Cyber Essentials is a cyber security certification standard led by the UK government. Gaining certification shows that your organisation understands cyber security and has a set of required measures in place to prevent cyberattacks.
Cyber Essentials certification shows that your organisation takes cyber security and data protection seriously. Specifically, it can:
Some business insurers are actually starting to require Cyber Essentials certification and it is likely that many businesses will follow suit for B2B relationships.
If desired, Alliance Solutions can also help you attain a more advanced certification called Cyber Essentials Plus.
Alliance Solutions’ cybersecurity consultants can help you prepare for Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus assessments, in order to attain your certification.
In line with the expectations of a Cyber Essentials assessment, we can deploy a range of vulnerability scans and network security audits to:
Our Cyber Essentials support and consultancy can normally fit around your existing business schedule and is usually completed in just one or two days.
Once you are prepared, you must complete an online questionnaire to assess whether your organisation meets the required standards covered.
We help you complete your pre-assessment work and then appoint a Cyber Essentials-accredited body to carry out your assessment, ensuring a fully independent audit.
Your Cyber Essentials certification assessor will then review your responses and if successful, your certificate will be awarded.
