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Cyber Essentials Certification

As cyber threats evolve and multiply, establishing robust cybersecurity measures has never been more crucial. Cyber Essentials, a leading cybersecurity certification scheme, is designed to provide businesses with a cyber security framework for protecting against common cyber attacks. Partnering with Amplework Software empowers your business to achieve Cyber Essentials certification, showcasing your commitment to cybersecurity and protecting your operations from prevalent cyber risks. Our tailored approach ensures your business not only meets but exceeds the standards required for certification.

Understanding Cyber Essentials

Cyber Essentials is a government-backed, industry-supported scheme to help organizations protect themselves against common online threats. It focuses on five critical controls: secure configuration, boundary firewalls and internet gateways, access control and administrative privilege management, patch management, and malware protection. Achieving Cyber Essentials certification demonstrates your business’s dedication to cybersecurity best practices.

Why Cyber Essentials Matters

Certification under the Cyber Essentials scheme is increasingly becoming a prerequisite for doing business in many sectors, especially where handling sensitive information is concerned. It not only enhances your cybersecurity defenses but also builds trust with clients, partners, and stakeholders, signaling that your business takes data protection seriously.

Amplework's Approach to Cyber Essentials Certification

Amplework Software specializes in guiding businesses through the Cyber Essentials certification process. Our comprehensive services include:

Initial Assessment: Reviewing your current cybersecurity measures against Cyber Essentials criteria.

Tailored Security Enhancements:

Implementing necessary security measures to meet the scheme’s requirements.

Certification Support:

Assisting with the application process to ensure successful certification.

Post-Certification Support:

Providing ongoing advice and support to maintain and improve your cybersecurity posture.

Our Cyber Essentials Services Include

  • Cybersecurity Health Checks
  • Implementation of Critical Security Controls
  • Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus Certification Assistance
  • Continuous Cybersecurity Improvement Strategies

Frequently Asked Questions

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed cybersecurity certification that sets out basic measures for protection against common cyber attacks. It’s important as it provides a baseline of cybersecurity best practices that can significantly reduce your company’s vulnerability.

Any organization, regardless of size or sector, that wants to demonstrate a commitment to cybersecurity, protect against common cyber threats, and potentially qualify for certain government contracts should pursue Cyber Essentials certification.

Amplework Software offers comprehensive support for Cyber Essentials certification, from initial cybersecurity assessments to implementing necessary controls and guiding you through the certification process.

Benefits include protection against common cyber threats, improved customer trust, eligibility for certain government contracts, and a stronger overall cybersecurity posture.

Cybersecurity measures should be reviewed regularly, at least annually, to ensure ongoing compliance with Cyber Essentials standards and to adapt to new cyber threats.