Government Accreditation
Cyber Essentials – Business Security
Cyber Essentials: Protect Your Business Systems and Data from Cyber Threats
Cyber threats are everywhere, and even small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly targeted by sophisticated cyber attacks. These attackers don’t just want to ransom your data for money; they aim to disrupt your operations and access sensitive information.
While many insurance companies provide basic Cyber Security coverage, these policies often come with restrictions and exclusions that make them ineffective for most businesses.
If you’re serious about protecting your systems and data from cyber attacks, leaks, or ransomware, consider obtaining the UK government’s Cyber Essentials certifications. This certification helps safeguard your business against common online threats and demonstrates your commitment to Cyber Security.
External Validation
Company Wide Security Standards
Security Training Programme
Protect your reputation
How to get Cyber Essentials
The good news is that we’ve been through the Cyber Essentials process with many clients and that with the lessons learnt we can quickly implement the controls and processes to protect your systems and data to meet or exceed the levels required for Cyber Essentials accreditation.
Need more security – Cyber Essentials Plus
Having completed the initial Cyber Essentials accreditation we can then support you on the journey to achieve the greater protections required for Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation.
Cyber Essentials Plus requires some investment in time and systems to meet the higher security requirements.
Why should you get Cyber Essentials?
Certified cyber security
- Reassure customers that you are working to secure your IT against cyber attack
- Attract new business with the promise you have cyber security measures in place
- You have a clear picture of your organisation’s cyber security level
- Some Government contracts require Cyber Essentials certification
Get started
We’re here to support and guide your business through the whole Cyber Essentials process and often is much quicker and less expensive than you thought.
A simple survey of current system, process and technology will help us plan your journey though to Cyber Essentials accreditation.
Do you know what IT security risks could affect your business?
We will:
Find the best solution to keep your data and systems safe from security breaches
Work with you to develop a security policy that identifies rules and procedures for everyone who accesses your network to follow
Provide your business with dark web monitoring and protection against malware, ransomware and phishing
Help your employees recognise threats with ongoing awareness training so they do not become victims of an IT security attack
Benefits
Protection against external threats
Protection against internal threats
Regulation compliance
Improved productivity
Brand trust and reputation
Cost savings and value
Other services
Accreditation & Partnerships
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