Optimas International Achieves Cyber Essentials Certification
Gloucester, UK – 21 July 2026 – Optimas International, a leading global fastener distributor and provider of integrated supply chain solutions, has achieved Cyber Essentials certification.
The certification provides independent, technically verified confirmation that Optimas International’s cyber security controls are robust, and that the organisation is well-equipped to safeguard sensitive information entrusted to it while defending against common cyber threats.
As Optimas International expands its global footprint, Cyber Essentials further reinforces the company’s reputation as a trusted international industrial distributor. By adopting recognised best practices and independently validating its cyber security controls, Optimas International is better positioned to meet customer expectations, support supplier assurance programmes and satisfy stringent security requirements of businesses operating across regulated sectors.
“Cyber security is not a one-time achievement, or a ‘set it and forget it’ exercise. It demands ongoing investment, vigilance and improvement. This first stage certification confirms the commitment to the security controls we have in place today while reinforcing our continued focus on secure and resilient operations in the future as we work towards ISO27001 accreditation,” says Brian Long, Chief Information Officer.
“Cyber Essentials forms an important part of our wider, ongoing cyber security strategy, which includes employee awareness training, proactive security monitoring, timely software updates and the continual review of security processes.”
As Optimas International expands operations, it remains committed to investing in the people, technologies and processes that uphold the highest standards of information security, data protection and operational resilience.
About Optimas International
Optimas International is a tech-enabled industrial distributor providing fasteners, components, inventory management and supply chain solutions across the UK, Europe and APAC. Partnering with domestic and global manufacturers, the company delivers bespoke, engineering-led and technology-enabled programmes designed to improve efficiency, quality, supply chain resilience and profitability for its customers. With strong regional expertise supported by scalable capabilities, Optimas ensures customers benefit from reliable supply, operational insight, engineering support and consistent service wherever they operate.
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