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Why Nine23

Adding Value To You

We understand that we must add value to you and that security should enable, not restrict. That’s why our high-assurance managed services are designed with enablement at their core – delivering usability without compromising security.

Our value lies in empowering cyber security and resilience across highly regulated UK markets, for which we design, build, and manage systems that are fully aligned with NCSC/DSIT guidance and Secure by Design principles and fully compliant with regulatory requirements.

We believe that we should fit into your business model and deliver your requirements whatever people, process, or technology requirement you may have.

We exist to make technology usable, secure, and trusted. Ensuring mission-critical operations are always supported, never constrained.

End User Focused

Trusted & Proven Experts

High Assurance Security

100% UK Data Sovereignty

Straightforward & Transparent

Our Certifications and Accreditations

Nine23’s certifications and accreditations show our continuous commitment to industry compliance and regulations.

Security Clearance incl. Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 3

Security Clearance (SC) is a status granted to individuals allowing them access to classified information (state or organisational secrets) or to restricted areas, after completion of a thorough background check.

All Nine23 operations staff have Security Clearance.

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management system

ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management system is the international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS). Organisations use the standard to demonstrate their ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

ISO 9001 compliance is reviewed by an external auditor on an annual basis.

Health and Social Care Network (HSCN)

ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 Service Management

ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 Service Management is the global standard that describes the requirements for an information technology service management (ITSM) system to ensure that their ITSM process are aligned both with the needs of the business and international best practice.

ISO 20000 helps organisations benchmark how they deliver managed services, measure service levels and assess their performance.

Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+)

Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) is a UK Government-backed, industry-supported advanced level certification scheme introduced in the UK by the National Cyber Security Centre to help organisations demonstrate operational security against common cyber-attacks. The Cyber Essentials scheme identifies some fundamental technical security controls that an organisation needs to have in place to help defend against Internet-borne threats.

Public Services Network (PSN) Code of Service (CoS)

Nine23 has an established Public Services Network (PSN) Code of Service (CoS) compliance certificate. This enables us to provide services or applications available over the PSN to customers who need it and also publish services for others if required.

Public Sector information carried across the PSN is rated at OFFICIAL under the Government Security Classification Policy (GSC) for which we can design, build and support solutions.

ISO/14001:2015 Environmental Management System

ISO/14001:2015 Environmental Management System is an internationally agreed standard that sets out the requirements for an environmental management system. It helps organizations improve their environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste, gaining a competitive advantage and the trust of stakeholders.

Nine23 are compliant with ISO 14001.

ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System

ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System emphasises the importance of risk management, a formal, top management-driven process which provides the basis for a set of controls that help manage information’s security risks. ISO 27001 compliance is reviewed by an external auditor on an annual basis.

Why Partner with Nine23?

We understand the importance of adding benefit to each other as a strategic partnership.

Agile

As an SME, we deploy agile methodology in our development process but, more than that, are an agile organisation at heart. We move fast because we understand the need for expediency. Agile is both a process and a frame of mind; Nine23 are committed to both to make sure every project we deliver is delivered on time, if not sooner. 

High Assurance Security

Our data centres have a high degree of physical as well as technological controls and security. Sites are secured up to List X, List N or higher. All data centres are in the scope of Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, 20000-1, 14001 and 9001 – including PCI, CSA and more. Nine23 staff are vetted and cleared to SC and NPPV3 as a minimum.

UK Data Sovereignty 

Nine23 is a UK company and our sovereign private cloud, Platform FLEX is operated and managed from UK data centres located in data centres geographically dispersed for additional resilience – Disaster Recovery (DR), backup / data replication and business continuity services as needed.

Owned Infrastructure

Being wholly owned by Nine23 allows a significant degree of control and flexibility to meet your requirements as well as reassurance that your security classification needs can be met or exceeded.

Collaboration Tools

We are registered and approved by the following collaboration tools and platforms to meet your compliance needs.