Cyber Essentials Certification: Why It Matters

IMS Computing Ltd
Dec 29, 2025
2 min read

Cyber Essentials Certified: Why It Matters for IT Support in Surrey

We’re proud to announce that IMS Computing Ltd has successfully renewed its Cyber Essentials certification—a key milestone that reinforces our commitment to delivering secure, compliant, and best-practice IT support for schools and businesses across Surrey.

What Is Cyber Essentials?

Cyber Essentials is a government-backed certification that helps organisations protect themselves against common cyber threats. It sets out five key controls that, when implemented correctly, significantly reduce the risk of cyber attacks:

Secure configuration
Boundary firewalls and internet gateways
Access control
Patch management
Malware protection

Renewing this certification means our systems, processes, and support services continue to meet these high standards.

Why It Matters for Our Clients

As a certified provider of IT support in Surrey, our Cyber Essentials status offers real benefits to the organisations we support:

Confidence in security: You can trust that our systems and practices are secure and up to date.
Compliance support: We help schools and businesses align with Cyber Essentials and other frameworks like KCSIE, GDPR, and DfE guidance.
Risk reduction: Our proactive approach helps prevent downtime, data breaches, and reputational damage.
Expert guidance: We can assist your organisation in achieving its own Cyber Essentials certification.

How IMS Computing Supports Cyber Security

We embed Cyber Essentials principles into every aspect of our managed IT services:

Regular patching and updates
Antivirus and malware protection
Secure remote access and user management
Backup and disaster recovery planning
Staff training and policy support

Whether you’re a school, charity, or SME, our team ensures your IT environment is secure, compliant, and future-ready.

Trusted IT Support in Surrey

Cyber security isn’t optional—it’s essential. By choosing IMS Computing Ltd, you’re partnering with a team that’s not only certified but committed to helping your organisation thrive in a secure digital environment.

Need help improving your cyber security posture?Contact IMS Computing for expert, certified IT support in Surrey.