Protecting Our Clients and Ourselves: The Essential Role of Cybersecurity in Workplace FM for 2025

In today's hyperconnected world, cybersecurity isn't just an IT concern—it's a fundamental business priority. As your trusted facilities management partner, we're proud to announce our successful Cyber Essentials recertification for 2025, marking our fourth consecutive year of maintaining this important security standard.

Our Cybersecurity Journey

What began as a strategic initiative has evolved into a core aspect of our service delivery. Since first achieving Cyber Essentials certification in 2022, we've continuously strengthened our digital defenses and embedded security awareness throughout our organisation. This isn't just about ticking compliance boxes—it's about creating genuine protection for both our operations and your business.

Why Cyber Essentials Matters More Than Ever in 2025

The cybersecurity landscape has transformed dramatically in recent years. With AI-powered threats, sophisticated social engineering tactics, and the rising cost of data breaches (averaging £4.35 million globally in 2024), the stakes have never been higher.

For facilities management specifically, the expansion of IoT building management systems and integrated service platforms has created new potential vulnerabilities. Our Cyber Essentials certification demonstrates our readiness to face these challenges head-on.

What This Means for Our Clients

Our cybersecurity commitment delivers several tangible benefits to your organisation:

1. Protection Where It Matters - Our on-site staff operate with strict security protocols despite having no access to your sensitive data. This creates an additional layer of protection for your operations.

2. Reduced Third-Party Risk - When you choose Workplace, you're choosing a partner who won't become your cybersecurity weak link. Our certification helps satisfy your own supplier security requirements and simplifies your vendor risk assessment process.

3. Business Continuity Assurance - Our enhanced security measures ensure we can maintain uninterrupted service delivery even when facing cyber threats, giving you confidence in our operational resilience.

4. Complementary Security Expertise - While our core business is facilities management, we've developed valuable cybersecurity insights that we're happy to share, helping strengthen your overall security posture.

Beyond the Certification

Our commitment extends far beyond the certification itself. We've implemented comprehensive security practices throughout our operations:

Staff Training Evolution - We've revolutionised our security training approach. Rather than generic cybersecurity courses, our team members now receive role-specific training that addresses the exact threats they might encounter in their daily responsibilities. For on-site staff, this includes client-specific security protocols and recognising physical security concerns that could lead to cyber vulnerabilities.

Proactive Threat Monitoring - We've implemented active monitoring systems that alert us to suspicious activities before they become serious breaches, allowing us to take preventive action.

Continuous Improvement Culture - Security isn't a one-time achievement but an ongoing process. We regularly review and enhance our practices based on emerging threats and industry best practices.

Our Commitment Moving Forward

As we look ahead, we remain dedicated to maintaining the highest security standards. This includes:

• Regular security assessments beyond the minimum certification requirements

• Expanding our security training program to address emerging threats

• Collaborating with clients to ensure our security practices align with your specific needs

• Investigating advanced security certifications to further strengthen our posture

We believe that effective facilities management and robust cybersecurity go hand in hand. By entrusting your facilities to Workplace FM, you gain a partner committed not just to exceptional service but to protecting your digital well-being.