Cyber Essentials is a government-backed cyber security certification scheme that aims to encourage a good baseline of cyber security hygiene across organisations of all sizes in all sectors. Compliant implementations of the following controls can help protect your business from the most common internet-based attacks.
- Boundary firewalls and Internet Gateways.
- Secure Configuration.
- User Access Control.
- Malware Protection.
- Patch Management.
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Save money |
Commercial Advantage |
| Having Cyber Essentials can lower insurance premiums, as insurance agencies look favourably on it. | The UK Government states Cyber Essentials is required when bidding for contracts that involve the handling of personal and sensitive information. With GDPR incoming this will probably become the norm in the private sector as well. |
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Reduce likelihood of cyber incident |
Responsibility |
| The scheme targets five controls, that when implemented can help prevent around 80% of cyber-attacks. | The scheme demonstrates to investors, clients, suppliers and regulators that you have taken safety measures to reduce cyber risks. |
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The first step to Cyber Essentials certification is the self-assessment questionnaire:
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Once you have completed stage 1 of Cyber Essentials, which is a pre-requisite for Cyber Essentials Plus, you can opt to have your technical controls independently tested and verified.
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For further information on our range of Cyber Essentials services, please contact us on +44 (0) 330 303 1444 or send us an email [email protected] and we will be happy to discuss your requirements.
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