Security that wins business

Win Enterprise Clients.
Scale Your Agency.

Enterprise brands demand vendor security compliance. We make sure you pass—and win the business. We've helped agencies land Nike, Meta, and Disney-calibre clients.

CISSP Certified
£1M → £10M+ Agency Growth
100% Assessment Pass Rate
Creative agency team collaborating in modern office
Enterprise ReadyNike · Meta · Disney
Certification4-6 Weeks
The Challenge

Your Creative Work Is Amazing.
But It's Not Enough.

You've built an incredible agency. Now enterprise brands are calling. But there's a hurdle most agencies don't see coming.

The Scenario

You've caught the attention of a FTSE 100 or Fortune 500 brand. Your portfolio is strong. Your pitch is ready. Then procurement sends over a 200+ question security assessment.

The Reality

  • 87% of enterprise procurement now includes mandatory vendor security assessments
  • Average security questionnaire: 200+ questions on data handling, access controls, and incident response
  • Fail the assessment = lose the pitch—no matter how good your creative is
  • Many agencies never even get to pitch because they can't pass initial screening

Enterprise Security Requirements

  • Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus
  • ISO 27001 Certification
  • SOC 2 Type II (US clients)
  • GDPR Compliance Documentation
  • Client-Specific Security Policies
  • Incident Response Procedures
  • Business Continuity Plans
  • Third-Party Risk Management

Nike, Meta, Google, and Disney all have their own additional requirements on top of standard certifications.

The Opportunity

Turn Security Into Your Competitive Advantage

While your competitors fail at the procurement stage, you sail through. The agencies that invest in security infrastructure gain a massive edge.

Win Bigger Contracts

Enterprise clients represent long-term, high-value relationships worth 10-50x typical SMB work.

Competitive Differentiation

Most agencies can't pass security requirements. Being enterprise-ready immediately sets you apart.

ROI That Makes Sense

Security investment pays for itself with one enterprise contract win. Often within weeks.

12/12Security assessments passed for one agency in a single year
4-6 WeeksTypical time to Cyber Essentials Plus certification
Demystified

What Enterprise Clients Actually Require

It sounds daunting, but here's the truth: most agencies aren't far from compliance. You just need a structured approach.

Security Controls

  • Data protection & GDPR compliance
  • Access controls & identity management
  • Endpoint security & device management
  • Network security & encryption
  • Incident response procedures
  • Business continuity & backup

People & Processes

  • Employee security training
  • Third-party/subcontractor management
  • Physical security (office access)
  • Insurance & liability coverage
  • Data retention policies
  • Secure disposal procedures

Certifications Required

  • Cyber Essentials / Plus — UK Standard
  • ISO 27001 — International
  • SOC 2 Type II — US clients
  • GDPR Documentation — European data
  • Client-Specific Policies — Meta, Google, etc.

Good news: We handle the heavy lifting so you focus on winning the work.

How We Help

Security Services That Win Business

Every service is designed to help you pass enterprise security assessments and unlock bigger opportunities.

Cyber Essentials & Plus

Fast-track UK government certification—increasingly required by enterprise and government clients.

  • 4-6 week certification timeline
  • Full preparation & remediation
  • Assessment coordination
  • Annual renewal management

ISO 27001 Readiness

Comprehensive preparation for the international gold standard in information security management.

  • Gap analysis against ISO controls
  • Policy & procedure development
  • Implementation support
  • Certification body liaison

Infrastructure That Passes Scrutiny

Build IT systems that enterprise clients trust. From secure cloud setup to identity management.

  • Secure Google/Microsoft 365 setup
  • Identity & access management (SSO, MFA)
  • Endpoint protection & device management
  • Encrypted file sharing & collaboration

Ongoing Compliance Management

Stay compliant without internal overhead. We manage your certifications and keep you enterprise-ready.

  • Continuous monitoring & maintenance
  • Policy updates as requirements evolve
  • Staff security awareness training
  • Annual certification renewals

Client Data Protection

Secure handling of client assets and data—essential when working with enterprise brand materials.

  • NDA-compliant data workflows
  • Client-specific security requirements
  • Data retention & disposal policies
  • Access controls for client projects
Beyond Security

Full IT Support for Creative Teams

We understand the unique IT needs of creative agencies—from high-performance workstations to large file workflows.

Creative Workflow Support

  • High-performance workstation management
  • Adobe Creative Cloud administration
  • Large file storage & transfer solutions
  • Render farm & processing support
  • DAM (Digital Asset Management) guidance

Collaboration & Productivity

  • Slack, Teams, Google Workspace management
  • Project management tool integrations
  • Client collaboration portals
  • Video conferencing optimisation
  • Remote & hybrid work infrastructure

Reliable IT Support

  • Fast helpdesk for creative teams
  • Hardware procurement & setup
  • New starter onboarding (Mac & PC)
  • Vendor management (software, ISP)
  • Office moves & studio setups
Your Growth Path

The Agency Growth Journey

See where you are today and where security can take you tomorrow.

Boutique Agency

£500K - £1M revenue

Working with SMB clients, minimal security requirements

The Situation

Basic IT setup, reactive support. Not yet equipped for enterprise procurement.

The Gap

Security not a priority yet—but limits your client options

How We Help

Foundation building & awareness

Growth Agency

£1M - £3M revenue

Starting to attract mid-market interest

The Situation

First enterprise RFPs reveal security gaps. Realisation that bigger clients need more than great creative.

The Gap

Lost opportunities due to failed security assessments

How We Help

Cyber Essentials certification, foundational security infrastructure

Scaling Agency

£3M - £10M revenue

Actively pursuing enterprise clients

The Situation

Multiple security assessments running in parallel. Security becomes a regular topic in pitches.

The Gap

Need systematic approach to compliance

How We Help

ISO 27001 readiness, robust infrastructure, ongoing assessment support

Enterprise-Ready

£10M+ revenue

Trusted vendor to major brands

The Situation

Security is competitive advantage, not obstacle. Winning clients others can't even pitch to.

The Gap

Maintaining excellence and continuous improvement

How We Help

Strategic IT partner, ongoing compliance, continuous security enhancement

Success Story

"Blue Icon helped us land our first Fortune 500 client within 6 months"

A 25-person creative agency wanted to pitch a major global brand but failed the initial security screening. We delivered a comprehensive security overhaul and Cyber Essentials Plus certification. They passed the reassessment and won a contract worth 10x their typical project value.

6Weeks to certification
£750KContract value won
10xvs typical project size
"We'd been trying to break into enterprise clients for years. Within six months of working with Blue Icon, we landed our biggest contract ever. The security investment paid for itself many times over."
— Creative Director, London Agency
Helped agencies collectively win £5M+ in enterprise contracts
Supported one agency through 12 security assessments in one year—passed all 12
Average time from engagement to first enterprise win: 4-6 months
Our Clients' Success

Enterprise Brands Our Agency Clients Have Won

Our agency clients have successfully passed security assessments and won work with these and other major brands.

NikeSportswear
MetaTechnology
DisneyEntertainment
AmazonE-commerce
UnileverFMCG
L'OréalBeauty
BMWAutomotive
SamsungTechnology
NetflixEntertainment
AdidasSportswear
GoogleTechnology
Coca-ColaBeverages

Our agency clients have successfully passed security assessments and won work with these and other major global brands.

What Agency Leaders Say

Trusted by Ambitious Agencies

"The Cyber Essentials certification process was painless. Blue Icon handled everything—we barely noticed it happening. Four weeks later, we were certified."
SR
Sophie ReynoldsOperations Director, Digital Agency
"We were mid-pitch for a major retailer when they asked for our security credentials. Blue Icon fast-tracked our preparation and we passed. That contract changed our business."
MC
Marcus ChenFounder, Brand Agency
The Investment

Security That Pays For Itself

Frame it as an investment, not a cost. One enterprise contract typically covers years of security investment.

Without Security Investment

  • Failed security assessments
  • Lost enterprise opportunities
  • Stuck with SMB clients only
  • Average project: £15K-£50K

With Security Investment

  • Pass enterprise assessments
  • Win Fortune 500 clients
  • Access to £500K+ contracts
  • Long-term client relationships

Typical Investment & Returns

Cyber Essentials Plus
4-6 weeks
Fast-track certification
ISO 27001 Readiness
3-6 months
International gold standard
First Enterprise Win
Avg. 4-6 months
After engagement
Typical ROI
10-50x
On security investment

Flexible pricing aligned with agency cash flow. Per-user monthly support or project-based certification packages.

Tools We Know

Deep Expertise With Agency Tech

We understand the creative industry stack—from Adobe Creative Cloud to video production workflows.

Creative & Design

AiAdobe CC
FgFigma
SkSketch
C4DCinema 4D
AeAfter Effects
DVDaVinci

Productivity & Collaboration

GGoogle Workspace
MMicrosoft 365
SSlack
NNotion
MoMonday.com
AAsana

Storage & File Transfer

DbDropbox
GDGoogle Drive
WTWeTransfer
FrFrame.io
BxBox
ODOneDrive

Security & Identity

OkOkta
1P1Password
CSCrowdStrike
MDMicrosoft Defender
CFCloudflare
JfJamf
FAQ

Questions Agency Leaders Ask

Most agencies achieve Cyber Essentials certification within 4-6 weeks. We handle the heavy lifting—gap analysis, remediation support, documentation, and assessment coordination—so your team can focus on client work.

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification focusing on essential security controls—it's faster and more affordable (4-6 weeks). ISO 27001 is a comprehensive international standard requiring ongoing management systems and takes 3-6 months. Many agencies start with Cyber Essentials Plus and progress to ISO 27001 as they pursue larger enterprise clients.

Increasingly, yes. Most enterprise brands now require vendors to complete security assessments before even considering a pitch. Without proper security credentials, your agency won't make it past procurement—regardless of how good your creative work is. We've seen agencies lose opportunities worth hundreds of thousands because they couldn't pass initial security screening.

We offer fast-track security assessment preparation for agencies with imminent deadlines. We'll audit your current setup, identify critical gaps, help you address blockers quickly, and prepare you for the assessment. Contact us immediately—we've helped agencies turn around security readiness in as little as 2-3 weeks when urgently needed.

Absolutely. We prepare comprehensive documentation packs and can help you complete vendor security questionnaires accurately. We also maintain your answers so future questionnaires are faster to complete. Many enterprise questionnaires cover similar ground—once you've done one properly, subsequent ones become much easier.

Yes, we have extensive experience supporting Mac-first creative environments. We manage macOS devices alongside Windows, implement Mac-compatible security solutions, and understand the specific needs of design and video production workflows.

Certifications require annual renewal and ongoing compliance. We provide continuous monitoring, policy updates as requirements evolve, staff security awareness training, and renewal management. This ensures you maintain your certifications without internal overhead and are always ready when the next enterprise opportunity comes along.

We start with a comprehensive audit of your current infrastructure. We don't force you onto new systems unnecessarily—we work with what you have where possible and recommend changes only when they're genuinely needed for security, compliance, or efficiency. Minimal disruption is a priority.

Enterprise clients often have specific requirements beyond standard certifications. We help you build a flexible security foundation that can be adapted to meet various client demands. We can also support you through client-specific security assessments and help you implement any additional controls required.

Yes, we specialise in supporting distributed creative teams. Our cloud-first approach ensures your team can work securely from anywhere. We implement solutions that work across borders while meeting data protection requirements like GDPR, which is often a concern when working with international enterprise clients.

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