CyberNorth member, Infotel UK Consulting, a leading IT consultancy based in Newcastle, is pleased to announce it has achieved Cyber Essentials certification. This clearly demonstrates their dedication to protecting customer data and upholding top-tier cybersecurity standards.
Cyber Essentials certification is a UK government-backed scheme from the National Cyber Security Centre that sets out the essential security controls every organisation should have in place. Certification confirms that we have implemented the necessary protections to defend against a wide range of common cyber threats.
With the recent cyber attacks on household names in the UK resulting in severe outages, downtime, and loss of income, it’s more important than ever to do all you can to protect your organisation and its customers from significant disruption and reputational damage. Recent examples highlight just how widespread these threats are. For instance, the M&S cyber attack in April 2025 resulted in customers being unable to access their online accounts and some facing long waits for refunds. Similarly, Jaguar Land Rover admitted that hackers may have accessed and taken data from its systems, affecting both current and former employees, as well as some third-party individuals.
For our current clients, this certification offers further peace of mind. While we’re based in Newcastle, our work serves clients on a national and global level, and this achievement highlights our ongoing commitment to providing a secure environment for all of our services, no matter where our clients are located. This step reinforces the trust you place in us to handle your data securely and with the utmost care.
This certification is also a significant benefit for new clients. Given that data security is a primary concern, our Cyber Essentials status shows that we are a reliable and security-conscious partner from day one. It proves that we have a serious approach to protecting our clients’ digital assets.
General Manager, Michael Graham, shares his thoughts and plans for the future:
“Earning our Cyber Essentials certification is a testament to our team’s hard work and our company’s unwavering commitment to cybersecurity. As we celebrate this milestone, our focus immediately shifts to the more advanced Cyber Essentials Plus certification, a vital step that will validate our security controls with a hands-on technical audit. This commitment to continuous improvement in our cybersecurity is a cornerstone of our business, ensuring the highest level of protection for our operations and everyone we serve.”
This milestone is a key part of our commitment to operational excellence and security. We believe this is fundamental to building lasting partnerships with our clients, from our doorstep in Newcastle to clients across the country and around the globe.
About Infotel UK Consulting
Infotel UK Consulting is a specialist IT consultancy and a subsidiary of the global Infotel Group. We focus on helping businesses navigate complex digital challenges through our expertise in data governance and remediation. Our dedicated team works with clients across the public, financial, and automotive sectors, providing tailored solutions that improve data quality, security, and compliance. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner, delivering practical and effective consultancy that helps organisations future-proof their operations.
Contact:
Lauren Dodd
Marketing Manager
lauren.dodd@infotel.com