What is IASME Cyber Baseline?
IASME Cyber Baseline is a cost-effective and accessible certification designed to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) demonstrate their cybersecurity maturity. Developed by IASME, it serves as an entry-level alternative to Cyber Essentials, ensuring that organisations implement essential security measures to protect their systems, data, and customers.

How It Works

Self-Assessment
Organisations complete an online self-assessment questionnaire covering fundamental security controls.

Verification
Answers are reviewed and verified by an IASME-accredited assessor to ensure compliance.

Certification
Upon successful verification, businesses receive official IASME Cyber Baseline certification, proving their commitment to cybersecurity best practices.
How Does It Benefit Businesses?
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Cost-Effective Security
An affordable way to strengthen cybersecurity and protect against common threats.
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Demonstrate Compliance
Shows customers and stakeholders that you take cybersecurity seriously.
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Reduce Cyber Risks
Helps prevent data breaches and cyberattacks by implementing key security measures.
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Enhanced Business Reputation
Builds trust and credibility in the marketplace.

The 8 Security Schemes Covered
IASME Cyber Baseline certification includes the following key security schemes:
Access Control
Ensures only authorised individuals have access to sensitive systems and data.
Secure Configuration
Helps businesses reduce security vulnerabilities by applying best practices in system settings.
Patch Management
Ensures that all software and applications are updated regularly to prevent exploitation.
Malware Protection
Covers essential defences against viruses, ransomware, and other cyber threats.

Firewalls & Network Security
Strengthens network defences against unauthorised access and cyberattacks.
User Awareness & Training
Encourages security-conscious behaviour among employees to minimise risks.
Backup & Recovery
Implements regular data backups to prevent data loss in the event of a cyber incident.
Business Continuity
Ensuring operations can continue with minimal disruption in the event of a cyber attack.
The 8 Security Schemes Covered
IASME Cyber Baseline certification includes the following key security schemes:

Access Control
Ensures only authorised individuals have access to sensitive systems and data.
Secure Configuration
Helps businesses reduce security vulnerabilities by applying best practices in system settings.
Patch Management
Ensures that all software and applications are updated regularly to prevent exploitation.
Malware Protection
Covers essential defences against viruses, ransomware, and other cyber threats.
Firewalls & Network Security
Strengthens network defences against unauthorised access and cyberattacks.
User Awareness & Training
Encourages security-conscious behaviour among employees to minimise risks.
Backup & Recovery
Implements regular data backups to prevent data loss in the event of a cyber incident.
Business Continuity
Ensuring operations can continue with minimal disruption in the event of a cyber attack.