KO Technologies Achieves Cyber Essentials Accreditation

In Cloud and DevOps, speed is essential—but security is non-negotiable. We are proud to announce that KO Technologies has officially achieved the Cyber Essentials accreditation.

What is Cyber Essentials?

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme that confirms an organization has implemented the critical technical controls to defend against 80% of common cyber attacks.

The framework focuses on five key pillars:

  • Firewalls: Securing the network perimeter.

  • Secure Configuration: Hardening systems against exploits.

  • Access Control: Restricting data access to a “need-to-know” basis.

  • Malware Protection: Defending against malicious software.

  • Patch Management: Keeping all software up to date.

The “Plus” Factor

While standard certification is a verified self-assessment, Cyber Essentials Plus involves a rigorous, independent technical audit. An external expert physically tests our systems to ensure our defenses aren’t just on paper—they are active and effective.

Why it Matters for DevOps & Cloud

As a consultancy, we are the architects of your digital infrastructure. This accreditation proves that:

  • We Walk the Talk: We apply the same DevSecOps rigor to our own internal systems as we do to your production environments.

  • Trust is Verified: Our clients can be confident that their data and configurations are managed by a team that meets the highest UK security standards.

  • Supply Chain Security: We meet the strict compliance requirements often needed for government and enterprise-level contracts.

At KO Technologies, security is built-in, not bolted on. This accreditation is just one part of our ongoing commitment to protecting the platforms we build for you.