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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).
IASME Cyber Baseline is a self-assessment scheme designed to help organisations around the world demonstrate essential cyber hygiene. It focuses on core security controls such as patch management, access control, malware protection, and secure configuration.
The assessment is completed online, enabling organisations to identify areas for improvement and verify that they have taken essential steps to protect against common cyber threats, without the cost or complexity of a formal audit.
StarSwift helps international businesses get certified quickly and confidently. Our step-by-step guidance is tailored to your region, language, and infrastructure. Whether you’re preparing your first certification or managing ongoing compliance, we’re here to help.
IASME Cyber Baseline is the ideal entry-level certification for demonstrating essential cyber hygiene internationally. It empowers organisations of all sizes to benchmark against globally accepted standards and improve resilience.
Designed for global organisations that want to follow cyber hygiene best practices without UK-specific restrictions.
Helps protect against common threats such as phishing, ransomware, and misconfigured systems.
A simple and affordable certification option ideal for SMEs and charities operating on limited budgets.
Demonstrates that your organisation takes cyber threats seriously and has implemented basic protections.
Get expert assistance throughout the self-assessment and beyond.
Get in touch today to find out more about the IASME Cyber Baseline Certification, and how the we can help your organisation.
Find the most frequently asked questions and find your answer
It is a self-assessment cybersecurity certification for non-UK organisations to demonstrate basic cyber hygiene.
Designed for international SMEs, charities, and organisations that do not qualify for UK-specific schemes like Cyber Essentials.
No. IASME Cyber Baseline is entirely self-assessed and does not require an external audit.
The certificate is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
Yes. It is based on global cybersecurity principles and maps to controls from NCSC, NIST, and other frameworks.
Yes, the assessment is available in multiple languages. Contact us for more detail.
It includes user access controls, malware protection, firewalls, patching, secure configurations, and mobile device policies.
Most organisations can complete the assessment within one or two days with proper preparation.
We offer readiness assessments, self-assessment walkthroughs, remediation advice, and renewal support.
Absolutely. IASME Cyber Baseline is widely used by charities and small NGOs seeking basic cybersecurity assurance.
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.
