What is Cyber Essentials?

Cyber ​​Essentials is a UK government-backed cybersecurity certification program that aims to help organizations protect themselves against common cyber threats.

The framework provides a set of core cybersecurity controls that organizations can implement to help defend against Internet-borne threats.

Cyber ​​​​Essentials certification can be achieved through a self-assessment questionnaire or third-party assessment, and demonstrates to customers, suppliers and investors that the organization has taken the necessary steps to protect against cyberattacks.

The certification covers five key cybersecurity areas: boundary firewalls and internet gateways, secure configuration, access control, malware protection, and patch management.

Cyber ​​​​Essentials certification is often considered a minimum standard in cybersecurity, and it is becoming increasingly important for companies to demonstrate that they have taken steps to protect themselves from cyber threats.

Applicability

Cyber ​​Essentials applies to organizations of all sizes and in all sectors, including the public and private sectors. It is especially useful for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that may not have dedicated cybersecurity resources or expertise. The system provides a set of basic cybersecurity controls that can be implemented without significant expense or technical knowledge, making it accessible to organizations with limited resources.

Organizations can also use the Cyber ​​Essentials certification to demonstrate their cybersecurity credentials to customers, vendors, and other stakeholders. Many large corporations and government agencies require their vendors to be Cyber ​​Essentials certified as a minimum cybersecurity standard. Therefore, earning the Cyber ​​Essentials certification can be beneficial for organizations looking to win new business or maintain existing relationships.

Objectives of Cyber essentials

  • Provide a basic level of cybersecurity protection to organizations.
  • Helping organizations protect against the most common forms of cyberattacks
  • Offer a set of basic cybersecurity controls that can be implemented without significant expense or technical knowledge
  • Making cybersecurity accessible to organizations of all sizes and across industries
  • Help organizations demonstrate their cybersecurity credentials to customers, suppliers and other stakeholders
  • Serve as a minimum standard for cybersecurity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
  • Provide a higher-level certification option (Cyber ​​Essentials Plus) for organizations that process sensitive data or operate in high-risk environments.

Approach

Phase 1: Gap analysis

An initial assessment is conducted to identify the gaps in the organization’s current cybersecurity controls and determine the areas that need improvement to meet the Cyber Essentials requirements.

Phase 2: Planning and implementation

A plan is developed to implement the necessary controls to meet the Cyber Essentials requirements. This plan may include changes to the organization’s policies, processes, and technology.

Phase 3: Documentation

The organization is guided on creating the necessary documentation to support the Cyber Essentials certification, such as a security policy, risk assessment, and asset inventory.

Phase 4: Internal testing

The organization’s cybersecurity controls are tested to ensure they meet the Cyber Essentials requirements.

Phase 5: Certification assessment

An independent third-party assessor is engaged to perform a certification assessment and determine if the organization meets the Cyber Essentials requirements.

Phase 6: Remediation

If any issues are identified during the certification assessment, the organization is guided on remediation actions to address those issues.

Phase 7: Certification

Once the organization has successfully met the Cyber Essentials requirements, it is awarded the Cyber Essentials certification.

Phase 8: Maintenance

The organization is advised on the steps to maintain the Cyber Essentials certification, including regular assessments and updates to its cybersecurity controls as necessary.

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