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The ‘multi-faceted and everevolving’
world of digital security
MIAA is the latest organisation to be
recognised as a Digital Security Provider by
the Police Digital Security Centre (PDSC).
» WITH CYBER CRIME
being an ever increasing threat
to business, particularly for
SMEs who often struggle to
find the expertise and funding
to implement effective cyber
security, the PDSC developed
the Digital Security Provider
certification scheme in
collaboration with BSI (British
Standards Institution) to help
SMEs make informed decisions
when choosing a vendor and to
promote vendors who take time
to understand their customers and
deliver solutions that are tailored
to their needs.
As part of their certification,
MIAA underwent a robust
accreditation process and were
able to demonstrate that they
had taken the necessary security
steps to instil confidence in their
product and supply chain, as
well as demonstrating that they
help end users choose effective
and appropriate cyber security
solutions. The certification
recognises that MIAA can provide
solutions in the field of digital
security which genuinely solve
their clients’ problems.
Cheyne Marley, Cyber
Development Officer at the
Police Digital Security Centre,
said: “Trust in any Digital Service
Provider is essential. The PDSC
recognise the commitment
that any applicant shows when
applying for the Digital Service
Provider Accreditation status
and the team at MIAA have
dedicated themselves to achieving
the accreditation and should be
congratulated.”
Tony Cobain, Digital Director
at MIAA, said: “The world of
cyber security is multi-faceted
and ever evolving. Successful
providers and advisors recognise
this and ensure that their services
grow and evolve to address the
threat landscape and meet client
needs. But there are a plethora
of providers in the market, some
with niche skills, some with
broad skills, some new to the
market and some established.
This creates a challenge for
organisations who are looking
for support in terms of who can
be trusted to deliver. This is
where schemes such as the PDSC
certification come to the fore as
they can provide organisations
with assurance that the provider
has the skills required and has a
track record of delivery.
“MIAA has built its reputation
on relationships, trust and
delivery; for us this certification
is further evidence of the high
quality of our services to current
clients but also our ability to
support new ones and we look
forward to working with new
clients and the PDSC to raise
cyber awareness and strengthen
cyber defences. Developing and
maintaining cyber security is a
daunting task but working with
trusted partners will bring real
value and assurance.”
MIAA is a shared service,
hosted by Liverpool University
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
It provides assurance and advisory
services to over 80 public,
third sector and commercial
organisations across the UK.
MIAA was established in 1990
and has grown to be one of the
largest providers of such services
to the sectors it serves with over
150 employed and associate
professionals supporting clients
across the range of its services.
Within this service provision
are their cyber security related
services which are delivered by a
qualified and experienced team
of cyber security auditors and
consultants. These professionals
have cross sector experience at
senior level and are rigorously
supported in their professional
development to ensure that they
are able to not only support on
current issues but can advise on
the future threat horizon.
MIAA services have a
reputation for professionalism,
cost effectiveness and quality of
outcome, adding real benefit to
clients and supporting security
and service improvement
in critical national services.
MIAA have been recognised
with numerous awards and
are acknowledged as leaders in
their field with a clear focus on
delivering maximum benefits for
their clients.
The Police Digital Security
Centre was established in 2015
by the Mayor’s Office for Policing
and Crime (MoPAC) to raise
awareness among small businesses
about the importance of good
cyber security and now works
across the country in support of
the Government’s ambition to
make the UK one of the safest
places to do business online.
The PDSC works in
partnership with industry,
government, academia and
law enforcement, utilising an
extensive network of partners,
including local police forces,
Business Improvement Districts
(BIDs), Chambers of Commerce,
Professional bodies and others, to
connect with local communities
and provide practical support on
how organisations can improve
security on site.
The PDSC’s Digital Security
Innovator and Digital Security
Provider certification schemes
were launched in February
2020.
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