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Cyber Essentials – How Cortech Builds Trust

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Cyber Essentials and Beyond – How Cortech Builds Trust in Critical Security Systems. In sectors where security systems underpin national infrastructure, healthcare environments, and public safety, cyber resilience is not optional, it is fundamental.

Cyber security certification for critical security systems

As cyber threats continue to evolve, organisations must be confident that the software at the heart of their security strategy is built, maintained, and supported to recognised standards.

Cortech’s achievement of Cyber Essentials certification for 2025 is one important milestone, but it is only part of a wider, ongoing commitment to cyber security and trustworthiness. 

Why Cyber Credentials Matter

Cyber security certifications provide independent assurance that an organisation has appropriate controls in place to protect systems, data, and users. For customers operating in regulated or high-risk environments, these credentials help demonstrate due diligence, reduce procurement risk, and support compliance obligations. 

Cyber Essentials, backed by the UK Government, focuses on protecting against common cyber threats by validating:

  • Secure configuration of systems 
  • Protection against malware 
  • Controlled user access 
  • Firewalls and boundary security 
  • Secure update management 

For many clients, Cyber Essentials is a baseline requirement – but different sectors often need to look beyond a single certification. 

What Different Sectors Look For 

Utilities and Critical National Infrastructure 

Organisations operating critical infrastructure require confidence that security platforms are resilient, reliable, and designed with long-term risk in mind. Cyber credentials support: 

  • Supply chain assurance 
  • Alignment with NIS and regulatory expectations 
  • Reduced exposure to cyber-led service disruption

Healthcare and Secure Care Environments 

In healthcare and secure mental health facilities, cyber resilience directly supports patient safety and continuity of care. Certifications help demonstrate: 

  • Protection of sensitive operational and personal data 
  • Secure system access across multi-disciplinary teams 
  • Reduced risk of system downtime 

Data Centres and High-Security Commercial Sites 

For data centres and enterprise environments, cyber credentials reinforce trust in platforms that integrate physical security, monitoring, and third-party systems. They also support customer audits and contractual obligations. 

Cyber Essentials – And Beyond 

While Cyber Essentials validates core protections, Cortech’s approach to cyber security extends further. Security is embedded throughout the lifecycle of Datalog and Datalog QL, from design and development through to deployment and support. This includes: 

  • Secure-by-design development principles 
  • Controlled third-party integrations 
  • Regular internal reviews and updates 
  • Close collaboration between development, support, and partner teams 

Rather than treating cyber security as a one-off exercise, Cortech views certification as part of a continuous improvement process. 

Building Confidence Through Transparency 

Cyber credentials are not just about compliance, they are about trust. By openly demonstrating its commitment to recognised standards, Cortech helps customers make informed decisions and provides reassurance that its solutions are suitable for the most demanding environments. 

As cyber threats continue to grow in sophistication, Cortech remains focused on maintaining robust, resilient systems that customers can rely on, today and in the future.  

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