A simple guide to compliance with SJP cyber security mandates
Cyber Essentials for St James’s Place Partners
What is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is a government-backed scheme designed to protect businesses from the most common online threats. By meeting its simple but effective standards, you’ll:
Secure Your Business: Protect sensitive client data and your reputation.
Demonstrate Professionalism: Show clients and St. James’s Place that your cybersecurity is top-notch.
Meet Mandatory Requirements: Compliance is non-negotiable, and we’re here to make it easy for you.
What is involved in gaining Cyber Essentials?
St James’s Place requires their partners to be certified to Cyber Essentials Plus which means you will need to:
Configure you laptops, network and cloud services to match the Cyber Essentials security settings
Have the policies and procedures written that Cyber Essentials demands
Train all your staff to understand and follow those policies
Ensure all your software if up to date on your laptop and smart phone/tablets
Maintain several registers to track logins used in your business
A random selection of your computers are then tested in an audit to ensure the settings are all correct.
All this can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months depending on the number of computers in your business.
This might sound like a lot of work but don’t worry our fully managed service takes care of all of these for you - working smoothly with your IT company if you have one or explaining what you need to do (or doing it for you) if you don’t.
Stay Compliant. Stay Confident.
We make achieving Cyber Essentials Plus certification straightforward and stress-free. If you’re a St. James’s Place Partner, you already know this certification is now a requirement for your business. But don’t worry—we’re here to help you get certified and stay compliant, with no jargon, no judgment, and no hidden surprises.
Why Do St. James’s Place Partners Need Cyber Essentials?
St. James’s Place has mandated Cyber Essentials Plus certification for all its partners to ensure a uniform standard of cybersecurity across its network.
But this isn’t just about ticking boxes. Certification provides a practical, straightforward way to improve your cybersecurity while reassuring your clients and meeting compliance requirements.
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Why Cool Waters Cyber?
We know you’re busy, and cybersecurity might not be your area of expertise. That’s why we offer a fixed-price, all-inclusive service that’s tailored to St. James’s Place Partners. Here’s what sets us apart:
We Make Cybersecurity Simple
Our friendly experts guide you every step of the way with plain-English advice—no confusing jargon, no judgment.
More Than Certification
We don’t just help you get certified. Our support ensures you stay compliant all year round, so you’ll never have to worry about slipping up.
Fixed Price, No Surprises
One clear cost covers everything: assessment, certification, and ongoing compliance support all based on the number of employees in your team.
How It Works
Easy Assessment: We start with a quick review to pinpoint exactly what you need to achieve compliance.
Non-Judgmental Guidance: You’ll get clear, practical steps to fix any gaps in your cybersecurity.
Certification Made Simple: We’ll handle the process, so you can focus on your business.
Ongoing Support: Our service doesn’t stop once you’re certified. We’re here all year round to help you stay compliant.
The Benefits for Your Business
Peace of Mind: Know that your business and client data are protected.
Client Confidence: Reassure your clients with your commitment to secure practices.
Hassle-Free Compliance: Meet St. James’s Place requirements with minimal effort.
Ready to Get Started?
We’re here to help you achieve Cyber Essentials certification without the stress. Let’s make cybersecurity simple, so you can focus on what you do best—advising your clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cyber Essentials is a government-backed certification designed to protect businesses from common online threats. It focuses on five key technical controls—firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection, and software updates. By implementing these, businesses significantly reduce their risk of cyberattacks.
For St. James’s Place partners, Cyber Essentials is a mandatory requirement to ensure consistent and robust cybersecurity standards across all affiliated businesses.
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Improved Cybersecurity: Certified businesses are 92% less likely to make a claim on cyber insurance.
Client Trust: Certification shows your clients that you take cybersecurity seriously.
Compliance: Meet St. James’s Place requirements with ease.
Financial Protection: Avoid the costs and downtime associated with cyberattacks.
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The timeline depends on the current state of your cybersecurity. At Cool Waters Cyber, we streamline the process with our all-inclusive service, helping most businesses achieve certification within a few weeks.
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For St. James’s Place partners, certification is mandatory. Without it, you risk non-compliance, which could affect your relationship with St. James’s Place and your ability to continue working as a partner.
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Not at all! That’s where we come in. At Cool Waters Cyber, we guide you through the entire process with plain-English advice and practical steps. You don’t need to worry about the technical details—we handle that for you.
We provide ongoing support to ensure you remain compliant all year round. From updates to new threats, we’re here to keep your certification up to date and your business protected.