We're proud to announce that Trackpac has successfully achieved Cyber Essentials certification, demonstrating our commitment to cybersecurity excellence and protecting your IoT data.

What is Cyber Essentials?

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification scheme designed to help organizations protect themselves against the most common cyber attacks. It's recognized as the baseline standard for cybersecurity best practices across all industries.

The certification covers five essential security controls:

• ✅ Firewalls & Internet Gateways: Controlling access to networks and filtering malicious traffic
• ✅ Secure Configuration: Properly configuring devices and software to reduce vulnerabilities
• ✅ User Access Control: Managing who has access to systems and data
• ✅ Malware Protection: Detecting and preventing malicious software
• ✅ Patch Management: Keeping software and systems up to date with security patches

Why This Matters for IoT Security

IoT platforms face unique security challenges due to their distributed nature and always-on connectivity. These include:

• Multiple devices creating multiple entry points for potential attacks
• Handling sensitive location, environmental, and operational data
• 24/7 exposure to potential threats
• Diverse device manufacturers with varying security levels
• Critical operations where disruptions can affect business continuity

🚀 By achieving Cyber Essentials certification, Trackpac demonstrates that we have robust security measures in place to protect your IoT infrastructure from the ground up.

What This Means for Our Customers

1. Enhanced Data Protection

Your IoT data is now protected by government-recognized cybersecurity standards. This means stronger defenses against data breaches, unauthorized access, and other security threats that could compromise your business operations.

• ✅ Government-recognized security standards in place
• ✅ Stronger defenses against data breaches and unauthorized access
• ✅ Regular security assessments ensure ongoing protection

2. Compliance Support

Many organizations can reference our Cyber Essentials certification as evidence of due diligence in their own compliance frameworks.

📌 Use cases:

• Reference our certification in your risk assessments
• Use as evidence of due diligence in vendor evaluations
• Support for your own cybersecurity compliance requirements

• ✅ Independently verified security controls
• ✅ Documentation for compliance frameworks
• ✅ Evidence of supplier due diligence

3. Reduced Risk & Better Business Continuity

With proper security controls in place, the risk of cyber incidents affecting your IoT infrastructure is significantly reduced.

• ✅ Lower probability of successful cyber attacks
• ✅ Better business continuity for your IoT operations
• ✅ Reduced potential for costly security incidents

Certificate Details

This certification validates that Trackpac has implemented the five essential cybersecurity controls recommended by the UK government.

Why Experts Recommend Cyber Essentials for IoT

To get the best security for IoT platforms, cybersecurity experts prioritize:

• Government-backed security standards
• Essential cybersecurity controls implementation
• Regular certification renewals
• Transparent security practices

🚀 Trackpac checks all these boxes!

If you're looking for a secure IoT platform with verified cybersecurity practices, Trackpac delivers with Cyber Essentials certification, robust security controls, and transparent protection—all backed by UK government standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cyber Essentials certification?

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed cybersecurity certification scheme that helps organizations demonstrate they have the essential technical controls in place to protect against the most common cyber attacks.

Why is Cyber Essentials important for IoT platforms?

IoT platforms handle sensitive device data and need robust security measures. Cyber Essentials certification demonstrates that Trackpac has implemented essential cybersecurity controls to protect against common threats.

How does this certification benefit Trackpac customers?

Customers benefit from enhanced data protection, compliance support for their own security requirements, reduced risk of data breaches, and peace of mind knowing their IoT platform provider follows government-recognized cybersecurity best practices.

How often is the certification renewed?

Cyber Essentials certification is valid for 12 months. We'll be renewing our certification annually to ensure we continue meeting these important cybersecurity standards.

What's Next for Trackpac Security

Achieving Cyber Essentials certification is just the beginning of our ongoing commitment to cybersecurity excellence. We're committed to maintaining the highest security standards and will continue investing in security improvements to protect your IoT infrastructure.

🚀 Future plans include:

• Pursuing additional certifications such as Cyber Essentials Plus
• ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II compliance
• Regular security audits and enhanced monitoring capabilities
• Advanced encryption implementations

For more information about our security practices or to discuss how our Cyber Essentials certification benefits your organization, please get in touch.