IASME Cyber Assurance Level 1 and Level 2 Support
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Practical support for organisations preparing for IASME Cyber Assurance Level 1 or Level 2, including scope review, evidence preparation, control uplift, and guidance through the certification journey.
This service is for organisations that need help preparing for IASME Cyber Assurance, rather than booking the assessment itself. We support businesses through Level 1 and Level 2 readiness work so they can approach certification with clearer scope, stronger evidence, and fewer surprises.
What this support service is for
IASME Cyber Assurance can be straightforward on paper but heavier in practice once the organisation needs to gather evidence, align the scope, and show that controls are operating consistently.
This service is designed to help with that preparation work before or between the formal assessment stages.
How Punk Security can help
We can support with:
- understanding whether Level 1 or Level 2 is the right route
- checking that Cyber Essentials and IASME Cyber Assurance scope align across the whole organisation
- identifying policy, process, and evidence gaps
- improving ownership of controls, registers, and supporting documents
- helping teams prepare for Level 2 audit scrutiny
- working through gaps in governance, supplier management, backup, incident response, and data protection controls
Level 1 support
For Level 1, support commonly focuses on:
- interpreting the questionnaire properly
- identifying missing or weak supporting evidence
- improving clarity around organisational ownership and scope
- making sure key policies and records exist and are usable
Level 2 support
For Level 2, support commonly focuses on:
- preparing for audit interviews and evidence review
- strengthening consistency between documented controls and operational reality
- resolving higher-risk control gaps before audit
- making sure the organisation can demonstrate the control environment clearly
Who this is for
- You plan to pursue IASME Cyber Assurance but are not ready to book the assessment yet.
- You want support getting the organisation ready for Level 1 or Level 2.
- You already know the assessment route, but need help closing evidence and control gaps.
- You want preparation support separate from the formal assessment itself.
Assessment route also available
If you are already ready to book the formal assessment or audit, see:
Useful references
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