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Making Sense of Cyber Security - specialists in Governance, Risk & Compliance and PCI-DSS

Malmesbury, UK
Joined August 2021
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Suppliers are being asked to invest time and money before they know the scope of work, before they can price accurately, and before they can decide whether bidding even makes sense. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/ArGXZ #cyberessentials #supplychain #cybersecurity
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According to the National Cyber Security Centre, supplier-led cyber incidents are now “the new normal”. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/ArD8i #cyberessentials #supplychain #cybersecurity
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We validate what suppliers already have, guide them through what’s missing, verify evidence properly, and track status continuously. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/ArD8L #cyberessentials #supplychain #cybersecurity
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When supplier cyber status is visible and verified early, bid teams aren’t pricing blind. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/ArBoW #cyberessentials #supplychain #cybersecurity
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Managed Supply Chain Cyber Security changes the experience by taking ownership of the process, rather than pushing it down onto project teams. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/ArBhq #cyberessentials #supplychain #cybersecurity
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Whether you're just starting to think about supply chain security or looking to validate your existing approach, our free assessment provides a useful baseline. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AqZB1 #supplychain #cyberessentials #Cybersecurity
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This sounds basic, but many organisations lack a complete picture of their supplier ecosystem Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AqYyA #supplychain #cyberessentials #Cybersecurity
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We've developed a free Supply Chain Risk Assessment that helps you evaluate your current exposure in under five minutes. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AqWjB #supplychain #cyberessentials #Cybersecurity
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And with 86% of UK businesses yet to formally assess their supplier risks, there's considerable room for improvement across the board. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AqWcu #supplychain #cyberessentials #Cybersecurity
Government ministers have written directly to FTSE 350 companies demanding action on supply chain security. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AqUQH #supplychain #cyberessentials #Cybersecurity
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When suppliers are supported properly, Cyber Essentials and CE+ stop being seen as pointless box-ticking and start becoming reusable assets. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AqAxX #cyberessentials #supplychain #cybersecurity
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On many MOD-aligned projects, subcontractors are required to have Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus in place before they are allowed to see full specifications. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AqAtr #cyberessentials #supplychain #cybersecurity
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When cyber requirements are imposed uniformly, without reference to risk or criticality, compliance becomes about paperwork rather than protection. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/Ap8tg #cyberessentials #supplychain #cybersecurity
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Implement a “Cyber Safety Moment” in daily briefings, toolbox talks, or leadership meetings—similar to physical and mental safety moments—to keep cybersecurity at the forefront. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/Ap1yZ #construction #culture #cybersafety
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The National Cyber Security Centre is clear that supplier risk shows up in multiple ways. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AplbA #cyberessentials #supplychain #cybersecurity
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Why managed supply chain cyber security matters on defence and public-sector construction projects Read more 👉 lttr.ai/ApjNj #cyberessentials #supplychain #cybersecurity
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When we talk about supply chain cyber risk, most people immediately think about data breaches. Most people are wrong. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/ApU12 #supplychain #cyberessentials #Cybersecurity
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According to the NCSC's Annual Review 2025, the most impactful cyber incidents handled by the National Cyber Security Centre involved a supply chain component. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/ApSm1 #supplychain #cyberessentials #Cybersecurity
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Our free risk tool examines five key dimensions: supplier visibility, data risk, operational risk, direct risk, and your overall risk management maturity. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/ApSgV #supplychain #cyberessentials #Cybersecurity
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Cool Waters Cyber is an IASME Certification Body and NCSC Assured Service Provider, helping UK organisations reduce and manage Cyber Risk in their Supply Chains Read more 👉 lttr.ai/Ao1at #supplychain #cyberessentials #Cybersecurity
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