Cyber Essentials is a government-backed, industry-supported scheme that demonstrates an organisation’s ability to protect themselves from cyber threats and prevent cyber-attacks.
Qwil had passed the first level of certification in August 2020 and has today passed the second, achieving Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Cyber Essentials plus is a hands-on technical assessment from external auditors who assessed Qwil based on five security controls:
This demonstrates the effort Qwil has invested in our security and the security of our clients.
To read more about the Cyber Essentials Plus Certification, click here.
Nima Akbari is a Technology and Compliance Consultant at Qwil Messenger, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a BSc in Physics from University College London and specialises in the practical compliance risks facing regulated firms using consumer communication platforms. He writes on cybersecurity, data governance, GDPR, and the operational vulnerabilities created by unsecured tools such as WhatsApp and email in financial services and legal environments.
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