When you’re dealing with fertility, trust matters. At Examen, we support fertility clinics across the UK and provide male fertility testing services for patients. That means we handle patient identifiable information and sensitive health data every day, and this is a responsibility we take very seriously. That’s why we’re pleased to share that we have recently achieved Cyber Essentials certification.
What is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is a UK Government-backed scheme designed to help companies protect themselves against the most common cyber threats. It focuses on the implementation of practical and effective controls that reduce the risk of cyber-attacks such as phishing, malware, and unauthorised access.
Why this matters
Fertility testing is personal. It can involve sensitive information, difficult conversations, and life-changing decisions. Patients deserve reassurance that their data is handled with care. Fertility clinics also need confidence that we handle their information safely and responsibly. Our Cyber Essentials Certification demonstrates that we actively take steps to protect:
- Patient identity and personal details
- Medical information and test results
- Referral and booking information
- Privacy throughout the testing journey
It also supports our wider approach to quality and continuous improvement. Alongside Cyber Essentials, our fertility service operates within robust quality frameworks including ISO 13485 certification and ISO 15189 accreditation, which help ensure reliable results, traceability, and accountability.
What Cyber Essentials means in practice
For Examen, Cyber Essentials reflects the steps we take behind the scenes to protect the systems and information that support our male fertility testing service. The certification covers key areas such as:
- Keeping our systems securely configured
- Restricting access so only authorised team members can view sensitive information
- Protecting against malware and other common cyber threats
- Applying updates and security patches promptly
- Using networks and devices securely, including when working remotely
Security is ongoing
Achieving Cyber Essentials is an important milestone for Examen; however, it isn’t a one-off tick-box exercise. It’s something we actively maintain and continuously improve. It forms part of our wider commitment to strengthening our systems as we grow our service.
Working with us
If you’re a fertility clinic looking for a trusted UK partner for male fertility testing, or a patient seeking fertility support, we’re always happy to talk.
To learn more about our services, or to discuss clinic onboarding, please contact us.