At Think Organisation, we understand that businesses need policies, procedures, processes, and rules to ensure work is delivered consistently and to a high standard. However, we also know that what a business says it does doesn’t always align with what it actually does. Many organisations proudly display awards for culture while struggling with high staff turnover and disengagement. That’s why aligning actions with values is critical, especially when it comes to cyber security.
In our opinion, and despite it being out of our comfort zone for businesses dedicated to building a strong organisational culture, safeguarding operations and data should be as much of a priority as nurturing people. With ever-rising cyber threats, achieving Cyber Essentials accreditation isn’t just a technical necessity—it’s a powerful demonstration of integrity, care, and responsibility.
Aligning Security with Integrity
As Culture Scientists, addressing difficult topics such as feedback or conflict comes naturally to us. Cyber security, on the other hand, is outside our natural expertise. Yet, we recognised that protecting our customers, employees, and community was essential. Currently, 80% of cyber attacks stem from basic, common methods. Ignoring this reality would undermine the trust our clients and partners place in us.
Achieving Cyber Essentials accreditation required stepping out of our comfort zone. We had to invest time and money, learn about areas we weren’t familiar with, and commit to change – all while managing hundreds of clients and growing our business. However, delaying action would have gone against our core values of integrity and excellence. Luckily we had the experts at Linten Technologies to help us make the process easier.
The Business Case for Cyber Essentials
For organisations like ours, Cyber Essentials isn’t just about preventing attacks; it’s about reinforcing trust. By becoming certified, we:
- Protect sensitive data and reduce vulnerabilities to common cyber threats.
- Demonstrate our commitment to safeguarding our employees, clients, and community.
- Enhance our reputation as a responsible and forward-thinking organisation.
- Align our actions with our values, ensuring consistency between what we say and what we do.
Cyber Essentials is also a strategic business enabler. Certification is often a requirement for government contracts and partnership opportunities, opening doors that might otherwise remain closed.
A Testament to Commitment
The result? You can search for us and see our Cyber Essentials certificate, knowing that we are doing our utmost to provide a secure environment for everyone we work with. Achieving certification wasn’t easy, but it was necessary. By stepping outside our comfort zone and tackling something new, we’ve strengthened both our business and our commitment to our clients and employees.
For leaders, this is a reminder that protecting your organisation goes beyond traditional priorities. Cyber Essentials isn’t just about IT – it’s about values, trust, and long-term success.
If you need culture experts please reach out, if you need help with your cyber security we recommend Linten.
