Why do I need Cyber Essentials?
Achieving Cyber Essentials certification is an excellent way to show new customers and partners that you take cybersecurity seriously, while potentially reducing your cyber risk by up to 98.5%. The Self Certification process helps address many vulnerabilities within your IT systems.
For the highest level of certification, Cyber Essentials Plus offers a more thorough assessment. This includes a hands-on technical audit of your IT systems, validating the controls based on the information provided in the Cyber Essentials certification. Unlike Self Certification, Cyber Essentials Plus involves a detailed verification process to ensure robust security measures are in place.
Address Many Potential Vulnerabilities
A ‘Buffer Zone’ is established between your IT network and external incoming traffic.
Protect against vulnerabilities by ensuring your devices and applications are always up to date.
Manage access to administrator accounts to control who can access your data and services.
Protect against viruses and other malware by using correctly configured anti-malware software and only trusted applications.
Enhance security by selecting the most secure settings for your devices and software. Change passwords regularly, and remove any unused accounts and software.
