Fast Fence is pleased to announce that we have successfully achieved Cyber Essentials certification, demonstrating our commitment to protecting our systems, business information and the data entrusted to us by customers and supply-chain partners.
Cyber security is becoming an increasingly important part of supplier approval and procurement across the construction industry. For contractors and organisations that require Cyber Essentials from businesses within their supply chain, Fast Fence can now meet this requirement while continuing to provide complete temporary hoarding and fencing solutions across the UK.
What Is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is a UK Government-backed certification scheme developed by the National Cyber Security Centre. It is designed to help organisations protect themselves against the most common internet-based cyber threats.
The certification is based around five key technical controls:
- Firewalls
- Secure configuration
- Security update management
- User access control
- Malware protection
Achieving certification means Fast Fence has demonstrated that the required controls are in place within the assessed scope of our organisation.
Although no certification can remove every cyber risk, Cyber Essentials provides a recognised baseline and shows that a business has taken practical steps to protect its systems against common attacks.
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Why Cyber Security Matters in the Construction Supply Chain
Construction projects involve a large network of contractors, subcontractors and specialist suppliers. Throughout a project, businesses may exchange quotations, purchase orders, project information, contact details, programmes and other commercially sensitive information.
As supply chains become increasingly digital, cyber security is no longer solely an IT consideration. It is also an important part of procurement, business continuity and supplier risk management.
A cyber incident affecting one organisation can cause disruption beyond that individual business. This is why a growing number of main contractors, public-sector bodies and other organisations are asking suppliers to demonstrate recognised cyber-security standards.
Cyber Essentials gives customers additional assurance that Fast Fence takes these responsibilities seriously and has implemented measures designed to reduce exposure to common cyber threats.
Supporting Contractors with Cyber Essentials Requirements
For some contractors, Cyber Essentials certification is now a mandatory supplier requirement or a condition that must be met before a company can tender for work, complete onboarding or access certain project opportunities.
If your procurement or supply-chain process requires suppliers to hold Cyber Essentials, you can now approach Fast Fence knowing that we have achieved the certification.
This allows contractors to procure their temporary site hoarding and fencing from a supplier that can support both their project requirements and their cyber-security expectations.
Our certification may be particularly relevant to contractors working on:
- Public-sector developments
- Education and healthcare projects
- Infrastructure and transport schemes
- Defence and justice projects
- Framework agreements
- Projects with enhanced supply-chain security requirements
Evidence of our current Cyber Essentials certification can be provided during supplier onboarding or prequalification where required.
What Our Certification Means for Customers
Achieving Cyber Essentials supports our wider commitment to being a reliable and responsible supply-chain partner.
For customers, it demonstrates that Fast Fence has:
- Reviewed the security of its IT systems and devices
- Implemented the core Cyber Essentials technical controls
- Strengthened the way access to company systems and information is managed
- Taken practical steps to reduce the risk posed by common cyber attacks
- Met a recognised UK cyber-security standard
- Committed to maintaining and renewing the certification
Cyber Essentials complements the standards and processes already used throughout our business. It forms part of our continued investment in compliance, service reliability and the protection of information shared with us.
A More Secure and Responsible Supply-Chain Partner
Fast Fence works with major contractors, developers, local authorities and public-sector organisations throughout the UK. We understand that supplier selection is about more than products and pricing. Customers also need confidence in compliance, reliability, sustainability and the way their suppliers operate.
Our Cyber Essentials certification adds another recognised credential to the Fast Fence offering. Alongside our sustainable hoarding systems, nationwide installation services, RISQS verification and project-specific carbon assessments, it helps us provide customers with a comprehensive and responsible service.
Complete Hoarding and Fencing Solutions Across the UK
Fast Fence provides complete temporary site-perimeter solutions for construction, demolition, infrastructure, education and public-sector projects nationwide.
Our products and services include:
- GreenSteel™ reusable steel hoarding
- GreenHoard® recycled plastic hoarding
- InterLocker™ PVC hoarding
- StormBeater™ heavy-duty steel hoarding
- Temporary and V-Mesh fencing
- Pedestrian doors and vehicle gates
- Hoarding graphics and printed branding
- Free site surveys
- Nationwide delivery and installation
- Dismantling, storage and future reuse
- Contract hire, purchase and Buy-Back options
Whether Cyber Essentials is part of your supplier requirements or you are simply looking for a reliable and sustainable hoarding contractor, our team can support your project from the initial survey through to installation, dismantling and reuse.
Work with a Cyber Essentials Certified Hoarding Supplier
If your organisation requires Cyber Essentials certification from its contractors and suppliers, Fast Fence is ready to support your upcoming projects.
Contact our team to discuss your site hoarding, temporary fencing, access or graphics requirements. We can also provide the relevant certification evidence as part of your supplier on-boarding or procurement process.
Call: 01695 455 150
Email: enquiries@fastfence.co.uk
Website: www.fastfence.co.uk
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