Strengthening Trust Through Cyber Essentials Certification

EFI is IASME Cyber Essentials certified, a recognised UK standard that confirms an organisation has the key safeguards in place to protect against common cyber threats. This certification strengthens the foundation behind our financial crime, AML, KYC and due-diligence operations. It shows that our security controls have been independently checked and meet expectations for handling sensitive and regulated information.

 

To achieve Cyber Essentials, organisations must demonstrate that they have essential protections in place, including:

• Firewalls and network controls – blocking unauthorised access.

• Up-to-date software and security updates – closing known vulnerabilities.

• Access controls – ensuring only authorised users can view or handle data.

• Malware protection – preventing harmful software from compromising systems.

• Secure system configuration – reducing risks caused by default or weak settings.

 

These controls support the type of work EFI delivers. Financial institutions rely on us to manage confidential data, screening results and operational material securely. Cyber Essentials provides assurance that our systems are set up to reduce common cyber risks and that we maintain secure practices across our operations.

 

The certification also streamlines the way organisations can work with us. Many firms now look for Cyber Essentials as part of their supplier checks and having it in place reduces the need for repeated technical assessments. This helps firms move through onboarding more quickly and focus on delivery from the start.

 

IASME Cyber Essentials reinforces EFI’s commitment to operating as a secure and dependable partner for regulated firms, ensuring that our services continue to meet the standards expected in financial-crime and compliance environments.