Cyber Advisor
The cyber advisor scheme assures organisations to provide general cyber security advice and support to a broad range of UK organisations.
Information for Cyber Advisor service providers
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About the scheme
The Cyber Advisor scheme provides small and medium sized organisations with reliable and cost effective cyber security advice and practical support.
The scheme allows the NCSC to recommend independently assured organisations to consumers, so they can have confidence in buying cyber security advice. For those companies already doing this type of work, the Cyber Advisor scheme aims to recognise your competence.
How to join the scheme
To offer NCSC assured Cyber Advisor services, your organisation will need to become an Assured Service Provider registered with our scheme Delivery Partner, IASME.
You will need to hold a valid Cyber Essentials certificate and employ at least one formally assessed Cyber Advisor. (The Cyber Advisor must hold a Certificate of Competence in Cyber Essentials and hold a valid Certificate of Competence in Cyber Essentials Implementation).
When applying to be an Assured Service Provider, organisations will be expected to meet requirements demonstrating good cyber security, and
- Knowledge and understanding of the Cyber Essentials' technical controls.
- Competence in providing practical hands-on support.
- Ability to understand and work with small and medium sized organisations.
Full details of how to apply can be found on the IASME website.
To find out more about the Cyber Advisor assessment process or to book your own assessment, visit our Assessment Provider, The Cyber Scheme website Cyber Advisor - The Cyber Scheme
