In today’s business environment, cyber-risk isn’t a “nice to have” concern, it’s fundamental. Organisations of all sizes are under increasing pressure to prove they have effective defences in place, not just for their own operations, but also for their clients, partners and supply chains. The UK government’s Cyber Essentials scheme provides a proven baseline for this.
We are pleased to announce that Meet Events Limited has successfully achieved Cyber Essentials certification, with the dedicated support of Freestyle TS Limited. This collaboration not only strengthens Meet Events’ security posture, but also underscores their commitment to operational resilience, trust and business growth.
Why Cyber Essentials Matters
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification scheme, designed to help organisations protect themselves from the most common online threats.
The standard focuses on five core technical controls:
- Secure configuration of devices and software
- Boundary firewalls and internet gateways
- Access control and administrative privileges
- Patch management (ensuring software is up to date)
- Malware protection (anti-virus, anti-malware)
By obtaining certification, organisations not only reduce their cyber risk but also provide a visible assurance to customers, suppliers and regulators.
How Freestyle TS helped Meet Events
Freestyle TS brought their experience in managed IT, cloud services and cybersecurity to guide Meet Events through the certification journey. Some of the key steps included:
1. Initial assessment and gap-analysis
Freestyle’s team reviewed Meet Events’ existing infrastructure, identifying areas where controls were missing or needed strengthening (for example, ensuring multi-factor authentication, patch schedules or secure configuration).
2. Remediation roadmap and implementation
Based on the gap analysis, a tailored roadmap was provided: updating firewalls/gateways, tightening user access controls, setting up automated patching, improving malware protection and securing cloud access.
3. Staff training and policy improvements
Technology alone isn’t enough. Freestyle ensured that Meet Events’ people and processes aligned with the technical controls: user privileges, device usage, remote-working safeguards, documentation of policies and procedures.
4. Evidence preparation and submission
Freestyle guided Meet Events in documenting their compliance: configurations, logs, policies, audit trails. This ensured the certification body could verify the controls and issue the Cyber Essentials certificate.
5. Ongoing review and maintenance
Achieving certification is not the end. Freestyle helped set up ongoing monitoring, patch management and review cycles so Meet Events can continue to meet the standard and stay resilient as threats evolve.
Outcomes & Benefits for Meet Events
By achieving Cyber Essentials certification with Freestyle’s support, Meet Events now gains:
- Enhanced protection against the most common cyber threats (ransomware, phishing, malware)
- Increased trust from clients, partners and their supply-chain that robust cyber controls are in place
- Compliance advantages when tendering for contracts or working with larger organisations that expect such certifications
- A clearer, more mature cybersecurity posture that supports business growth and reduces operational risk
- A foundation on which to build more advanced security frameworks if required
Looking Ahead
This certification marks a significant milestone for Meet Events, but it’s also a springboard. Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and the baseline standards must be reviewed and updated accordingly. Freestyle TS continues to monitor changes (for instance the recent “Willow” update to the Cyber Essentials question-set).
With Freestyle’s ongoing support, Meet Events is well-positioned to maintain and build upon this achievement, embedding cybersecurity as a key enabler of business resilience, not just compliance.
Final Thoughts
For organisations seeking to strengthen their cybersecurity posture, especially in fast-moving sectors like events management, partnering with an experienced IT cybersecurity service provider like Freestyle TS can make all the difference. By combining technical expertise, process discipline and user awareness, they delivered a clear, structured path to Cyber Essentials certification for Meet Events.
If your organisation is considering certification, or simply wants to evaluate its cyber-defences, reach out to Freestyle TS. It could be the step that transforms your risk profile and builds trust with stakeholders.
About the Partners
- Freestyle TS Limited: A managed IT and cloud‐services provider, rooted in over 30 years of IT industry experience, offering IT support, cloud migration, endpoint management and cybersecurity services.
- Meet Events Limited: A full-service events and venue sourcing agency, driven by teamwork, designed to make a difference.
- Cyber Essentials: A UK government-backed certification scheme helping organisations protect against common cyber threats.
