Ciphr accreditations, awards and memberships

Ciphr accreditations and data security

Ciphr ISO 27001:2022 – Information Security
ISO 27001:2022 – Information Security

Ciphr holds the ISO 27001:2022 certification, an internationally recognised best practice framework for an information security management system.

Ciphr ISO 9001: 2015 – Quality Management System
ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System

Ciphr implements the ISO 9001 standard to ensure our working practices are as efficient and effective as possible.

Ciphr ISO 14001: 2015 – Environmental Management System
ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management System

Ciphr holds the ISO 14001 certification to ensure that we address various aspects of environmental management in our organisation.

CIPD People Development Partner (Ciphr)
CIPD People Development Partner

Ciphr is the first HR tech company to achieve the CIPD People Development Partner award (PDP).

Ciphr is an accredited G-Cloud 15 Supplier
Accredited G-Cloud 15 Supplier

The G-Cloud is a government framework through which Ciphr is accredited to provide public sector buyers with cloud-based services without needing to go through a full tender process.

Ciphr Cyber Essentials Plus
Cyber Essentials Plus

Ciphr holds the Cyber Essentials Plus certificate of assurance, a government-backed scheme that is independently audited.

Microsoft Certified Gold Partner (Ciphr)
Microsoft Certified Gold Partner

Ciphr is a Microsoft Gold Partner, representing consistent capability, expertise and commitment to the use of Microsoft platforms.

Ciphr awards

2026 Thames Valley Tech & Innovation: Tech Company of the Year & High Growth Tech Company of the Year Award (Ciphr)
2026 Thames Valley: Tech Company of the Year & High Growth Tech Company of the Year Award

Ciphr was recognised as the Thames Valley Tech Company of the Year 2026, taking home the biggest award of the night. Ciphr’s strong, profitable performance and investment in product developments over the past year also saw us rewarded with the High Growth Tech Company of the Year Award.

Thames Valley 250 (Ciphr)
Thames Valley 250

Ciphr placed in The Business Magazine's 2026 edition of the Thames Valley 250 - an annual ranking that celebrates the top privately-owned businesses in the region, listed by annual sales turnover.

2025 Thames Valley Tech & Innovation Award (Ciphr)
2025 Thames Valley Tech & Innovation Award

We're proud to have been named Tech Employer of the Year at the prestigious Thames Valley Tech and Innovation Awards 2025.

2025 Software Product of the Year (Ciphr)
2025 Software Product of the Year

Ciphr Payroll was named the best Software Product of the Year at the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) Annual Excellence Awards 2025.

Thames Valley SME Growth 100 (Ciphr)
Thames Valley SME Growth 100

Ciphr placed 51st in the 2025 edition of the Thames Valley SME Growth 100 index. The index recognises and promotes the region's high-growth SMEs (with a turnover of up to £25m), and is ranked by year-on-year growth.

Ciphr memberships

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Member of The UK 5% Club

The 5% Club is focused on creating momentum behind the recruitment of apprentices and graduates into the workforce. Its members consist of public and private companies in the UK who want to make a difference and support the UK’s ability to compete in increasingly tough global markets.

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Endometriosis friendly employer

Ciphr is committed to developing a work environment and culture that enables employees with endometriosis to thrive at work.