How We Work

We believe certification should be clear, fair, and proportionate; not confusing or adversarial.

Idela is led by Femi Igun, a CISSP and CISM-qualified Security Specialist with over a decade across financial services, healthcare, and critical infrastructure.

As an IASME-approved assessor, Femi brings enterprise-level security expertise to SME certification—helping organisations build genuine cyber resilience, not just pass assessments.

Our approach balances assessor independence with practical support, so organisations understand what is required, where gaps exist, and how to address them before formal assessment; particularly as expectations around cyber resilience continue to rise across public services and supply chains.

• Assessments aligned strictly to official IASME criteria

• Clear identification of gaps before certification decisions

• Practical guidance without compromising assessor independence

• Certifications issued only when standards are genuinely met

A certification process designed for real organisations

Certification Services

Cyber Essentials

Government-backed certification demonstrating that your organisation meets baseline cyber security controls and is well-positioned to meet supplier and public-sector cyber expectations.

Typically used for:

• Government and local authority tenders

• Public-sector supply chains

• Demonstrating baseline cyber hygiene

IASME Cyber Assurance

A broader cyber assurance framework for organisations that require deeper validation across governance, risk management, and technical controls; increasingly relevant where customers and partners expect stronger evidence of cyber maturity.

Typically used for:

• Organisations handling sensitive or regulated data

• Suppliers operating in higher-trust environments

• Businesses progressing beyond baseline certification

Supporting Services

To support successful certification outcomes, we offer targeted pre-assessment services.

• Certification readiness reviews

• Focused gap assessments

• Policy and documentation support

These services are optional and designed to help organisations prepare effectively before formal assessment.

Who we work with

We support UK organisations across a range of sectors, including:

• Small and medium-sized businesses

• Government suppliers and contractors

• Professional services and technology providers

As cyber resilience expectations increase across public services and supply chains, we help organisations demonstrate proportionate, recognised assurance aligned with UK standards.

Accreditation

Idela is an IASME-approved Certification Body, authorised to deliver:

• Cyber Essentials

• IASME Cyber Assurance

• IASME Quality Principles

Our certification decisions are made independently and in accordance with IASME requirements.

Start your certification journey

If you’re unsure which certification is appropriate, we’ll help you determine the right path before any formal assessment begins.