Before putting incident data in the cloud, two security accreditations matter most for the UK: Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001. Chronosoft holds both, and the distinction that catches buyers out is Plus, not standard Cyber Essentials, because Plus involves a third party physically auditing the systems. A long list of certificates matters less than the right two, verified independently.
There is a range of accreditations you can use to vet a platform. Most tell you something. Two tell you what you actually need to know before trusting a cloud platform with incident data.
Cyber Essentials Plus, not just Cyber Essentials
The first accreditation is Cyber Essentials Plus, and the word Plus is the point. Standard Cyber Essentials is a self-assessment. Cyber Essentials Plus adds a third party physically auditing the systems to confirm they meet a standard that is acceptable and measurable for your use.
That independent audit is what turns a claim into evidence. Chronosoft holds Cyber Essentials Plus, verified against the National Cyber Security Centre’s Cyber Essentials scheme. When a vendor cites Cyber Essentials, ask specifically whether it is Plus, because the two are not the same assurance.
ISO 27001 and a working ISMS
The second accreditation is ISO 27001, the framework for an information security management system, or ISMS. It governs how information is delivered safely and how an organisation proves it meets the requirements it sets for itself.
For Chronosoft, the ISMS is the backbone. It governs everything the organisation does and defines every project it delivers, so the information it collects, shares, processes and returns is handled securely. Chronosoft covers the wider assurance picture in continuous compliance monitoring for the public sector, aligned to ISO 27001.
Why these two accreditations matter most for the cloud
These two matter most because they cover different halves of the risk. Cyber Essentials Plus proves the technical controls are in place and independently tested. ISO 27001 proves the organisation manages information security as a system, not a one-off.
Together they answer the question a UK buyer really has before cloud hosting: is this secure, and is it governed. That pairs directly with where the data sits, covered in UK data sovereignty in incident software, and with whether the record will hold up in a public inquiry. The Chronicler incident platform carries both accreditations for security and critical operations.
Frequently asked questions
What security accreditations should incident software have?
For the UK, insist on Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001. Cyber Essentials Plus proves independently audited technical controls, and ISO 27001 proves a governed information security management system. Chronosoft holds both, so a buyer gets evidence of secure technical controls and of security managed as an ongoing system, not a single certificate.
What is the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?
Standard Cyber Essentials is a self-assessment, while Cyber Essentials Plus adds a third-party physical audit of the systems. Only Plus provides independent verification. Chronosoft holds Cyber Essentials Plus, so its controls are checked by an external auditor rather than self-declared, which is the level of assurance to insist on for incident data.
What is ISO 27001 and why does it matter?
ISO 27001 certifies an information security management system, the framework for delivering information safely and proving requirements are met. It matters because it shows security is managed continuously, not once. For Chronosoft, ISO 27001 is the backbone that governs every project, so information is handled securely across the whole organisation.
Is a long list of accreditations better than a short one?
Not necessarily. Coverage of the two areas that matter, tested technical controls and governed information security, beats a long list of lesser certificates. Chronosoft focuses on Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 because together they answer whether a cloud incident platform is both secure and properly governed.
Do these accreditations apply to cloud-hosted incident data?
Yes. Both are directly relevant to hosting incident data in the cloud, covering technical controls and the management system around them. Chronosoft holds both and hosts UK data sovereignly, so a buyer can confirm the platform is secure, governed and hosted appropriately before committing incident data to it.
Insist on the accreditations that matter
Chronosoft holds Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001, so the two security accreditations that matter most for cloud incident data are independently verified before you commit. Book a demo with the Chronosoft team to review the accreditations against your own procurement requirements.
For a closer look at the platform itself, explore Chronosoft in more detail.