The Customer:

Bristol Dockyards – a Bristol-based cultural and heritage site, operated by SS Great Britain Trust

The Challenge:

Bristol Dockyards wanted to strengthen its overall cyber security through a best practice approach including recognised UK accreditation such as Cyber Essentials. Like many organisations in Bristol, they faced increasing cyber threats, finite budgets for IT and the need to demonstrate good governance and oversight of a structured approach to cyber security policies.

The Solution:

Three Cherries, a Bristol-based IT support and cyber security provider, delivered a complete Cyber Essentials certification programme alongside ongoing security improvements.

Key elements included:

· Presenting a cyber security strategy to Directors and Trustees

· Developed a prioritised cyber action plan with the internal IT team- Managed Cyber Essentials certification using Cybersmart

· Provided remediation support and compliance guidance

· Delivered penetration testing to validate infrastructure

The Outcome:

Bristol Dockyards achieved and continues to maintain Cyber Essentials certification.

Results included:

· Achieved Cyber Essentials certification

· Established annual certification process

· Improved visibility of risks and controls

· Strengthened cyber security posture

· Increased confidence for stakeholders

· Ongoing cyber security plan in place

Why This Matters for Businesses Like Bristol Dockyards

Cyber Essentials is increasingly important for organisations across Bristol looking to demonstrate compliance, reduce risk, and build trust with partners and customers.

Ongoing Support

Three Cherries continues to provide cyber security support, certification renewals, and ongoing improvements for Bristol Dockyards.

Get in Touch!

Looking to make your business Cyber Essentials certified? Get in touch! At Three Cherries, we take the gamble out of business technology.