Blend Achieves Cyber Essentials Certification: A Global Benchmark in Data Security and Cyber Protection
Cybersecurity: A Business Essential
As businesses operate in an increasingly digital-first global economy, cybersecurity is no longer optional—it’s essential. At Blend, a leading international data strategy and cybersecurity consultancy with operations in the UK, Australia, and beyond, we proudly announce our official certification under the Cyber Essentials Scheme, backed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
This certification highlights our commitment to embedding cybersecurity best practices into our data-driven services, ensuring data security, business continuity, and regulatory compliance.
What Is the Cyber Essentials Certification?
The Cyber Essentials Certification is a UK Government-backed scheme designed to protect businesses from common online threats. Its framework aligns with international cybersecurity standards, making it a valuable credential for global companies like Blend.
The certification focuses on five essential areas of cybersecurity:
Firewalls and Internet Gateways: Blocking unauthorised access to networks.
Secure Configuration: Ensuring devices and software are securely set up.
Access Control: Allowing only authorised personnel to access sensitive data.
Malware Protection: Defending systems against malware and ransomware.
Patch Management: Keeping systems up-to-date to close vulnerabilities.
Blend demonstrates compliance with UK and global security standards by achieving certification, enabling us to deliver secure data-driven solutions for businesses worldwide.
Why This Certification Matters to Our Clients
Cybersecurity threats affect businesses globally, regardless of size or industry. With our Cyber Essentials certification, clients can trust that their data is secured using proven cybersecurity practices—whether in the UK, Australia, or elsewhere.
Key Benefits for Our Clients:
Data Security Confidence: Ensure sensitive data is safeguarded against cyber threats.
Flexible Compliance Support: We apply security best practices by default but can implement additional measures, such as GDPR or CCPA compliance when required.
Enhanced Trust and Credibility: Working with a certified consultancy boosts your reputation.
Reduced Cyber Risk: Protect your business against data breaches, ransomware, and phishing attacks.
Cybersecurity Insurance: Cyber Essentials certification includes automatic cyber liability insurance, should it be required, for any UK-certified organisation. This is in addition to standard business insurances, providing you with peace of mind.
Note: While Blend’s default approach follows established cybersecurity protocols, advanced compliance measures can be rolled out for businesses with heightened regulatory needs.
Our Unique Value: Cybersecurity as the Foundation of Data Strategy
Unlike typical data strategy service providers, Blend integrates cybersecurity into the core of our services, making data security the foundation of everything we do.
While we apply best practices as standard, we understand that businesses have different needs and budgets. We can scale up security protocols with advanced protection frameworks for clients requiring additional levels of compliance.
How We Build Secure Data Solutions:
Best-Practice Security Compliance:
We apply industry-standard security protocols in all projects. Upon request, we can implement GDPR, CCPA, and other regulatory measures for clients needing advanced compliance frameworks.End-to-End Data Security:
Every stage of the data pipeline—from collection to analysis—follows secure processes to ensure data privacy and business continuity.Resilient Data Architectures:
We design secure data infrastructures such as data warehouses, dashboards, and integrated systems that defend against data breaches and malware.
Scalable Security for Every Business
Whether your business operates in a highly regulated industry like finance, healthcare, or e-commerce or requires foundational security measures, we can customise solutions based on your needs.
Advanced services include:
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Solutions
Penetration Testing & Security Audits
Advanced-Data Encryption
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Blend balances security best practices with cost-efficiency; Blend enables businesses to scale securely while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Our Expertise: Industry Certifications That Set Us Apart
Alongside Cyber Essentials certification, Blend benefits from in-house experts holding globally recognised cybersecurity certifications, including the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) credentials.
Our team’s expertise ensures that every data-driven solution we provide follows security-first principles, delivering trustworthy, transparent, and future-ready services.
Our Continuous Commitment to Cybersecurity Excellence
Certification is just the beginning. As a global cybersecurity consultancy, Blend is updates its cybersecurity policies to staying ahead of evolving cyber threats by continuously reviewing and updating its cybersecurity policies.
We invest in:
Cutting-Edge Technologies to secure client data.
Staff Training & Security Audits to maintain industry-leading defences.
Compliance Frameworks to meet advanced regulatory needs.
These proactive efforts ensure that Blend remains one step ahead in the cybersecurity landscape, continuously delivering secure, insight-driven data services.
Partner with Blend for Expert Data Security and Data Strategy Services
With operations in the UK, Australia, and beyond, Blend is uniquely equipped to support businesses across industries and geographies in building resilient data and cybersecurity frameworks.
Our tailored services include:
Cybersecurity Risk Assessments
Data Protection and Compliance Audits
Risk Management and Security Strategies
Cyber Incident Response Planning
Data Strategy Development Built on Security
Blend is your trusted global partner whether you need Cyber Essentials certification support or a customised data security framework.
Get in Touch
Ready to secure your business’s data on a global scale? Contact Blend today to learn how we can help secure digital assets, ensure compliance, and future-proof your international operations.