CASE STUDY
Arcadia Desiccant Technology Ltd
Cyber Essentials Accreditation to Support Business Growth
Who are Arcadia Desiccant Technology Ltd
Arcadia Desiccant Technology specialises in designing and manufacturing moisture control and humidity protection products, as well as pressure equalisation solutions. They offer a comprehensive range of innovative, flexible, and cost-effective products tailored to meet the high demands of various industries, ensuring equipment and storage containers are safeguarded against moisture-related damage.
The challenge
Arcadia Desiccant Technology has built a solid reputation within its industry and associated supply chains. As a result, they have been invited to tender for contracts with high-stakes organisations such as the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and other sensitive supply chains. To qualify for these tenders, Arcadia needed to meet increasingly detailed criteria, one of which was achieving Cyber Essentials accreditation.
Understanding Cyber Essentials
What is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is a government-backed scheme designed to help organisations protect themselves against common cyber threats. Achieving Cyber Essentials accreditation demonstrates that a business has implemented necessary cybersecurity measures to defend its infrastructure against a range of potential cyber-attacks. This accreditation not only reassures Arcadia and its suppliers of the effectiveness of their cybersecurity measures but also enhances their credibility within the marketplace.
The solutionCyber Essentials Accreditation to Support Business Growth
To facilitate the Cyber Essentials accreditation, Arcadia Desiccant, being part of the Track Components group, needed to modify its technical infrastructure. The infrastructure team at Qi developed a strategy that involved isolating the devices used by Arcadia staff from the broader group infrastructure. This involved:
- Isolation of Systems: Creating a separate network environment for Arcadia’s operations, distinct from shared group resources.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Ensuring that the project remained manageable and budget-friendly, while still meeting accreditation requirements.
- Maintaining Access: Allowing Arcadia staff to access essential shared databases for manufacturing and stock information without compromising cybersecurity protocols.
- Supporting Arcadia’s Cyber Essentials accreditation throughout the year by monitoring policies and alerts
- Reviewing required changes and renewing accreditation for Arcadia annually.
The outcome
Increased Sales Opportunities
Benefits of Cyber Essentials Accreditation
Achieving Cyber Essentials accreditation not only allows Arcadia Desiccant Technology to participate in high-value tenders but also enhances their operational integrity. It provides:
- Reassurance to Clients and Suppliers: Confirmation that their infrastructure is robust against common cyber threats.
- Growth Opportunities: Ability to expand into new supply chains and solidify their presence in existing ones by meeting the stringent requirements of potential contracts.
- Competitive Advantage: Differentiation in the marketplace as a reliable partner committed to cybersecurity best practices.
This strategic move not only aligns with industry standards but also positions Arcadia Desiccant Technology for sustained growth and success in an increasingly competitive landscape.
I trusted Qi to get us in the best position possible, with the minimum disruption to achieve Cyber Essentials and we can now go after business streams that were not open to us prior to achieving accreditation.