Certification & Audit
Get Certified. Stay Compliant.
Cyber threats are evolving and so are the expectations of your customers, partners, and regulators. Cybersecurity certifications such as Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, and IASME Cyber Assurance provide an independently verified way to prove that your organisation takes data protection seriously.
At StarSwift we help businesses of all sizes navigate these certifications efficiently. Whether you’re bidding for government contracts, reassuring clients, or building a secure foundation, we make the journey clear, compliant, and tailored to your needs.
Which Certification Is Right for You?
Whether you’re just starting your cybersecurity journey or need to meet contractual requirements, we will help you choose the certification that fits your business goals, industry, and risk level.
Certification and Audit Services
Cyber Essentials is a UK government information assurance scheme owned by the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), empowers organisations to protect themselves against a wide range of the most common cyber threats. This certification demonstrates a basic yet essential level of cybersecurity.
Cyber Essentials Plus is the advanced level of the information assurance scheme owned by the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). It includes all the protections of Cyber Essentials with the added assurance of an independent, hands-on technical audit.
IASME Cyber Assurance is a comprehensive, UK-based information assurance standard designed to protect organisations of all sizes. Developed by IASME and aligned with international standards like ISO/IEC 27001, it demonstrates robust cybersecurity governance, risk management, and data protection practices.
IASME Cyber Baseline is a globally accessible cyber hygiene certification for organisations outside the UK. Developed by IASME, it provides assurance that basic cybersecurity measures are in place and aligned with international best practices, including those from the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
The Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) is a UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) endorsed scheme designed to improve the cyber resilience of the MOD supply chain. It ensures that all suppliers, regardless of size, meet proportionate levels of cybersecurity based on the sensitivity of the contracts they support. Managed by IASME, the scheme offers a clear framework to demonstrate compliance with MOD cyber requirements.
The NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) Independent Audit is a mandatory, formal review of how organisations, including healthcare providers and IT suppliers, protect NHS patient data. From 2024, the audit is now aligned with the UK Government’s Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), raising the bar for cyber resilience and aligning health and care cybersecurity with wider critical national infrastructure standards.
Committed to You
Why Choose StarSwift for Your Cyber Certification?
At StarSwift, we don’t just tick boxes, we guide you through the entire certification process with expert-led, hands-on support. Whatever certification you are looking for, we ensure your journey is smooth, stress-free, and fully aligned with your business needs.
Trusted Advisors: We are accredited, experienced, and recommended by businesses across multiple sectors.
End-to-End Support: From readiness checks to evidence gathering and audit preparation, we have got you covered.
Tailored Approach: We adapt our support to suit your size, sector, and technical confidence.
Fast Turnarounds: Need certification for a tender deadline? We can fast-track the process without compromising on quality.
Proven Success: Our clients generally pass first time around and go on to win contracts, protect data, and build stakeholder trust.
How We Help
- Free Initial Consultation
- Readiness Review
- Guided Self-Assessment
- Audit Preparation & Support
- Submission & Certification
- Ongoing Advice & Renewal Reminders
What our customers say
Zoho UK
Santhana Gopalan, SIRO
It was great working with Rob on the audit! We really appreciated your guidance, clear direction, and helpful feedback throughout the process.
Musketeer Solutions
Business Director Peterborough, Management Consultancy East Anglia
We are incredibly pleased with the outstanding service provided by Rob Lancaster of StarSwift in supporting us through the Cyber Essentials certification process and delivering ongoing IT security services. Rob has worked with us for several years and established an excellent understanding of our business and requirements.
Hallinans
Namita, Managing Director
We were fortunate to be invited to work with Rob and he made the process seamless, straightforward and without the jargon and complication that often comes which computers and technology. Rob’s knowledge is first rate as is his swift communication and competitive pricing. Options were always provided to us along with reasoning and recommendation. Cannot recommend Rob and StarSwift highly enough.
Lone Star Analysis
Kat Simmonds, CoS
Well organised, Rob is very clear in his explanations and communicates well throughout the assessment.
Growth Studio Group
Andy Bennett, Director
Rob was extremely helpful and responsive to questions we had with our Cyber Essentials Certification. It made the whole process seamless.
Cambridge Business Management Consultancy
Rob at StarSwift always provides competent and professional explanations and supporting information for all our cyber security needs. He fully understands the requirements of small businesses, and tailors his advice accordingly. His guidance and support through the Cyber Essentials process has made our business better prepared and expanded our knowledge base around cyber security. Quick response times, competence, and a focus on what we as a customer really need are highly appreciated.
Global Development, Digital transformation & IT Services Company
We had an excellent experience working with Rob during our Cyber Essentials certification process. His deep knowledge of the standard, combined with a practical and methodical approach, made the entire engagement smooth and efficient. Rob took the time to clearly explain the rationale behind each requirement when necessary, helping our team not only meet the standard but also better understand its long-term value for our organization. His responsiveness and clarity in communication stood out, and he remained supportive throughout, even when we had questions outside the immediate scope. Overall, Rob played a key role in making this a successful and stress-free certification, and we would be happy to work with him again in the future.