From Jaguar Land Rover and British Airways to the Co-op’s £206 million loss revealed this week, cyber-attacks are costing UK businesses dearly and proving that security is no longer optional, it’s essential.

Against this backdrop, Pisys has achieved ISO 27001 certification, the internationally recognised gold standard for information security management. This accreditation makes Pisys, part of just 9% of UK MSPs to hold this independent verification of security excellence.

The Gold Standard for MSP’s

While most MSPs talk about security, very few are tested against the 114 rigorous controls required by ISO 27001. Certification demonstrates that:

  • Every control is documented, tested, and monitored.
  • Continuous improvement is embedded into daily operations.
  • Clients gain independent assurance that their IT partner is not just secure — but proven secure.

Steve Bain, Managing Director of Pisys, explains:
“Achieving ISO 27001 isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about embedding a culture of security into everything we do. Our clients can be confident their MSP has been tested against the world’s highest standard and is committed to ongoing improvement. In a climate where breaches can cost hundreds of millions, that assurance is invaluable.”

Want proof rather than just promises? Explore our live Trust Center at https://trust.pisys.net and see our ISO 27001 controls in action. With PiSYS, your provider’s security is transparent, auditable and aligned with your risk and insurance requirements.

Why This Matters Now

The pressure is no longer just from regulators, governing bodies, Insurers and banks, major enterprises are now demanding proof of security across their supply chains. With supply chain breaches taking down household names, every vendor is being scrutinised.

For UK businesses, that means working with an ISO 27001 certified MSP like Pisys is no longer a “nice to have” it’s fast becoming a condition of doing business, and with the Co-op’s £206 million loss in just six months showing the cost of failure, in that supply chain the stakes couldn’t be clearer.

Cyber Security Awareness Month: Four Steps to Secure Your World

October marks Cyber Security Awareness Month a reminder that resilience requires proactive steps, not reactive fixes. Pisys is supporting UK businesses through four practical actions:

  1. Look Inward – FREE Cyber Security Training Catalogues for all of your staff for one month and a Technology Landscape & Security Roadmap Worksheet
  2. Look Outward – Vendor Risk & MSP Scrutiny Pack
  3. Look Ahead – Cyber Insurance Readiness Briefing
  4. Take Action – Cyber Shield Webinar, 30 October

All resources are free to download and will help organisations close critical security gaps before attackers find them.

Alongside these resources, our security team has a limited number of free, one-to-one Security Assurance calls available each week. These confidential sessions we can your benchmark IT support standards and highlight areas for improvement. Places are strictly limited, and the last time we offered these appointments filled up fast, so if you’d like to discuss your situation, we would encourage you to book early.

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The Bottom Line

With insurers, banks, and enterprise customers tightening their requirements, working with an ISO 27001 certified MSP is no longer just a badge of honour, it’s fast becoming a gateway to contracts, cover, and credibility.

Pisys clients now have independent proof of resilience at a time when only 9% of UK MSPs can say the same.

The real question is: when supply chains tighten, will your business be on the inside or left out?