Cyber Essentials Certification for Humble Ventures

Humble Ventures, is a software development company based in Scunthorpe, England. They provide job and order management solutions tailored to the construction industry, with a mission to help organisations maximise their positive impact.

Project Scope

 Humble Ventures partnered with RedFez Ltd to achieve both Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications. The primary objectives were to strengthen their cybersecurity posture, protect customer data, and reinforce trust with clients and partners.

Cyber Essentials Certification

The first phase of the engagement focused on securing the Cyber Essentials certification. This process involved:

  • Completing a comprehensive self-assessment to evaluate current cybersecurity practices.
  • Implementing key security measures, including account lockout policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
  • Submitting the assessment via the Cybersmart platform for certification.

Cyber Essentials Plus Certification

 With the foundational certification complete, RedFez Ltd supported Humble Ventures in progressing to Cyber Essentials Plus, which required more rigorous technical validation, including:

  • Scanning devices for known vulnerabilities, benchmarked against the National Vulnerability Database.
  • Performing credentialed internal vulnerability scans on a representative sample of devices.
  • Conducting external vulnerability scans of publicly facing IP addresses and services.
  • Testing how devices processed emails with attachments and downloads from controlled test environments.
  • Verifying the presence and proper configuration of antivirus software and performing mobile device checks.
  • Running MFA tests across all cloud services and confirming that administrative and user accounts were appropriately separated.

Results

Humble Ventures successfully achieved both Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications. These achievements demonstrated the company’s strong commitment to cybersecurity and their proactive approach to safeguarding customer information.

Client Feedback

Andy Green of LykeDigital expressed his satisfaction with the process, highlighting the clarity, efficiency, and expertise provided by RedFez Ltd throughout the certification journey. Their guidance ensured that all requirements were met without unnecessary complexity.

Conclusion

The successful completion of Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus underlines RedFez Ltd’s capability in delivering structured, effective cybersecurity services. This case study reflects the value of robust digital security in supporting trust and resilience in modern software businesses.

For more information about Humble Ventures, visit lyke.digital.