supply chains.
What it covers:
Client Testimonial
Don’t take our word for it:
Shout Cyber supported us with an extremely efficient, professional and quality service. They exceeded our expectations in delivering QMS/Atlas and ultimately issuing our certificate – providing us with a worry-free result in achieving ISO27001 at a very busy period in our company.
Valbona Litja
How We Support Your Certification Journey
We make certification clear, manageable and aligned to your business.
Here is what you can expect when working with us:
1.
Discovery and Scoping
We begin by understanding your business, your goals and the certification requirements you need to meet. This includes key drivers and timescales that you wish to work to.
2.
Gap Assessment
We review your current security practices, policies and controls against the certification standard. You receive a clear picture of what is already in place and what needs improvement. This may be completed alongside your chosen assessment body.
3.
Assessment Body Selection (if applicable)
Depending upon the certification you are working towards, you may need to select an appropriate certification body that will conduct your assessment. We’ll guide you through this selection process and help you to make the most appropriate decision for your business.
4.
Action Plan and Guidance
We develop a practical project plan with priorities, timelines and recommendations. Our guidance ensures all required controls are implemented effectively and efficiently. We also assist with identifying the correct personnel and resources required and developing your project team.
5.
Project Implementation
We work with you to implement your project plan, including developing required policies, processes, and documentation, working with your IT service providers or our selected partners to implement required security controls. We’ll hold regular project management meetings to keep things on track and manage any changes or issues as they arise.
6.
Pre and During Assessment Support
Before your external assessment, we review all requirements to ensure everything is complete, reducing surprises and increasing confidence. We know external assessment can be a daunting experience, but we’ll be on hand to help respond to questions and ensure assessors receive the right information.
7.
Ongoing Support (Optional)
Once certified, we can help maintain compliance, review controls regularly and prepare for your regular surveillance or re-certification audits through our retained services or vSecurity Manager service.
Certifications
Why work with us
A partner you can trust
We work alongside your team, providing steady support without overwhelming you with jargon or unnecessary tasks.
Plain‑English guidance
You get clear explanations and straightforward advice that helps you make informed, confident decisions.
Practical expertise
We turn complex certification requirements into clear, achievable actions tailored to your business.
Proven results
Our structured approach helps businesses achieve certifications efficiently and with confidence, strengthening trust with customers and stakeholders.
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Our service is designed for businesses without internal security specialists. We do, however, like to work with your IT Team or IT Services providers to ensure technical solutions and controls are being implemented alongside your normal operations.
Timelines vary by scheme, but we provide realistic plans and keep you on track.
Yes. We regularly collaborate with internal and external teams.
Yes. Our retained services or vSecurity Manager service can manage ongoing work.
Ready to achieve certification with confidence?
Start with a discovery chat to explore your goals and the right certification path for your business.
Ready to move your security forward?
Your journey to stronger, clearer and more confident security starts with a simple conversation. No sales pitch. No pressure. Just practical guidance shaped around your business.
Contact us
Let’s talk about where you are, where you want to be, and how we can help you get there.