Earlybird is delighted to have been awarded Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Our unwavering commitment to prioritising security led us to take this significant step, upgrading our certification to provide additional reassurance to the employability sector. We recognise the paramount importance of government compliance and remain dedicated to upholding the highest standards in safeguarding data and ensuring the utmost security for our valued clients.

Cyber Essentials Plus is a government-backed accreditation scheme aimed at instilling confidence in an organisation's defence capabilities against cyber-attacks. This involves a thorough technical audit conducted by an approved cyber security assessor, which assesses the cyber resilience of an organisation.

Earlybird were subjected to a thorough programme of assessment carried out by Cyber Essentials Certification Body, Forensic Control, which included:

• Access management checks
• User privilege checks
• Vulnerability scanning
• Email attachment tests
• Web browser download checks
• Review of devices such as laptops and smartphones

"We are very proud to have obtained the Cyber Essentials Plus certification. This accreditation reflects our enthusiasm to ensure the utmost security of our customers' data and our commitment to maintaining a well rounded and resilient cybersecurity framework." - Claudine Adeyemi, CEO of Earlybird.

At Earlybird, we prioritise cyber security as a crucial aspect of our comprehensive risk management strategy, aimed at safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data stored on internet-connected devices. We remain committed to regularly reviewing and enhancing our systems and procedures to provide the utmost protection for ourselves, and our customers against the ever-evolving risks in the digital landscape.