The Problem We Saw

After years working as a security consultant across Financial Services, Healthcare, and Critical Infrastructure, I'd seen the same pattern repeatedly:

Large organisations have dedicated security teams, clear processes, and mature compliance frameworks. They approach certification methodically.

SMEs don't. They're told they need Cyber Essentials for a tender or supply chain requirement. They assume their existing setup is compliant. They submit their self-assessment. Then they face weeks of clarifications, gaps they didn't know existed, or outright failure.

The certification framework isn't the problem. The problem is that SMEs don't know what they don't know—and most certification bodies only tell them after they've already failed.

That's backwards.

Our Approach: Readiness Before Certification

At Idela, we work differently.

We assess your readiness before formal certification begins. We identify gaps early. We give you clear guidance on what needs fixing. And we only move to formal assessment when you're genuinely ready.

This approach means:

→ No surprise failures during formal assessment

→ No weeks of back-and-forth clarifications

→ No wasted time or missed deadlines

→ Faster, cleaner certification outcomes

We call it readiness-first certification. It's how enterprise organisations operate, applied proportionately to SMEs.

Who Leads Idela

Femi is a Cybersecurity Consultant with over a decade of experience designing and implementing security strategies for organisations including Cancer Research UK, Mastercard, and Coventry Building Society.

Qualified to CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, and SABSA standards, Femi has led security assessments, PCI-DSS compliance programmes, Penetration testing engagements, and Risk Management across Financial services, Healthcare, and Critical Infrastructure.

As an IASME-approved assessor, Femi founded Idela to bring enterprise-level security expertise to SME certification—delivered with clarity, proportionality, and without the jargon.

Every assessment is conducted personally by Femi. You won't be passed to a junior consultant or sales team.

Who We Serve

We work with UK SMEs across sectors including:

- Professional services (accountants, lawyers, consultants)

- Technology providers and MSPs

- Healthcare and social care organisations

- Financial services firms

- Government suppliers and contractors

- Manufacturing and engineering businesses

Our typical clients are organisations with 10-100 employees who need Cyber Essentials certification for government tenders, supply chain requirements, or insurance/regulatory compliance.

Our Commitment

Independence

Certification decisions are made independently and strictly in accordance with IASME requirements. We don't compromise standards to make sales.

Transparency

Our pricing is visible. Our processes are documented. Our guidance is clear. No hidden costs, no jargon, no surprises.

Proportionality

We don't over-engineer solutions. We match support to your actual readiness level and business context. If you don't need our help, we'll tell you that.

Competence

We bring enterprise security expertise to SME certification. You get the same quality of technical guidance that major organisations receive—delivered in a way that's accessible and actionable.

Accreditation & Registration

Idela Limited is an IASME-approved Certification Body, authorised to assess and issue:

- Cyber Essentials

- Cyber Essentials Plus

- IASME Cyber Assurance

We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Registration number:

Company Registration: 16308234

Registered Address: 85 Great Portland Street, First Floor,

London, W1W 7LT

Ready to Get Started

Book a free 15-minute readiness call to discuss your Cyber Essentials needs. We'll assess where you stand, identify any obvious gaps, and recommend the best path forward.

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