We posted previously regarding the importance of Cyber security and ensuring ‘your team’ were cyber aware. With that in mind, we felt it would be relevant to reshare the importance of becoming Cyber Essentials certified.
So what is Cyber Essentials:
Cyber Essentials is a UK Government backed Scheme which allows Businesses to protect themselves against the ever growing online threats which we deal with day to day.
As set out on the gov.uk website, it is essentially a set of basic technical controls to have in place in order to protect against any form of cyber attack online.
A Cyber Essentials certification indicates that your organisation takes a proactive stance against malicious cyber attacks. In addition, it offers a mechanism to demonstrate to customers, investors, insurers and others that you have taken the minimum yet essential precautions to protect your organisation against cyber threats.
Additional benefits of the certification include:
Some additional benefits listed below:
- Attract new business with the promise you have cyber security measures in place
- You have a clear picture of your organisation’s cyber security level
- Some Government contracts require Cyber Essentials certification
- Reassure customers that you are working to secure your IT against a cyber attack
Cyber hackers are becoming more intelligent and have adapted to many counter-hacking measures. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024 reports that the nature of cyber attacks has changed over the years. An estimated 22% of Businesses and 14% of Charities have experienced Cyber crime in the last 12 months, rising to 45% of Medium Businesses, 58% of large businesses and 37% of high income Charities. There has never been a better time to become Cyber Essentials certified.
The National Cyber Security Centre states that undertaking the Cyber Essentials certification process and implementing even one of the five controls required by Cyber Essentials can protect businesses from around 80% of attacks.
Contact us for more information
SMG Business Solutions can assist you achieve both accreditations. Our team of IT security experts will guide you through the process from start to finish including the pre-audit preparations, assisting with the auditors and ensuring that you maximise the benefits of becoming certified.
Our helpdesk team is always here to help you stay safe online. Don’t hesitate to contact us for advice and assistance on 020 7898 3500.
You can check out our last blog here.
