What is Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials Plus provides a higher level of security assurance than Cyber Essentials and requires your Organisation to pass a technical audit conducted by Cyber Security Specialists.
The audit assesses the 5 core controls that when implemented correctly can prevent around 80% of cyber-attacks. These are:
Malware Protection
Malware can be spread via websites, malicious email attachments, downloads and direct installation of unauthorised software. Anti-malware protection can help to stop these types of threats.
Boundary Firewall
All devices run network services to allow them to communicate with other devices and services. By restricting access to these services, you reduce your exposure to cyber attacks.
Patch Management
Vulnerabilities are regularly discovered in Operating Systems and software. To prevent vulnerabilities from being exploited by attackers, you must always install patches and updates when they become available.
User Access
Every active user account in your organisation facilitates access to devices and applications, and to sensitive business information. By making sure that only authorised individuals have user accounts, and that they’re only granted as much access as they need you reduce the risk of information being stolen or damaged.
Secure Configuration
The default configurations of computers and network devices aren’t always secure. But by applying some simple technical controls when installing computers and network devices, you can minimise vulnerabilities and protect against common types of attack.
Why Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials Plus provides a higher level of security assurance and requires your Organisation to pass a technical audit conducted by Cyber Security Specialists which covers:
- A vulnerability assessment of your external network
- An internal vulnerability assessment of your Endpoints and Servers
- A security review of the Mobile devices in use
- A security assessment of your Malware Protection solution
- A security review of User Access control and MFA for Cloud services
Once the audit is complete you will receive a formal Cyber Essentials Plus Certificate and Cyber Insurance for you Business worth up to £25,000 (must be UK domiciled Organisation with less than £20m of annual turnover) – valid for 12 months.
Get Cyber Essentials Plus Certified
We are an accredited Cyber Essentials Certification Body and have a 100% record of successfully certifying Companies for Cyber Essentials Plus, providing full support throughout the whole process.
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For more information please contact us on 0161 706 0244 or email info@cybersecurityspecialists.co.uk to speak with a member of the team.
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