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Cyber Essentials

take the first step on your cyber security journey and protect your business with cyber essentials certification

What is Cyber Essentials?

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification designed to help businesses protect themselves from common cyber attacks. It’s an affordable, straightforward way to secure your business and to keep the hackers at bay. It’s the peace of mind you need to focus on growing your business, while we take care of the security and  technicalities.

It covers basic but vital security measures, like:

  • Are your firewalls securely setup and fully updated
  • Secure configuration
  • Do the users in the business have the right level of access to the company systems and data.
  • Is there an anti malware  and antivirus software in place and up to date
  • Ensuring that your Windows and programs are properly patched and updated

With Cyber Essentials, you’ll be able to demonstrate to your clients, suppliers, and partners that you take data security seriously.

Why Your Business Needs Cyber Essentials

Running a small business is demanding, and your business’s cybersecurity shouldn’t be something you have to worry about. 

With Cyber Essentials, we make it simple for you to protect your business from common online threats – without the tech jargon or complex processes. 

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to shore up your existing cybersecurity measures, we’ve got you covered.

Cyber Essentials is a great first step into protecting your business. 

You might think that cyberattacks only affect big businesses, but that’s simply not true. Small businesses are just as vulnerable, and the risks are growing every day. Cyber Essentials helps you put simple yet effective steps in place to reduce the risk of a breach, and protect your sensitive data.

Here’s why it matters for your business:

  • Fewer Cyberattacks: Cyber Essentials sets up key measures to prevent the most common attacks, like phishing, malware, and ransomware.
  • Trust & Credibility: Your customers want to know their data is safe. Cyber Essentials is a great way to prove that you care about security.
  • It’s Cost-Effective: You don’t need a huge IT budget to get started. Cyber Essentials is affordable for businesses of all sizes.

go further with Cyber Essentials Plus

For an even more thorough check of your business’s security, consider Cyber Essentials Plus.

This upgraded version involves an external audit to test whether your security measures are working effectively. It’s a more detailed approach that gives your business an extra layer of credibility and security.

the Iron Dome difference

(why choose us?)

When it comes to cybersecurity, you don’t want to take any chances.

Our team of experts is here to guide you through the process with no complicated jargon, no hidden surprises – just solid, reliable support every step of the way.

Here’s why we’re the right choice for your business:

expert knowledge

Our team keeps up with the latest in cybersecurity, so you don’t have to. We also have invested and trained in cyber security certifications to back up our word.

customised approach

You're not just a number or another client to us. We get to know your business and work with you to understand to provide offer the right solution for your needs and aligns with your business goal.

proactive approach

We don’t wait for an issue to arise – we ensure your systems are always secure and up to date. We keep in the no with the latest techniques used by criminals so we can keep ahead of the game.

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common Cyber Essentials FAQs

What’s the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?

Cyber Essentials is a self-assessment certification, while Cyber Essentials Plus includes an external audit to verify your security measures. Both offer solid protection, but Plus is a more thorough process.

Cyber Essentials certifications are valid for 12 months, and you’ll need to renew at that time.

Not at all! We’ll guide you through the steps and ensure you’re on track to pass.

The certification process usually takes 1-2 weeks. Cyber Essentials Plus can take a little longer due to the audit process.

Yes! Cyber Essentials certification demonstrates your commitment to cybersecurity, which can set you apart from competitors. It can help build trust with clients, partners, and suppliers, making them more likely to do business with you. It’s a competitive edge that shows you’re serious about protecting sensitive data and staying compliant with regulations.

Cyber Essentials helps protect against around 60% of commodity threats. CE is meant as the start of your Cyber Security journey. Simply going through Cyber Essentials will help you to understand and operate in a more secure way, and in doing so you will naturally be more secure to outsider threats.

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