
What is the IASME Governance Standard?
Information Assurance for Small and Medium Enterprises (IASME) is an Information Assurance Standard managed by the IASME Consortium. The IASME Governance Standard was developed over several years during a government funded project to create a cyber security standard which would be an affordable and achievable alternative to the international standard, ISO 27001.
This IASME Governance Standard is a risk-based standard covering the following areas:
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Organisation
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Risk Management
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Policy & Compliance
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Asset Management
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Monitoring
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Access Control
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People
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Physical & Environmental
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Operations & Management
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Malware & Technical Intrusion
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Incident Management
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Backup and Restore
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Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
There are two levels of Certification, IASME Governance Self-Assessed and IASME Governance Audit (GOLD-Certified).
We are a Certification Body, trained and licensed to certify for the IASME Governance Standard. We also offer consulting services to help you achieve either IASME Governance Self-Assessed or IASME Governance Audited (IASME Gold) certification.
IASME Governance FAQ
How much does IASME Governance certification cost?
Do IASME Governance certificates expire?
The self-assessed version requires an annual renewal as it does for Cyber Essentials.
Does the IASME Governance Standard include Cyber Essentials?
The IASME Governance assessment includes both a Cyber Essentials assessment and GDPR requirements.
Where can I find additional help and advice?
Right here! We will be more than happy to assist you on your IASME Governance Standard journey. Please get in touch.
What is the difference between Cyber Essentials and the IASME Governance Standard?
Cyber Essentials is a Government scheme that helps organisations to guard against the most common cyber threats from the internet and demonstrate a commitment to cyber security. For more details on Cyber Essentials, please see our dedicated Cyber Essentials page.
Where is the Audited IASME Governance standard used?