Specialist risk and compliance consultants Legal Eye has achieved Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation

Cyber Essentials Plus is a government-backed scheme that helps organisations protect themselves against common online threats. The scheme is the government’s answer to providing a safe internet space for organisations and gives companies the security they need to provide a more secure network, protecting them from 80% of the most basic cyber security breaches. Cyber Essentials Plus is the highest level of certification offered under the scheme and is a rigorous test of an organisation’s cyber security systems.

Achieving this level of certification is key to demonstrating to customers that Legal Eye takes a proactive approach against malicious cyber attacks and that their organisation is protected against basic hacking and phishing attacks.

Legal Eye is a highly-skilled risk and compliance consultancy that works with law firms to support their risk and compliance frameworks and optimise performance. Its extensive and thorough knowledge of the regulations ensures that businesses are compliant and its processes are sound. Together the Legal Eye team offer a range and breadth of expertise and skills that are second to none in the risk and compliance professional services environment.

Paul Saunders, Managing Director of Legal Eye, said: “We are really pleased to have achieved Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation. The fact that Legal Eye has secured this high-level certification means that we are putting ourselves in a strong decision to defend ourselves against cyber criminals.

“Importantly it also makes us well placed to advise our clients on the risks presented by cyber-attacks and to signpost on how best to advise on solutions, ensuring we have taken the necessary precautions to protect any organisation against cyber threats. No matter the size of your business, cyberattacks are a very real threat, and this accreditation gives a high level of protection.”

For further information please contact bestpractice@legal-eye.co.uk

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