
London, UK — Old.St Labs has officially achieved Cyber Essentials Certification, a UK government-backed certification that validates an organisation’s commitment to protecting against common cyber threats and maintaining robust cybersecurity practices.
"Security and performance go hand-in-hand. By achieving Cyber Essentials certification, we are ensuring that Old.St Labs remains a safe, accountable, and trusted pair of hands for our clients' most critical digital assets."
Rob Woodhead, Co-founder of Old.St Labs
For clients and partners, this certification delivers real confidence, reinforcing assurance that working with Old.St Labs means:
As digital ecosystems grow more complex, this certification ensures that clients are supported by a partner that is both proactive and accountable when it comes to protecting critical assets.
If you’re looking to work with a partner that prioritises security as much as performance, we’d be glad to speak.
Contact us at: hello@old.st
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