Status Metrology Renews Cyber Essentials Plus Certification

Reinforcing Our Commitment to Security, Integrity and Doing Things Properly

Status Metrology is proud to announce the successful renewal of our Cyber Essentials Plus certification, the highest level of certification within the UK Government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme.

While it is easy to treat certifications as a box-ticking exercise, the reality is very different. Cyber Essentials Plus is a rigorous, independently audited standard that requires organisations to prove through hands-on technical testing, that their cybersecurity measures are not only in place, but genuinely effective.

And that’s exactly what we have done.

What Cyber Essentials Plus Really Means

Cyber Essentials Plus goes far beyond a self-assessment. It involves detailed, independent verification of an organisation’s systems, including:

• External vulnerability testing to simulate real-world cyber threats
• Internal device assessments across a representative sample of infrastructure
• Malware protection validation and controlled attack simulations
• Email, browser, and download security testing
• Verification of multi-factor authentication (MFA) across cloud services
• Strict checks on access control and account separation

In our recent assessment, independent auditors confirmed that Status Metrology successfully met all required standards and passed the full technical audit.

This is not just theoretical compliance; it is proven resilience under pressure.

A Thorough, Tested and Verified Approach

As part of the certification process, a wide range of systems and devices were tested across our organisation, including servers, desktops, and mobile devices.

The assessment included:

• Full vulnerability scanning of internal and external systems
• Real-world attack simulations to test defences
• Validation of antivirus protection and update policies
• Confirmation that all users are protected by MFA
• Assurance that standard users cannot perform administrative actions

Where vulnerabilities were identified, they were fully remediated and re-tested within the certification window, demonstrating not just compliance, but a proactive and responsive security culture.

Why This Matters for Our Customers

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern it is a business-critical requirement. For our customers, this certification provides:

Confidence in Data Security

Your data, systems, and intellectual property are protected by independently verified controls.

Assurance in Supply Chain Integrity

Many organisations, including MOD and government bodies, require Cyber Essentials Plus as a minimum standard for suppliers.

Reduced Risk

From ransomware to phishing attacks, our systems are tested against the most common and damaging cyber threats.

A Trusted Partner

We don’t just meet standards, we demonstrate that we meet them, year after year.

Doing Things Properly (Not Just Getting Certified)

In any industry, there can be a temptation to take shortcuts. Cybersecurity is no different.

We know that some organisations approach certification with a “minimum effort” mindset, doing just enough to pass, or relying on outdated, unsupported, or even non-compliant software to get over the line. That’s not how we operate.

At Status Metrology, cybersecurity is embedded into how we work from internal systems to how we service customer equipment and handle sensitive data. This certification reflects a wider commitment to:

• Using fully licensed, supported software
• Maintaining up-to-date systems and patches
• Following best-practice security protocols
• Investing time and resource into doing things the right way

Because ultimately, our customers rely on us not just for precision measurement but for trust.

A Continuous Commitment

Cyber Essentials Plus certification is valid for 12 months and is renewed each year because we are aware that security isn’t static. Threats evolve, systems change, and standards rise. Maintaining this certification requires ongoing vigilance, investment, and accountability.

This renewal is not the finish line it is part of an ongoing commitment to protecting our business, our customers, and the wider supply chain.

Looking Ahead

As digital systems continue to underpin manufacturing, inspection, and quality control processes, cybersecurity will only become more critical.

At Status Metrology, we’re committed to staying ahead and not just meeting expectations, but setting the standard for how cybersecurity should be approached in our industry.