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COMPLIANCE & CERTIFICATIONS

Security compliance
that opens doors

Octa1ne delivers Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001 alignment, GDPR compliance and Microsoft Security Partner status — as a fully managed service, so you win more contracts, reduce risk and demonstrate security leadership.

4
Frameworks managed
80%
Attacks prevented (CE)
160+
ISO 27001 countries
Cyber Essentials Plus
UK Government Backed
ISO 27001
International Standard
GDPR Compliance
Legal Obligation
Microsoft Security Partner
Microsoft Certified
80%
of attacks prevented by Cyber Essentials
£17.5M
Maximum ICO fine for GDPR violations
160+
Countries where ISO 27001 is recognised
72hrs
GDPR breach notification deadline
93
Security controls in ISO 27001:2022
OUR COMPLIANCE FRAMEWORKS

Frameworks we implement & maintain

From initial gap assessment to ongoing management — Octa1ne handles compliance so your team can focus on growing the business.

UK Government Backed

Cyber Essentials Plus

The UK government's baseline certification — with independent technical audit.

COST RANGE
£999 – £4,000
TIMELINE
4 – 8 weeks
RENEWAL
Annual

Cyber Essentials Plus is the highest tier of the UK government's flagship cybersecurity scheme, backed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Unlike the base scheme, Plus includes hands-on technical testing by a certified independent assessor — providing verified proof that your controls are genuinely working, not just self-declared.

KEY AREAS COVERED
FirewallsSecure ConfigurationUser Access ControlMalware ProtectionPatch Management
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Who needs this

Required for all UK government and MOD suppliers. Mandatory for NHS procurement and DfE-funded organisations. Increasingly demanded by large enterprise clients and supply chains across financial services, legal and defence.

Key benefits

Prevents up to 80% of common cyber attacks, per NCSC research
Mandatory for UK government, MOD and NHS contracts
Provides cyber insurance coverage up to £25,000 for qualifying organisations
Verified by independent auditor — far stronger than self-assessment
Reduces insurance premiums by 10–15% on average
Annual certification keeps controls current as threats evolve
HOW WE DELIVER IT

Compliance as a
managed service

From initial assessment to ongoing maintenance — Octa1ne owns the compliance programme so your team can focus on what they do best. Six clear stages, no surprises.

01
STEP 01

Gap Assessment

We assess your current security posture against your target framework and identify exactly what needs to change.

02
STEP 02

Control Implementation

Our engineers implement the required technical controls across your Microsoft environment, network and endpoints.

03
STEP 03

Policy & Documentation

We write the policies, procedures and records required by your framework — clearly, not from copy-pasted templates.

04
STEP 04

Audit Preparation

We prepare your team for the external audit, run pre-audit testing, and support you through certification.

05
STEP 05

Ongoing Monitoring

Post-certification we monitor your compliance posture continuously and flag drift before it becomes a finding.

06
STEP 06

Renewal Management

We manage annual renewals, surveillance audits and recertifications — so your certifications never lapse.

REGULATED SECTORS

Compliance expertise across
every regulated industry

Financial Services

FCA · PCI DSS · GDPR · ISO 27001 · Cyber Essentials Plus

FCA-regulated firms, banks, insurers and fintechs face the strictest compliance requirements. Octa1ne delivers the certifications required to operate in regulated financial markets.

Healthcare

NHS DSPT · HSCN · GDPR · ISO 27001 · Cyber Essentials

Healthcare organisations must protect patient data under UK GDPR and NHS DSPT requirements. HSCN suppliers must hold ISO 27001. Octa1ne manages the full compliance journey.

Legal

SRA · GDPR · Cyber Essentials · ISO 27001 for larger firms

Law firms handle highly confidential client information. The SRA expects all firms to maintain appropriate cyber controls, with Cyber Essentials the recognised standard.

Government & Defence

Mandatory Cyber Essentials · GDPR · MOD supplier requirements

All UK government and MOD suppliers must hold Cyber Essentials. Octa1ne helps organisations meet and maintain government procurement standards.

Technology & SaaS

SOC 2 · ISO 27001 · GDPR · Cyber Essentials Plus

Technology companies increasingly need ISO 27001 or SOC 2 to win enterprise contracts. Octa1ne builds the compliance foundation that opens enterprise markets.

Manufacturing

Cyber Essentials · ISO 27001 · OT/IT Security

Manufacturers face growing supply chain security demands and OT/IT integration risks. Cyber Essentials is now required by many large enterprise customers.

FAQS

Common questions

FREE COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT

Ready to achieve your
compliance goals?

Book a free compliance assessment. We will review your posture, identify the certifications your clients and contracts require, and give you a clear roadmap — no jargon, no obligation.