IASME Cyber Assurance (ICA)
Take the next step on your cyber resilience journey
You've achieved Cyber Essentials — now keep building on that success. Cyber Essentials is a great foundation. It demonstrates that you have key technical controls in place and that you take cybersecurity seriously. IASME Cyber Assurance (ICA) builds on that success. It helps you extend protection across the whole organisation — covering people, policies, governance and resilience — not just technology.
What is IASME Cyber Assurance?
Developed by IASME in collaboration with the UK Government and industry experts, the IASME Cyber Assurance (ICA) standard provides a roadmap to cyber resilience for organisations of all sizes.
It demonstrates that you have appropriate controls in place to manage information securely and protect data — across governance, physical security, and technical defences.
The standard is recognised across government and industry as evidence of strong cyber governance and supply-chain assurance.
Why it matters
For many organisations, ICA is the natural next step: a way to develop structured, proportionate cyber resilience without the cost or complexity of ISO 27001.
Strengthen beyond Cyber Essentials: build on the basics to include governance, people, and process controls.
Demonstrate trust and assurance: ICA certification is recognised across UK supply chains, including defence and government sectors.
Affordable and scalable: designed for SMEs but relevant to any organisation.
Two levels of certification
Verified Assessment
An online self-assessment reviewed by an independent assessor. Demonstrates that appropriate controls are in place and maintained. Often completed alongside Cyber Essentials renewal.
Audited Certification
A deeper, independent audit — including documentation review, interviews, and evidence sampling — providing formal assurance that policies and practices are effectively implemented. Level 1 must be passed before applying for Level 2.
How we can help
Dalton Cyber Security is an IASME-approved Certification Body, providing end-to-end support through both levels of the scheme:
Scoping & Guidance
Determine which controls and themes apply to your organisation's size and complexity.
Gap Analysis & Preparation
Review your current policies and practices to identify improvements before assessment.
Assessment Support
Guide you through evidence submission, clarification, and remediation if required.
Audit Readiness & Maintenance
Support for Level 2 audit preparation and annual renewals.
Benefits of IASME Cyber Assurance
Build demonstrable cyber resilience
Using a recognised framework that demonstrates your commitment to cybersecurity.
Strengthen supply-chain assurance
Enhance eligibility for defence or government contracts with recognised certification.
Enhance customer trust
Through independent verification that shows you take security seriously.
Maintain legal and regulatory compliance
Across data protection and information governance requirements.
Proven results
See how we've helped businesses achieve their cybersecurity goals
Why choose Dalton Cyber Security
Why choose Dalton Cyber Security
Our team helps organisations progress from Cyber Essentials to full IASME Cyber Assurance (ICA) certification. ICA provides a comprehensive yet accessible framework covering governance, people, processes and technology — offering deeper assurance than Cyber Essentials alone.
Experienced team
Trusted by defence and government supply-chain organisations.
IASME-approved Certification Body
Authorised to deliver both Level 1 and Level 2 certifications.
Practical guidance
Clear, plain-English support — no jargon, no unnecessary paperwork.
Security-cleared consultants
Experienced in regulated and sensitive environments.
Stepping-stone support
Integrate Cyber Essentials, DCC, and ISO 27001 for a joined-up assurance journey.
Ready to build on your Cyber Essentials success?
Book a free initial consultation to discuss how IASME Cyber Assurance fits into your cyber maturity journey. We'll help you understand the process, scope your assessment, and plan a path to certification with confidence.