IASME Cyber Assurance for Law Firms
The step up from Cyber Essentials that opens bigger work. Where corporate clients and panels demand more than the baseline, Cyber Assurance evidences a managed security system — an ISO 27001 alternative at SME cost, and we get you there with expert, plain-English support.
Why law firms and chambers certify to Cyber Assurance
Where corporate clients demand more than the baseline, and many panels now do, Cyber Assurance evidences a managed information-security system without the cost and timeline of ISO 27001.
- Panel requirements. Corporate legal panels increasingly want assurance beyond Cyber Essentials; Cyber Assurance provides it.
- Confidential data. Level 2's audit and GDPR assessment suit the privileged, sensitive data firms hold.
- ISO alternative. It satisfies clients who might otherwise demand ISO 27001, at SME cost.
Supported from scope to certificate
Solusec takes you from where you are to a Cyber Assurance certificate: honest scoping, the documentation and controls sorted with you, and, as a Certification Body qualified for both Cyber Essentials and Cyber Assurance, we tell you exactly what the standard looks for rather than leaving you to guess.
Level 1 and Level 2
Level 1 is a verified self-assessment across the standard's 13 themes, reviewed by an assessor. Level 2 adds an independent, in-depth audit of your governance, documentation and controls, includes a GDPR assessment, and carries international recognition; a Level 2 certificate is valid for up to three years, with Level 1 renewed annually. We will tell you which level your requirement actually needs.
One prerequisite: you must hold a valid Cyber Essentials certificate throughout the Cyber Assurance period. If you do not yet have it, we help you with both.
Where it fits
Cyber Essentials first (it is the prerequisite), then Cyber Assurance where clients or funders want more than the baseline, and full ISO 27001 only if a contract genuinely demands it. Most law firms and chambers get everything they need from Cyber Assurance.
IASME Cyber Assurance pricing, in line with IASME’s fee bands. Cyber Essentials certification is a prerequisite and is priced separately. By default we give you access to the IASME portal to complete your assessment yourself. Your submission is reviewed by a qualified, certified assessor, never fed into AI. Need it faster? Add urgent turnaround below. Want us to review your setup against the controls before you apply? That is a gap analysis, quoted separately: ask for one using the contact button under the form. Buy Level 1 now, or request a quote for the audited Level 2. An appointed IASME Certification Body: your certificate comes directly from us. Verify our credentials on the BlockMark registry, and find us listed on the IASME website.Ready to buy?
Common questions
A client panel wants ISO 27001 - will Cyber Assurance do?
Often, yes. Many panels accept Cyber Assurance Level 2 as evidence of a managed security system; it is independently audited and internationally recognised. Where a panel strictly mandates ISO, Cyber Assurance is a clean stepping stone toward it.
Is it a credible alternative to ISO 27001?
For most organisations your size, yes. Level 2 is independently audited and internationally recognised, and it satisfies many buyers who would otherwise ask for ISO. If you later need ISO 27001 itself, Cyber Assurance is a clean stepping stone toward it.
Do Law Firms organisations need Cyber Essentials first?
Yes. A valid Cyber Essentials certificate is a prerequisite and must be held throughout the Cyber Assurance period. If you do not have it yet, we help you with both.
How do you help us achieve it?
We scope it with you, get the documentation and controls in shape, and, as a Certification Body qualified for both Cyber Essentials and Cyber Assurance, certify you, rather than leaving you to work it out alone.
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Evidence more, win more
Tell us the client or funder asking for more than Cyber Essentials. We'll tell you honestly whether Level 1 or Level 2 fits.