Certification support

When a buyer or contract demands assurance, move fast without overload.

YDC.is is designed for organisations that need a certification or control framework delivered in a practical timeframe.

Low frictionConsultancy does the heavy lifting.

Shorter pathBuilt around the requirement and deadline.

Ongoing controlProtects reduces maintenance work after certification.

Consultancy-led programme

Scope & gap analysisComplete

Policy packDrafting

Assessment prepScheduled

Why this works

Clear route to the outcome

Heavy lifting handled for you

Lighter maintenance afterwards

Snapshot

Evidence mapped73%

Priority gaps5

Core buyer problem

A new customer, renewal or tender now requires external assurance.

Core buyer problem

You need people who can close gaps, build the evidence pack and get you through assessment.

Core buyer problem

Protects keeps the recurring burden lighter after certification.

Supported outcomes

Choose the route that matches the commercial requirement.

Outcome	Best fit when...	How YDC + Protects helps
Cyber Essentials	You need a recognised baseline quickly.	We scope remediation, coordinate submissions and give you a clean control baseline.
Cyber Essentials Plus	The contract requires independent technical verification.	We lead readiness, testing prep and evidence handling.
ISO 27001	You need a formal ISMS to satisfy enterprise customers.	Consultancy drives the programme; Protects supports policies, ownership and evidence.
SOC 2	You sell into customers that expect a US-style controls report.	We help define the control environment and support an audit-ready rhythm.
Wider standards	Quality, resilience or AI governance is part of diligence or procurement.	We tailor the programme to the standard and keep owners focused on the work that matters.

Next step

Use a short scoping call to identify the quickest route that satisfies your customer or contract.