Beyond IT Achieves Cyber Essentials Plus Certification
We are delighted to announce that Beyond IT has officially achieved Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
As cyber threats continue to evolve and businesses become increasingly reliant on technology, protecting systems, data, and users has never been more important. Achieving Cyber Essentials Plus demonstrates our commitment to maintaining high standards of cyber security whilst providing our clients with the confidence that security is embedded into everything we do.
Unlike the standard Cyber Essentials certification, Cyber Essentials Plus includes a rigorous independent technical assessment of an organisation's security controls. This means our systems, devices, and processes have been tested and verified to ensure they meet the requirements of the scheme.
For our clients, this certification provides reassurance that Beyond IT follows recognised security best practices and takes a proactive approach to safeguarding both our own environment and the services we deliver.
What Cyber Essentials Plus Means
Cyber Essentials Plus focuses on five key areas of cyber security:
Secure configuration of devices and systems
Strong access controls and user permissions
Malware protection
Security update and patch management
Network security and firewalls
By successfully meeting these requirements, we have demonstrated that effective cyber security does not happen by accident. It requires careful planning, ongoing investment, and continuous improvement.
From the CEO
“Achieving Cyber Essentials Plus is a significant milestone for Beyond IT and something I’m incredibly proud of.
When I started this business, one of my core goals was to create an IT provider that genuinely helps organisations operate securely, efficiently, and with confidence. Cyber security is no longer something reserved for large enterprises. Every business, regardless of size, faces risks and deserves access to expert guidance and robust protection.
For us, this certification reinforces our commitment to practising what we preach. We advise our clients on security every single day, and it’s important that we hold ourselves to the same standards.
On a personal level, achieving Cyber Essentials Plus is proof of the hard work, dedication, and attention to detail that goes into building a trusted technology partner. It represents the values that Beyond IT was founded on: professionalism, accountability, and doing the right thing for our clients.
Most importantly, it gives our customers confidence that when they trust Beyond IT with their systems, data, and technology strategy, they are working with a provider that takes cyber security seriously.”
Why This Matters for Our Clients
Cyber security is not simply about preventing attacks. It's about protecting business continuity, customer trust, reputation, and operational efficiency.
As a Cyber Essentials Plus certified Managed Service Provider, Beyond IT is well positioned to help organisations:
Strengthen their cyber security posture
Reduce exposure to common cyber threats
Support compliance requirements
Improve resilience and business continuity
Create a safer working environment for employees
Whether you're looking for fully managed IT support, Microsoft 365 security, endpoint protection, networking, connectivity, or strategic IT guidance, security remains at the heart of every solution we deliver.
Looking Forward
Achieving Cyber Essentials Plus is an important achievement, but it is not the finish line.
Cyber security is an ongoing journey, and we remain committed to continually reviewing, improving, and investing in the technologies and processes that keep our business and our clients protected.
We would like to thank everyone who has supported us on this journey and look forward to continuing to provide secure, reliable, and trusted technology services to organisations across South Wales and beyond.
If you'd like to discuss your organisation's cyber security, Cyber Essentials readiness, or how Beyond IT can help protect your business, get in touch! We'd be happy to help.