The Challenge
The association’s existing endpoint solution provided basic protection but didn’t help with compliance documentation. Reports were difficult to interpret, and the system didn’t map neatly to Cyber Essentials requirements.
The IT manager found himself juggling spreadsheets, screenshots, and self-assessments — with no clear path to completion.
The board wanted results. The IT team wanted clarity. And the whole process needed to move faster without doubling the budget.
The Turning Point
That’s when the association switched to StrongKeep, a cybersecurity and compliance platform designed to make frameworks like Cyber Essentials actually achievable.
StrongKeep didn’t just replace their endpoint protection — it integrated compliance guidance directly into the platform. Each control was explained in plain language, with specific steps and evidence checklists.
The IT manager even restarted the certification process from scratch because, for the first time, it all made sense. And the previous consultant had charged them an arm-and-a-leg for work that was not nearly as helpful.
The Solution in Action
Within days, StrongKeep began automatically generating policies, collecting system evidence, and identifying security gaps that needed closure.
Instead of juggling multiple tools, the IT manager could view everything — protection, detection, and compliance — in one dashboard.
Weeks of confusion turned into a clear, guided process.
The certification journey went from “Where do I even start?” to “I know exactly what’s next.”
The Outcome
The association is now confidently on track to complete its Cyber Essentials certification — ahead of schedule, under budget, and with far less stress.
The board is reassured. Costs are lower. And the IT manager has reclaimed precious time that used to be lost in compliance paperwork.
“With StrongKeep, compliance didn’t feel like guesswork—it felt achievable.”
