Cyber Essentials Certification
Protect your business from common cyber threats with the UK government–backed Cyber Essentials certification. Strengthen your defences and show your customers that you take cybersecurity seriously.
What is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is a simple but effective, government-backed scheme that helps organisations of all sizes protect themselves against the most common cyber attacks. It focuses on five essential controls that, when implemented properly, can reduce your exposure to cyber risks by up to 80%.
The Five Core Security Controls
- Firewalls & Internet Gateways: Block unauthorised access and keep malicious traffic out.
- Secure Configuration: Protect devices and software by ensuring secure settings are used.
- User Access Control: Grant access only to those who need it.
- Malware Protection: Detect and prevent malware, ransomware, and other threats.
- Patch Management: Keep systems and applications up to date to fix known vulnerabilities.
Why Get Certified?
- Demonstrate your commitment to cybersecurity.
- Meet government and supplier contract requirements.
- Reduce the risk of costly data breaches.
- Boost customer confidence and trust.
