Cyber Essentials
What’s Happening?
The Government has a plan to tackle Cyber Security – but do YOU?
Cyber Essentials – The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2017 reveals nearly 7 in 10 large businesses identified a breach or attack, with the average cost to large businesses of all breaches over the period being £20,000 and even worse in some cases reaching millions. The survey also shows businesses holding electronic personal data on customers were much more likely to suffer cyber breaches than those that do not (51 per cent compared to 37 per cent).
Ciaran Martin, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre, said:
UK businesses must treat cyber security as a top priority if they want to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the UK’s vibrant digital economy.
The first step in confirming a Cyber Security plan for your business is to seek confirmation you have the basic steps in place for protection.
The first level of Cyber Essentials Certification has FIVE main areas it concentrates on.
- Boundary firewalls
- Secure configuration
- User access control
- Malware protection
- Patch management
This is one of two certifications available & is awarded on the basis of a verified self-assessment.
In the main any Managed Service Provider (MSP) should be able to assist clients complete the questionnaire with the help of the client’s relevant policy documents for their specific business.
The cost of certification is starts from £300 , paid to one of the Certification Bodies – in 2023 J & J Systems became a qualified assessor for the scheme.
We ensured that we have also completed this certification – it was straightforward & we are now pleased to help any clients review their policies with a view to completing the certification & for a monthly fee will assist with policy writing & consultancy.
From 2023 J & J Systems are now an authorised Assessor for the scheme – read our blog here; Cyber Essentials
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