Lee Spring Achieves Cyber Essentials Certification

UK-based spring manufacturer demonstrates dedication to protecting critical systems and customer data

Lee Spring, a leading spring supplier with manufacturing in the UK, has successfully achieved Cyber Essentials certification, the UK government-backed program that helps organizations protect themselves against common cyber threats. The certification demonstrates Lee Spring's commitment to implementing robust cybersecurity controls across its operations, protecting both its manufacturing systems and sensitive customer information from cyber-attacks.

"In today's increasingly connected manufacturing environment, cybersecurity is not just an IT concern, it's fundamental to our operational resilience and our responsibility to our customers," said Kirill Forin, Director of Networking and System Integration at Lee Spring. "Achieving Cyber Essentials certification reflects our proactive approach to safeguarding our systems and data. It gives our customers, partners, and employees confidence that we take information security seriously and have the essential controls in place to protect against the most common cyber threats."

Cyber Essentials, administered by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), requires organizations to demonstrate effective implementation of five key technical controls: firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection, and security update management.

For Lee Spring, this certification strengthens its position when working with clients who require assured cybersecurity standards and supports compliance with data protection regulations. The company views this achievement as a foundation for ongoing security improvements and a demonstration of its commitment to best practices in the manufacturing sector. The certification process involved a comprehensive assessment of Lee Spring's IT infrastructure and security policies, ensuring that essential cybersecurity measures are embedded throughout the organization.

About Lee Spring
Lee Spring is a global manufacturer of mechanical springs and related products. Lee Spring carries a line of 25,000+ stock springs and manufactures custom springs made to customer specifications. Established in 1918, Lee Spring is an ISO 9001:2015 registered company headquartered in Brooklyn, NY USA and has multiple locations in the United States, as well as locations in Mexico, Europe, China and India.

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