Cyber Essentials represents the UK Government’s minimum baseline standard for cyber security for organisations of all sizes in the UK. The annually renewable certification scheme is aligned with five technical controls designed to prevent the most common internet-based cybersecurity threats.
Cyber Essentials certification demonstrates that an organisation is protecting itself by implementing the most critical cybersecurity controls. A team of experts regularly reviews the scheme to ensure it stays effective in the ever-evolving threat landscape.
Cyber Essentials certification includes automatic cyber liability insurance for any UK organisation that certifies its whole organisation and has less than £20m annual turnover. At the first level of Cyber Essentials, organisations assess themselves against five basic security controls, and a qualified Assessor verifies the information provided.
All the self-assessment questions are available to download for free in advance. Once you have passed Cyber Essentials, you can apply for Cyber Essentials Plus, which is a hands-on audit of your systems. Read on for more info.