At Oaklands, safety has always been at the core of everything we do; from the physical protection our products provide on construction sites and highways, to the way we operate as a responsible, forward-thinking manufacturer.
Today, we announce another important milestone in our commitment to excellence: the achievement of Cyber Essentials certification.
What is Cyber Essentials and why does it matter?
Cyber Essentials is a UK Government-backed certification scheme designed to help organisations protect themselves against the most common cyber threats.
In an era where cyber threats are increasing across all sectors, this certification demonstrates that a business has taken essential, proactive steps to secure its systems, data, and operations.
Achieving Cyber Essentials aligns perfectly with our long-standing commitments to:
- Quality and reliability
- Customer trust and transparency
- Continuous improvement and innovation
It also complements our existing accreditations, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, reinforcing a holistic approach to both operational excellence and responsible business practices.
The benefits for our customers
Cyber Essentials is not just an internal milestone – it delivers tangible value to every organisation we work with.
Increased data security
Customers can be confident that their information, from enquiries to project specifications, is handled with robust protection against common cyber threats.
Enhanced trust and credibility
Certification provides independent validation that we operate to recognised cyber security standards, strengthening confidence across our supply chain.
Stronger, more resilient partnerships
With cyber security increasingly a requirement for doing business, including eligibility for certain contracts, our certification supports smoother collaboration and future opportunities.
Raising standards across the industry
Cyber security is no longer just an IT concern, it’s a business-critical responsibility across manufacturing and infrastructure sectors.
By achieving Cyber Essentials, Oaklands is:
- Setting a benchmark for responsible manufacturing practices
- Supporting a more secure and resilient supply chain
- Demonstrating leadership in an industry where trust and reliability are essential
With over 215,000 certificates awarded across the UK, Cyber Essentials is becoming a recognised standard for organisations committed to safeguarding their operations and partners.
A natural extension of our Company Values
From crash-tested barriers to site safety systems, our products are designed to protect people in the real world.
Cyber Essentials extends that same philosophy into the digital space – ensuring that the systems behind our business are just as secure as the products we deliver.
Because at Oaklands, safety isn’t just what we make – it’s how we operate.
Looking ahead
Cyber Essentials is an important step, but not the finish line.
We remain committed to continually improving our systems, processes, and protections; ensuring that our customers, partners, and stakeholders can rely on Oaklands Plastics with complete confidence.
