FundingSearch Is Now Cyber Essentials Certified

We are pleased to announce that FundingSearch has achieved Cyber Essentials certification. This is a UK government-backed standard that verifies our platform meets a strict set of cyber security controls. For the businesses, brokers and lenders who use FundingSearch to compare commercial finance options, this certification brings real, practical benefits.

What Is Cyber Essentials?

Cyber Essentials is a certification scheme backed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and delivered by IASME. It checks five core areas of an organisation's cyber security: firewalls, secure configuration, security update management, user access control and malware protection. Passing the assessment shows that a business has the fundamentals in place to defend against the most common cyber attacks.

Many public sector contracts already require Cyber Essentials as a baseline. A growing number of private sector organisations now ask for it too, because it offers an independent, verifiable signal of good security practice.

Why This Matters for FundingSearch Customers

FundingSearch exists to help UK businesses compare commercial finance products with confidence. Every day, users share sensitive details on our platform: turnover figures, bank statements, director information and funding requirements. That information has to stay protected.

Cyber Essentials certification confirms that we have the right controls in place to protect this data. It is not a marketing claim. It is an independent assessment against a recognised national standard.

Stronger Security, Fewer Risks

The certification covers the areas most likely to expose a business to attack. Our firewalls are configured to block unauthorised access. Our systems run on secure, up-to-date configurations. We manage software updates promptly, closing known vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. Access to customer data is limited to those who need it, and our malware protection is built into every device that touches the platform.

Together, these controls reduce the risk of data breaches, unauthorised access and service disruption. Customers can use FundingSearch knowing their information sits behind a certified level of protection.

A Better Customer Experience

Security and experience are not separate concerns. When a platform is secure, it is more reliable. Fewer disruptions mean less downtime and fewer login issues. Well-managed access controls keep customer data accurate and consistent, which keeps comparison results reliable too.

Certification also speeds up trust. Brokers and lenders often ask FundingSearch about our security posture before they integrate with us or refer clients to us. Cyber Essentials gives us a clear, independent answer, which shortens onboarding conversations and lets partners get started faster.

For borrowers comparing business loans, bridging finance, invoice finance or asset finance on our platform, this means one less thing to worry about. They can focus on finding the right funding option, not on whether their data is safe.

Supporting FundingSearch's Role as a Comparison Platform

FundingSearch compares products from a wide range of UK lenders, so businesses can see their options in one place instead of applying to multiple providers individually. That role depends on trust. Users need to know that the information they submit, and the comparisons we generate from it, are handled securely and fairly.

Cyber Essentials certification supports that trust. It sits alongside our other commitments to data protection and gives businesses, brokers and lenders another reason to choose FundingSearch when comparing commercial finance options.

What Happens Next

Cyber Essentials certification is not a one-off exercise. It requires annual renewal, so our controls are reassessed regularly rather than checked once and forgotten. We will keep investing in our security infrastructure as FundingSearch grows, and we will keep customers informed as we add further certifications and safeguards.

If you have any questions about how FundingSearch protects your data, get in touch with our team. We are happy to talk through our security practices in more detail.