Saffery Trust has successfully achieved the Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) certification, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s ongoing commitment to cybersecurity. This follows the firm’s previous success in attaining the Cyber Essentials certification in both 2024 and 2025.
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme designed to help organisations protect themselves against the most common cyber threats. While the initial certification is based on a self-assessment of security measures, Cyber Essentials Plus involves a rigorous, hands-on technical audit conducted by an independent assessor to confirm that security controls are not only in place but working effectively.
The certification focuses on five core areas: secure internet connections, safe configuration of devices and systems, controlled user access, effective protection against malware, and prompt installation of security updates. These measures form the foundation of a strong cybersecurity structure and are essential in protecting sensitive data and systems from evolving digital threats.
In today’s complex threat landscape, where cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to deliver more advanced and automated attacks, achieving CE+ is a strong indicator of a firm’s operational resilience. The certification offers clients, partners and stakeholders tangible reassurance that Saffery Trust is actively mitigating cyber risks and maintaining a robust digital environment.
Commenting on the achievement, Mark Le Ray, Director of IT and Information Security at Saffery Trust, said: “Achieving Cyber Essentials Plus, with its rigorous, independent audits, provides external validation that our security measures are not just policies on a page, but are actively working to protect the information entrusted to our care and our firm.”
With the global cost of cybercrime expected to exceed $13.8 trillion by 2028, the consequences of a breach, both reputational and financial, can be severe. Holding a Cyber Essentials Plus certification signals that Saffery Trust is not only aware of these risks, but is taking serious steps to stay ahead of them.
The achievement reinforces the firm’s dedication to integrity, trust, and operational excellence, values that underpin every client relationship.
