Maintaining cyber security compliance is vital for modern businesses.
With rising threats and new regulations, organisations must meet recognised security standards.
ERS simplifies compliance without disrupting your operations.
Supporting Recognised Cyber Security Standards
We work closely with organisations to align IT environments with established frameworks and regulatory requirements, including:
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Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus
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NIS2 Directive
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Industry best-practice security frameworks and governance controls
Our approach ensures compliance is not treated as a one-off exercise, but as an ongoing, measurable part of your IT and security strategy.
Compliance for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Many compliance frameworks were not designed with smaller organisations in mind. We translate complex requirements into practical, achievable controls that fit your business size, sector, and risk profile.
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Understand which standards apply to your organisation
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Identify gaps across people, processes, and technology
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Implement proportionate security controls
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Maintain compliance through continuous monitoring and review
This enables you to demonstrate due diligence without overengineering or overspending.
Ongoing Compliance Through Managed Services
True compliance is not achieved through documentation alone. It depends on secure, well-managed systems that are continuously monitored and maintained.
Proactive management of endpoints, networks, and cloud platforms
Continuous monitoring for threats, vulnerabilities, and policy drift
Application of updates, patches, and configuration controls
Reporting and audit-ready evidence
By embedding compliance into day-to-day IT operations, we reduce risk while improving resilience and confidence.
Our goal is to make cyber security compliance clear, sustainable, and aligned with your business objectives.
With the right expertise and managed support, compliance becomes a competitive advantage—not a burden.
Cyber Security Compliance FAQs
Ensure your business meets evolving regulatory requirements with Cyber Security Compliance services from ERS. Designed for Irish organisations tackling complex data protection laws and industry standards, our compliance offerings include risk assessments, policy development, gap analysis, governance frameworks and remediation roadmaps.
By aligning your security controls with regulations such as GDPR and best-practice standards, ERS helps reduce legal and financial risk while building trust with customers and partners. With expert guidance, ongoing monitoring and tailored reporting, your security posture remains robust, auditable and aligned with compliance obligations.
What is cyber security compliance?
Cyber security compliance refers to meeting laws and standards governing data protection, security governance and risk controls, such as GDPR.
Why is compliance important for businesses?
Compliance helps avoid fines, legal penalties, reputational damage and ensures data and systems are protected in line with regulatory expectations.
Which regulations are relevant in Ireland?
Important standards include GDPR, PCI DSS (if handling card data), ISO 27001 and other sector-specific requirements.
How can ERS help with compliance?
ERS provides assessments, policy development, gap analysis, governance frameworks and remediation plans to align with regulations.
What is a compliance gap analysis?
It identifies where current security controls fall short of regulatory requirements and recommends specific improvements.
Does compliance improve cyber security?
Yes. Compliance frameworks often overlap with security best practices, strengthening overall protection and reducing risk.
Is compliance a one-time effort?
No. Compliance is ongoing — requiring regular reviews, updates to controls and monitoring to stay aligned with laws and risks.
Can compliance help with customer trust?
Yes. Demonstrating compliance builds confidence that your business manages data responsibly and securely.
Is compliance required for SMEs?
Yes. Irish and EU data protection laws apply to organisations of all sizes handling personal data.
What are the benefits of cyber security compliance?
Benefits include reduced risk, improved security posture, better governance, legal protection and enhanced organisational credibility.