Cyber Essentials is a security accreditation scheme that’s been developed in conjunction with the Government’s National Cyber Security Centre (a part of GCHQ)
It sets out the standard for cyber security and protects organisations from 80% of cyber attacks. It is designed as a security baseline for companies to demonstrate to their customers that they have taken reasonable actions to mitigate cyber attacks.
Certification is straightforward and affordable and awarded to organisations who can demonstrate, through the completion of a questionnaire, that they meet the necessary criteria.
As a Cyber Essentials Certification body, We offer a Cyber Essentials managed package. This is ideal for companies who will benefit from expert advice and support through the accreditation process.
Benefits of Cyber Essentials Certification
- Mitigate against 80 Percent of attacks.
- Work with more customers, as a company working with a government organisation you may require to have cyber essentials.
- £25,000 Automatic cyber attack insurance in the event of a breech.(see terms IASME Site)
- Helps with compliance towards GDPR.
- Comply with the UK Government basic security standard.
Steps to Certification
Pre-assessment consultancy
We will arrange a time convenient to you, Where you will be contacted by one of our cyber experts who will answer any questions and go through the process with you. This will include some questions to help smooth the process.
Simple Online Questionnaire
You will be provided a link to the simple online questionnaire to complete. This will go through your cyber controls. We will be available by E-Mail and Phone to help you with any questions.
Questionnaire Verification
Our Cyber consultants will go over your questionnaire and advice on areas where you may be non-compliant, advising on changes that may be required.
Cyber Essentials Certification
You will be issued your Certificate of certification, and Cyber Essential Badges for your website.
IASME Governance
The IASME (Information Assurance for Small to Medium-sized Enterprises) Governance standard was developed through a government funded project as a cheaper and achievable alternative to ISO27001.
The IASME Governance standard allows small companies to achieve a level of cyber security for a reasonable cost while proving they are protecting their customers information.
Benefits of IASME Governance
- Demonstrates GDPR Compliance
- Automatically awarded Cyber Liability Insurance with a £25,000 limit
- Standard recognised by the UK Government.
- Includes Cyber Essentials
- Demonstrate to customers and suppliers that you have taken steps to implement an effective information management and security system.
Whats Covered
The standard includes all of the Cyber Essentials subjects, with additional topics that mostly address people and processes. e.g.Training and managing people, Monitoring, Change management,, Backup, Risk assessment and management,Incident Response and Business Continuity.
Packages
As an IASME accredited certification body with offer several IASME packages that suit your level of experience and budget.
IASME Walk through Certification
Aimed at businesses that has already taken steps to GDPR certification and require assistance in completing the IASME certification Questionnaire.
- Includes basic Cyber Essentials Walk through as standard.
- Pre Assessment consultancy .
- Secure access to the question set.
- Includes 8 hours of remote support (Phone and E-Mail).
- Remotely assessment of your question set.
- Remediation advice.
- Awarded Certificate and compliance badges for your website.
- Automatic £25,000 cyber attack insurance in the event of a breech.
IASME Complete Solution
Aimed at businesses that have have taken little to no step to GDPR compliance and require assistance in completing the IASME certification Questionnaire as well as advice and help with documentation on GDPR, practices and procedures and employee cyber assurance training.
- Includes basic Cyber Essentials Walk through as standard.
- Includes a site visit from a independent cyber consultant including a vulnerability assessment of your company network.
- Pre-Assessment consultancy.
- Audit of procedures and cyber security.
- Audit of Policy documentation.
- IASME/GDPR gap analysis.
- Immediate remediation plan generated.
- Assistance with policies and procedures.
- Help completing the questionnaire .
- Remotely assess your answers.
- Remediation advice.
- Awarded Certificate and compliance badges for your website.
- Automatic £25,000 cyber attack insurance in the event of a breech.
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