The Typing Works Passes Cyber Essentials Assessment

The Typing Works has passed its Cyber Essentials assessment. Our assessor has finished grading our answers and confirmed our successful result.

For clients who send us audio recordings, video files and documents for transcription, this provides valuable reassurance. We take cyber security seriously and maintain technical controls that help protect our systems against common online threats.

What is Cyber Essentials?

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed cyber security certification scheme. It helps organisations protect their IT systems against common internet-based attacks through five technical controls: firewalls, secure configuration, security update management, user access control and malware protection.

The assessment involves a self-assessment questionnaire that an independent assessor reviews. Our successful result confirms that our answers met the scheme’s requirements for the scope of our assessment.

What does this mean for our transcription clients?

Transcription files can contain much more than spoken words. Research interviews, business meetings and personal accounts can reveal names, contact details, confidential discussions and sensitive information.

When you choose a transcription company, you need confidence in how that company approaches security. Our Cyber Essentials assessment gives you a recognised benchmark to consider when choosing The Typing Works.

The five controls address practical risks that could affect the systems we use for our work:

• Firewalls help block unauthorised connections between the internet and our systems.
• Secure configuration reduces potential entry points through safer device and software settings.
• Security update management addresses known software vulnerabilities that criminals could exploit.
• User access control helps limit access to the people who need it for their work.
• Malware protection helps defend devices against malicious software.

Together, these measures help reduce the risk of common cyber attacks that could compromise confidential information or interrupt a transcription project.

Why cyber security matters when you send files for transcription

A recording may capture information that never appears in a public document. Participants might discuss personal experiences, unpublished findings or commercially sensitive plans.

Protecting that information requires attention to the technology behind the transcription service, as well as the finished transcript. Cyber Essentials focuses on core technical safeguards that help organisations defend the systems they use to handle information.

For our clients, the benefit is straightforward: you can choose a transcription provider that has completed an independent review of its Cyber Essentials self-assessment.

Does Cyber Essentials guarantee complete security?

No certification can eliminate every cyber risk. Cyber Essentials addresses common internet-based threats and provides a foundation for ongoing security work.

We view our successful assessment as part of our continuing responsibility to protect client information. Maintaining security requires ongoing attention to software updates, access permissions and device settings.

Can Cyber Essentials help with supplier checks?

Yes. If your organisation checks the cyber security credentials of transcription suppliers, Cyber Essentials provides a recognised point of reference.

It can support your supplier review alongside questions about confidentiality, file transfers, data retention and any requirements specific to your project. Contact us before sending sensitive material so we can discuss your requirements and the appropriate arrangements.

Choose The Typing Works for your next transcription project

Our successful Cyber Essentials assessment reflects our commitment to responsible, security-conscious transcription.

Need a transcript of an interview, meeting or other recording? Contact The Typing Works today to discuss your files, confidentiality requirements and deadline, and request a transcription quote.