Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification scheme that helps organisations of all sizes protect themselves against the most common online threats.
Why Cyber Essentials matters
Most cyber attacks are not sophisticated. They rely on well-known weaknesses that are easy to fix once you know what to look for. Cyber Essentials sets out five simple technical controls that, when in place, stop the vast majority of everyday attacks.
The five controls
- Firewalls – securing your internet connection.
- Secure configuration – setting up devices and software safely.
- User access control – controlling who can access what.
- Malware protection – defending against viruses and malicious software.
- Security update management – keeping devices and software up to date.
Should your business get certified?
If you handle customer data, work with larger organisations, or want to demonstrate that you take security seriously, Cyber Essentials is a straightforward and affordable first step. Many public sector contracts now require it as a minimum.
Cyber Essentials is the foundation – a simple, proven baseline that protects against the threats most businesses actually face.
We help businesses understand exactly what’s involved, identify the gaps and build a plan for certification without the jargon or the stress.