We are pleased to announce that British Pathé’s London office has officially achieved Cyber Essentials certification – a key milestone in their ongoing commitment to cybersecurity and digital responsibility.
What Is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme designed to help organisations of all sizes protect themselves from the most common types of cyber attacks. It sets out a clear set of baseline security controls that ensure essential defences are in place.
By meeting the Cyber Essentials standards, British Pathé demonstrates that they take cybersecurity seriously and have effective measures in place across their office operations – from secure internet connections and firewalls, to access control, malware protection, and software patching.
Why This Matters
As the home of one of the world’s most comprehensive historical film archives, British Pathé holds a position of trust within the media, education, and heritage sectors. Our clients, partners, and the public rely on us not only to preserve the past, but also to protect the digital infrastructure that makes this archive accessible.
Passing Cyber Essentials reflects our office’s readiness to:
- Protect sensitive data
- Prevent common security breaches
- Maintain operational integrity
- Build trust across all areas of our business
A Team Effort
Achieving this certification wouldn’t have been possible without our in-house IT and external Security & Support company Freestyle TS . Their work ensures that cybersecurity best practices are embedded into our daily office environment – from how we handle emails and access systems, to how we secure our physical and digital assets.
Looking Forward
As British Pathé continues to evolve in an increasingly digital world, we recognise that strong cybersecurity is vital for long-term resilience. Cyber Essentials is one step on our broader journey to continuously improve and safeguard our services.
We’re proud of this achievement and remain committed to upholding the highest standards of digital security across all areas of our business.
If you’d like to learn more about British Pathé’s archive, services, or security practices, please contact us at info@britishpathe.com or visit www.britishpathe.com.
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