The certification requires assessment of five key security controls:
The #1 risk for business is cyber. In the past year, security strategies and practices have been tested like no other. Rapidly accelerated digital transformations, opportunistic phishing campaigns, discontinuity of information security operations and financial constraints are creating the perfect storm in a COVID-19-disrupted world.
Cyber criminals never take a break and as the threat landscape continues to evolve, cyber security grows both more mission critical and complex to manage. Business Leaders who understand these challenges and can pivot their security approach, become Cyber Essentials Certified and can help their organisation to become stronger and more resilient.
Through gaining Cyber Essentials certification, organisations with an annual turnover of less than £20M can opt-in to receive free cyber security insurance by filling in six questions included as part of the Cyber Essentials application process. Not only will your organisation be Cyber Essentials certified, but have access to cyber insurance in the unfortunate event your organisation needs it.
Achieving Cyber Essentials also allows you to:
With our Supported and Managed packages, we’ll guide you through the process step by step, ensuring you meet all the requirements necessary to pass your Cyber Essentials Certification. Before the certification itself, we’ll carry out pre-submission reviews, providing any feedback to ensure you know exactly what to expect.
