Who Needs Cyber Essentials?

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme that helps protect organisations, regardless of their size, against a wide range of the most common internet based cyber-attacks. Basically, a thumbs-up from the UK government, showing that an organisation is clued up on keeping the baddies out of their digital space. It’s a big deal for all sorts of outfits, no matter how big or small they are.

The certification is especially important for organisations that;

·?????? Handle sensitive customer data: Such as personal information, financial details, or confidential business data. This includes businesses in finance, healthcare, education, and legal sectors.

Example: suppliers for NHS

·?????? Work with government contracts: Organisations bidding for UK government contracts that involve handling sensitive and personal information must be Cyber Essentials certified. This requirement ensures that contractors have basic cybersecurity measures in place to protect government data.

·?????? Seek to protect intellectual property: Companies that rely on unique intellectual property or proprietary information (genius idea or an invention that that’s keeping you ahead of the rest) for their competitive advantage benefit from the security controls that Cyber Essentials mandates.

·?????? Wish to improve their cybersecurity posture: Any business looking to establish fundamental cybersecurity protections and demonstrate to their customers and partners that they take cybersecurity seriously.

·?????? Are looking to reduce cyber insurance premiums: Some insurance companies offer reduced premiums for businesses that have achieved Cyber Essentials certification, recognising the lower risk profile these businesses present.

·?????? Operate in sectors vulnerable to cyber-attacks: This includes industries like retail, where customer data is often processed and stored, and manufacturing, where industrial espionage can be a risk. Retailers with heaps of customer data, manufacturers sitting on juicy industrial secrets – you’re all in the hackers’ sights, so better safe than sorry.

The essence of Cyber Essentials is about getting five basic things right to dodge around 80% of cyber-attacks. We’re talking about keeping your internet connection tight, your devices and software shipshape, controlling who gets into your digital doors, warding off viruses, and making sure everything’s up to date. Nail these, and you get the Cyber Essentials seal of approval, showing you’re not messing around when it comes to cyber safety.

How can I help you?

Me and my team at Meta Defence Labs Ltd are here to help your business get its cyber security up to scratch. Think of us as your cyber sidekicks.

Here’s how we can help:

1. Checking where you’re at: We’ll take a good look at how your business connects to the internet and spot any places where you're not quite hitting the mark with Cyber Essentials. It's like a health check but for your computers and internet stuff.
2. Telling you what’s what: We’ll put together a report that lays out everything you need to know about where you stand with Cyber Essentials. We’ll let you know what you’re doing right, what needs work, and why. Plus, we'll point out any risks you're facing and suggest how to dodge them.
3. Figuring out fixes together: We’ll sit down with you to come up with a plan to sort out any issues we’ve found. We’ll make sure the plan fits what you’re comfortable with and what you want to achieve.
4. Getting things sorted: Whether we’re rolling up our sleeves to fix things ourselves or guiding your tech team through it, we’ll make sure everything gets done smoothly without messing up your day-to-day.
5. Wrapping up with a final report: After we’ve done our thing, we’ll give you a full rundown of what we found, what we fixed, and any little bits that might still need attention to get you certified. We’ll also throw in some advice and ongoing support on keeping things tight moving forward.
6. Issuing your certification: If everything checks out and is tip-top, we'll issue your certifications with a smile ??.

With us in your corner, you can trust that your business will be better protected against cyber threats. We’re all about making sure you’re safe and sound in the digital world.

Contact us on [email protected] +44 (0) 203 222 4060