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Fairness and Inclusion

IASME is committed to helping organisations improve their cyber security through an effective and accessible range of certifications.

A large part of the success of our rapidly growing company is due to the diversity of our team. This allows us to see things differently, approach old problems in a fresh way and offer new solutions.

Fairness and inclusion are central to our business and we bring these values to everything we do.

Meet some of our team

IASME Employees

‘IASME is so much more than a cyber security certification company. We believe in accessibility and fairness and strive to create opportunities for all organisations to improve their cyber security. We want to help all people, whatever their background, to have a career in the industry.

We welcome staff from all backgrounds and from all routes into the sector. Diversity at every level in the company enables us to innovate in a comprehensive and relevant way.’

Dr Emma Philpott MBE, CEO of IASME

‘I work as part of IASME’s finance team where I handle financial processes and help resolve any financial issues customers or suppliers might have.

As a neurodiverse person, I need stimulation and room to grow in my job role and working for IASME there are plenty of opportunities for development. It is a very supportive and inclusive workplace, and I feel respected and valued as an employee.’

Grace Winthrop, Finance Assistant

‘I have been working for IASME since November 2022 carrying out OSINT checks on different CBs. I thoroughly enjoy the investigation, knowing that each search will be unique and uncover interesting information which will increase my knowledge of business, finance and the cyber security industry.

The office environment is very friendly and supportive. It is such a privilege to work with such a lovely team and organisation in IASME.’

Will Chaundy, OSINT Analyst

‘I work in the Moderations Team where we moderate the IASME Cyber Assurance assessments to check if they are compliant. The culture at IASME is absolutely brilliant, we are encouraged to take our time, take regular breaks and ensure everything is done well.

The support is amazing and there is always someone who will listen.’

Shahid Choudry, Assistant Moderator

‘I am based in IASME’s Scottish office, located in Dalgety Bay, just outside of Edinburgh. Despite being so far away from our main office in Malvern, I regularly travel there for training and team development. IASME consistently provides opportunities for us to connect with colleagues across the business, including those we might not interact with on a day-to-day basis.

I love working for IASME because of its supportive environment. It’s clear that IASME genuinely cares about the wellbeing and professional growth of their employees, which makes it a great place to work.

Lisa Byres, Customer Service Manager

Training Scheme Graduates

IASME Community is the community interest and social enterprise arm of IASME. It was previously called UK Cyber Security Forum (UKSCF).

One of our community-focused projects has involved training adults to fill roles in the cyber security industry.

We are proud to welcome many of our trainees into the workforce at IASME.

There is loads of support at IASME. Most importantly, they understand neurodiversity, which is half of the battle, and they engage with individuals, to find out what works for them.

IASME is happy to put in appropriate reasonable adjustments which can vary from person to person and very often those adjustments help everyone, regardless of diagnoses.’

IASME has been very supportive, helping me with access to work requests, and supported me though both my ADHD and Autism assessments.

The support continued after the assessments, for example, I received help and advice when applying for reasonable adjustments for my Security+ course which I successfully completed in March 2026. IASME is without a doubt the most supportive company I have ever worked with.’

I enjoy working for a company that priorities inclusivity and being a part of a workplace that allows collaboration where everyone’s ideas are valued.

The work that I do gives me the opportunity to build my knowledge and contribute to innovation. The relaxed and friendly atmosphere here stands out compared to environments I’ve experienced before, making every day meaningful. It’s incredibly rewarding to know that the work we do makes a real difference in helping organisations improve their cyber security.’

Jonathan Ellwood
Head of Cyber Incident Exercising and Response (Standard Level)
Head of Assure Schemes

Adam Jackson
UKCSF Cyber security training graduate,
Level One Security Analyst

John Cartwright
Technical Assurance Analyst

Training Scheme Graduates

IASME Community is the community interest and social enterprise arm of IASME. It was previously called UK Cyber Security Forum (UKSCF).

One of our community-focused projects has involved training adults to fill roles in the cyber security industry.

We are proud to welcome many of our trainees into the workforce at IASME.

There is loads of support at IASME. Most importantly, they understand neurodiversity, which is half of the battle, and they engage with individuals, to find out what works for them.

IASME is happy to put in appropriate reasonable adjustments which can vary from person to person and very often those adjustments help everyone, regardless of diagnoses.’

Jonathan Ellwood
Head of Cyber Incident Exercising and Response (Standard Level)
Head of Assure Schemes

IASME has been very supportive, helping me with access to work requests, and supported me though both my ADHD and Autism assessments.

The support continued after the assessments, for example, I received help and advice when applying for reasonable adjustments for my Security+ course which I successfully completed in March 2026. IASME is without a doubt the most supportive company I have ever worked with.’

Adam Jackson
UKCSF Cyber security training graduate,
Level One Security Analyst

I enjoy working for a company that priorities inclusivity and being a part of a workplace that allows collaboration where everyone’s ideas are valued.

The work that I do gives me the opportunity to build my knowledge and contribute to innovation. The relaxed and friendly atmosphere here stands out compared to environments I’ve experienced before, making every day meaningful. It’s incredibly rewarding to know that the work we do makes a real difference in helping organisations improve their cyber security.’

John Cartwright
Technical Assurance Analyst

Our Network

Through our network of specially trained cyber security companies, IASME is helping to grow the cyber security industry and expertise across the world.

Our team of over 300 specially trained Certification Bodies and Assured Service Providers are licensed by IASME to certify against the different schemes and to offer help and advice in preparation for the assessment.

The National Cyber Security Centre’s Cyber Essentials scheme is assessed by IASME Certification Bodies based within the UK and Crown Dependencies. NCSC assured Cyber Advisors are also UK based, offering small and medium sized organisations in the UK and Crown Dependencies a choice of qualified cyber security experts.

“Guardian Saints is a CIC operating on a not-for-profit basis, committed to delivering solutions in the Fostering sector. We understand how important it is to keep young people in care safe and secure online, especially in today’s rapidly changing digital landscape. As a licensed IASME Certification Body and Assured Service Provider for Cyber Advisor services, we provide a range of solutions for fostering service providers and collaborate with organisations, professionals, and individuals in data protection, cyber security, and online safety to equip them with the necessary tools to protect against such threats. Our goal is to ensure that all stakeholders are well-prepared to mitigate the risks associated with online activities and to maintain a safe and secure digital environment within the fostering community.”


Chris Keogh-Ly

Certification Body and Cyber Advisor, Guardian Saints

“I work at Outsource Group who are a leading Northern Ireland IT security and managed service provider.  I am a registered Cyber Essentials Advisor, making me the first female in Northern Ireland to hold this recognised and trusted position.

I work within the business as a Cyber Security Consultant, helping businesses to improve their security postures and risk to cyber threats.  The tech world moves at an incredible pace, so it is important that I keep current with the latest technical controls and work with businesses to help them better understand effective cyber security practices to ensure their systems are not only efficient but safe.  The best part to my role is everyday is a school day as Cyber Security is constantly evolving, and no two days are the same.”


Sandra Quinn

Cyber Advisor and Cyber Essentials Assessor

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