Cyber Essentials
Participating in this scheme will give you the appropriate guidance and support to help you protect your business against common cyber attack.
Once certified you would have an assurance mechanism to demonstrate to customers, investors, insurers and others that you are taking cyber security seriously and have taken necessary precautions.
Moreover, if you wish to bid for government contracts which involve the handling of sensitive and personal information and provision of specific technical products and services you will have to be compliant with the new Cyber Essentials controls.
TWO LEVELS OF CERTIFICATION
CYBER ESSENTIALS BASIC
Includes a self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ) and an external vulnerability scan. This ensures that best practice is in place and that there are no known vulnerabilities present on the Internet-facing networks and applications.
CYBER ESSENTIALS PLUS
Includes all of the assessments for the Cyber Essentials certification, and also includes an additional internal scan and an on-site assessment of your infrastructure, specifically focusing on workstations and mobile devices.
Still not sure if Cyber Essentials is right for you? Read our blog What is Cyber Essentials and why do you need it.