Why you should partner with a Cyber Essentials accredited LMS provider

Choose a Cyber Essentials partner for your LMS project.

We recently secured Cyber Essentials accreditation in recognition of the security measures we adhere to for our customers and our in-house systems.

Achieving the highest levels of security has been fundamental to our work ever since we started working on LMS projects in 2005. Our approach to security has seen us entrusted with sensitive projects for organisations including the United Nations Department for Safety and Security, the Office for Nuclear Regulation, and NHS Trusts.

Reaching the UK Government’s cyber security standards as set out in Cyber Essentials provides even greater assurance to our customers about how seriously we take our security commitments.

What is Cyber Essentials?

Cyber Essentials is the government-backed scheme that sets a baseline level of cyber security standards for all organisations.

It takes the form of an independently verified self-assessment covering key cybersecurity controls. They are user access control, secure configuration, security update management, firewalls and malware protection.

Why partner with a Cyber Essentials accredited LMS provider?

There are several key benefits of working with a Cyber Essentials accredited LMS partner for your learning platform.

Some of the key reasons include:

✳️ The highest standards of LMS security

The biggest benefit when working with a Cyber Essential certified LMS partner is that your cyber security and data protection are instantly bolstered. This means your LMS will have: 

• ✅ Better security configuration
• ✅ Tighter user access control
• ✅ Greater malware protection
• ✅ Effective security update protocols
• ✅ Firewalls to protect your data

✳️ Improved supply chain security

Your cyber security is only as strong as the weakest link in your supply chain. Choosing an LMS partner with Cyber Essentials accreditation gives you confidence in the security of your LMS and any data you need to share.

Government statistics show Cyber Essentials accredited organisations make 92% fewer insurance claims.

✳️ Boosting your data security

If your organisation handles sensitive or personal information, that data needs to be safe when stored on your LMS or when shared with your LMS partner. Cyber Essentials certification offers reassurance that data about your employees, commercial information or customers is secure. 

✳️ Greater reputational protection

By choosing a Cyber Essentials-accredited LMS partner, you’re doing everything in your power to maintain cyber security for your organisation. It shows your customers and stakeholders that you’re taking the threat of cyber attacks and data breaches seriously.

✳️ Meeting compliance requirements

If your IT systems have to meet contractual or regulatory standards, it’s far easier to choose a partner that already surpasses those standards. Trying to enforce them on an LMS supplier that isn’t used to achieving that level of security is likely to be a struggle.

✳️ Independent cyber security validation

Rather than rely on assurances or sales pitches, Cyber Essentials gives you — and your customers — independent validation of the cyber security measures protecting your LMS and the data it contains.

Make your LMS more secure with Cyber Essentials

To bring all the benefits of Cyber Essentials to your LMS, book a meeting to discuss cybersecurity and data protection measures with one of our learning technology experts.

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