PEP Accelerates Cybersecurity Standards with Cyber Essentials Certification Drive

Precision Engineering Plastics (PEP) is reinforcing its commitment to data security and supply chain integrity by pursuing Cyber Essentials Certification, a UK government-backed scheme overseen by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). This initiative comes in response to heightened client expectations and regulatory demands across sectors such as defence (MoD), aerospace, automotive, and medical devices, where cybersecurity is mission-critical.

Why Cyber Essentials Matters for Our Clients

Cyber Essentials establishes a robust baseline of technical controls designed to protect organisations from common cyber threats. The framework focuses on five key areas:

• Firewalls
• Secure Configuration
• User Access Control
• Malware Protection
• Security Update Management

By implementing and accrediting these measures, PEP ensures that sensitive data and intellectual property remain secure throughout the design, tooling, and injection moulding process.  Safeguarding financial security by protecting transactional integrity and preventing costly disruptions.

This certification is not just a compliance milestone, it’s a strategic investment in risk reduction, supply chain resilience, and customer confidence.

PEP’s Cybersecurity Commitment

We already operate under stringent quality and compliance frameworks, including IATF16949 and ISO9001:2015, which underpin our reputation for reliability in high-spec industries. Adding Cyber Essentials to our portfolio strengthens this foundation, assuring clients that PEP is not a weak link in their supply chain.

Our target for full certification is Q1 2026, supported by proactive network assessments and security upgrades in partnership with leading IT specialists. This timeline aligns with our broader vision of delivering end-to-end project management with uncompromising security standards.

What This Means for Key Industries

• Defence & MoD: Compliance with Cyber Essentials ensures secure collaboration on sensitive programmes, safeguarding classified data and mission-critical components.
• Aerospace: Protects design files and production data for safety-critical parts, reducing vulnerability in global supply chains.
• Automotive: Secures intellectual property for advanced components, from 2-shot moulded parts to insert moulding assemblies, supporting OEM and Tier-1 suppliers.
• Medical Devices: Reinforces trust in PEP’s ability to handle regulated products, from ventilator components to orthopaedic tools, under strict data protection protocols.

PEP: Your Trusted Partner for Secure Manufacturing

With over three decades of expertise in precision injection moulding, in-house tooling, and advanced polymer solutions, PEP combines technical excellence with operational security. Our capabilities include:

• Injection moulding up to 650T, including 2K/2-shot moulding and insert/overmoulding.
• In-house toolroom with advanced CAD/CAM systems for rapid prototyping and production tooling.
• Full Design for Manufacture (DFM) support, mouldflow analysis, and APQP processes.
• Compliance-driven quality assurance backed by zero-defects culture and Six Sigma methodologies.

Looking Ahead

Cyber Essentials certification is more than a badge, it’s a promise to our clients that PEP will continue to lead in quality, innovation, and security. As industries evolve and threats become more sophisticated, we remain committed to delivering secure, sustainable, and high-performance solutions for every project.