We are proud to announce that we have achieved Cyber Essentials Plus, the highest level of the UK Government-backed, independently verified cyber security scheme. This milestone strengthens our commitment to protecting sensitive data across the police, military, and wider communities we serve, and providing added assurance to prime contractors and sub-contractors in the defence and law enforcement ecosystems.
Lewis Butterworth, Managing Director said “A huge amount of work has gone into shoring up our IT security infrastructure. Not only does this put us in a much stronger position for contracts going forward but this level of diligence is absolutely paramount in the industries we supply”
How Chiltern Global achieved Cyber Essentials Plus
We have achieved Cyber Essentials every year since 2018, but as our company has grown, and we seek to expand into uncharted territory, ensuring we have robust IT security has become vital to our growth. As a result, at the start of this year we decided to upgrade to Cyber Essentials Plus.
Since making a commitment to our certification body, Cyber Tec Security, in January 2025, we have been working hard to improve our IT security systems. Improving our access control, malware protection and patching are some of the major steps we have made, alongside our IT support partners, OnIT who have helped to ensure we meet the highest standards required for this certification.
What is Cyber Essentials Plus and why is it important?
8.58 million cyber crimes were experienced by businesses over the past year, up from 7.78 million the previous year. This highlights the how essential it is for businesses to incorporate good IT security practices. A step up from Cyber Essentials, which is a self-assessed and evidenced assessment, Cyber Essentials Plus delves much deeper.
Cyber Essentials tests 5 key fundamental controls; secure configuration, user access control, malware protection, security update management, and firewalls. Whilst Cyber Essentials ensures you have these controls, Cyber Essentials Plus puts them to the test with an independent assessor, who does a hands-on test of your systems and processes.
Whilst you can never be 100% safe from cyber threats, Cyber Essentials Plus can help to safeguard businesses against up to 80% of common online security threats.
Why Cyber Essentials Plus matters for Defence Manufacturing and Law Enforcement Manufacturing
As a trusted supplier to defence prime contractors and multiple police framework agreements, achieving Cyber Essentials Plus gives our partners confidence that their sensitive data and specifications are protected to the highest independently verified standard.
For defence, this means intellectual property, technical designs, and testing information can be shared securely within the supply chain. For policing, it provides reassurance that operationally sensitive framework requirements such as unit-specific specifications, delivery locations, and order schedules are safeguarded against the most common cyber threats.
Meeting Cyber Essentials Plus is a prerequisite for any supplier managing official government data, as stipulated by Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 09/23. Achieving this standards puts us in a prime position to enter into police and defence supply chains and strengthens the trust placed in us to support front-line services with integrity and reliability. This certification reinforces our resilience across both sectors and demonstrates our commitment to delivering with security and assurance at every level.
Our Cyber Essentials Plus Certification
To view our digital certificate, and any further information regarding our certification, click on the Cyber Essentials Plus icon! If a physical certificate is required please don’t hesitate to get in touch and a member of the team will happily provide any documentation.
We are excited to announce that Chiltern Global is exhibiting at IDEX 2025, the world’s leading defence and security event, taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from February 17–21, 2025.
As a trusted provider of bespoke tactical equipment supporting defence procurement, we are showcasing our advanced manufacturing capabilities and latest innovations in military textiles, protective equipment, and contract manufacturing at Stand 07-A05.
Expanding Manufacturing Partnerships in the Middle East
We are actively developing new partnerships and strengthening existing collaborations in the Middle East, particularly in contract manufacturing for defence, police and security requirements. We see this as a huge opportunity to expand our presence in the region. We have recently opened our new office (1209 I-Rise Tower, Barsha Heights, Dubai, United Arab Emirates) in Dubai, headed by Ollie Butterworth, our Director of Business Development for the Middle East.
"We are very excited to be developing contract manufacturing opportunities with new and existing partners in the Middle East."
As the requirement for operational equipment grows, we are committed to delivering scalable, efficient, and fully customisable high quality manufacturing solutions to meet the specific needs of defence ministries and law enforcement worldwide.
Showcasing Our Manufacturing Acumen at IDEX 2025
At our stand (07-A05), we are demonstrating our contract manufacturing acumen. We are showcasing the work we have done for the rigorous demands of the service industries over the last 20 years. We help our partners through every stage of
development—from research and design to prototyping, production, and final delivery—guaranteeing reliability at every step. Head to our stand to find out more about:
- Precision Manufacturing for Defense & Security – We are showcasing our end-to-end manufacturing processes, from material selection to final production and delivery, ensuring consistent quality and durability.
- High-Performance Tactical Equipment– Our custom military backpacks, protective vests, and mission-ready apparel are built to withstand extreme conditions.
- Advanced Fabric Technologies – We are demonstrating the latest in abrasion resistance, waterproofing, and ballistic protection to enhance performance in the field.
- Quality & Performance Testing – We are presenting live insights into tear strength, tensile strength, hydrostatic pressure, and color fastness testing, ensuring all our products meet military and law enforcement specifications.
- Scalable Contract Manufacturing – With a focus on efficiency and customisation, we are discussing how we can support organisations in sourcing, producing, and delivering mission-critical equipment tailored to their needs.
You can find out more about our processes here: Chiltern Global Manufacturing Process
Unveiling Our New Catalogue at IDEX 2025
We are pleased to introduce our brand-new Chiltern Global catalogue at IDEX 2025, created in collaboration with Gray Associates, providing an in-depth look at our cutting-edge manufacturing processes. From military-grade fabrics to fully customised tactical equipment, our catalogue demonstrates our range of capabilities for contract manufacturing in the defence, police, and security industries, always guaranteeing superior performance, durability, and functionality.
Explore our catalogue here: Chiltern Global Catalogue
Why You Should Visit Us at IDEX 2025
We are ready to discuss how our UK-based manufacturing expertise can support defence, police and security requirements worldwide. Whether you are looking for customised tactical equipment, or contract manufacturing, we are here to deliver.
Join Us at IDEX 2025
- Date: February 17–21, 2025
- Location: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), UAE
- Stand: 07-A05
- Explore our catalogue: Chiltern Global Catalogue
- More about our processes: Chiltern Global Manufacturing Process
- Exhibitor Profile: Here
If you would like to arrange a meeting with us at IDEX, please contact us! You can find our contact details here or fill in the form below.
Contact Us
We are exhibiting at the Home Office‘s Security and Policing Event 2024. You can find us on stand A100 at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Hampshire, from 12-14 March 2024. We will be showcasing our latest advancements in public order equipment, particularly our new helmets, gloves, and riot shields. We will continue our longstanding commitment to supporting the law enforcement and defence sectors with high-quality equipment.
This year’s event forms a fantastic opportunity to showcase our range of products for the security and policing sectors, particularly our public order equipment. This includes our range of batons, public order limb protection, helmets, and riot shields.
Recent years have seen huge developments in the security and policing industries. Our Sales Manager, Cameron McDade, expressed his enthusiasm about the event. He stated “we’re excited to be exhibiting at this year’s security and policing event to showcase our latest exciting developments in public order equipment.” The team will be on hand to discuss any questions you may have about our products, and what it is we do.
If you would like to find out more information about our stand, and the exhibition, please check out our exhibitor profile here.
Security and Policing 2024 Timings
- Tuesday 12 March 2024 – 09:00-16:30
- Wednesday 13 March 2024 – 09:00-16:30
- Thursday 14 March 2024 – 09:00-15:00
Security and Policing 2024 Address
Hall 1, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Farnborough. Follow signs for Gate F, postcode GU14 6TQ
Get in touch
If you would like to contact a member of the team, please fill in the below contact form!
We are excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Emergency Services Show 2023, for the first time! You can find us at the NEC Birmingham from Tuesday 19th September to Wednesday 20th September 2023.
Make sure to visit Stand K126 in Hall 5 to talk to a member of the team. Our team will be more than happy to provide you with information about our products and services, answer any questions you may have, and discuss how we can meet your specific requirements.
If you haven’t picked up your ticket yet; you can register for a free pass below.
The Emergency Services Show is ‘the premier annual event in the UK for the blue light sector,’ bringing together over 500 leading brands. We see this as an excellent opportunity for us to showcase our police and prison equipment capabilities.
We have specialist capabilities across the police and prisons, military, and security industries and are keen to showcase our police, prison and security equipment; including our range of riot and protection equipment, batons, tactical vests, and much more.
“I’m looking forward to seeing customers and friends, old and new when visiting our stand [K126] at the emergency services show,” said Cameron McDade, Sales and Marketing Manager at Chiltern Global.
If you have you have any enquiries or would like further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
