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Protect Your Business Against Cyber Threats with Cyber Essentials and Essentials Plus

In today’s digital landscape, cyber threats are inevitable for businesses, irrespective of their size. It’s not a question of “if” but “when” a cyber-attack will occur. Cyber Essentials (CE) and Essentials Plus (CE+) act as a formidable shield against common online threats, representing a vital initial step in safeguarding your business from potential threats. 


Cyber Essentials – Establishing a Cybersecurity Baseline 

 

The base level self certification is a great way for an businesses to baseline cybersecurity hygiene within the organisation. It’s ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and showcases a commitment to the following cybersecurity best practices:

  • Firewalls: Verification of firewall existence for internet security 
  • Secure Configuration: Ensuring secure device and software configurations 
  • User Access Control: Verifying controlled access to systems and data 
  • Malware Protection: Implementing measures against malicious software 
  • Patch Management: Regular updates to address vulnerabilities 

Cyber Essentials Plus – Elevated Assurance for Resilience 

 

The Essentials Plus certification provides organisations with a higher level of assurance regarding cyber resilience. ICS’s, CE Assessors meticulously assess the following aspects of an organisations cyber security to ensure they meet the with industry standards:

  • Firewall Configuration: Ensures proper firewall setup for internet security. 
  • Secure Configuration: Thorough checks for secure device and software configurations. 
  • User Access Controls: Examines access controls to limit access to authorised personnel. 
  • Malware Protection: Rigorous evaluation of measures against malicious software. 
  • Patch Management: Comprehensive assessment of consistent updates to address vulnerabilities. 
  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS): Evaluation of systems for detecting and preventing unauthorised access. 

Benefits of CE and CE+ Certification

  • Enhanced Assurance: Rigorous testing provides a higher level of confidence. 
  • Regulatory Compliance: Goes beyond regulatory standards, ensuring advanced cybersecurity practices. 
  • Stakeholder Confidence: Signals commitment to robust security practices to customers, partners, and stakeholders. 
  • Advanced Threat Resilience: Addresses a broader range of cybersecurity measures, enhancing defence against sophisticated threats. 

Act Now to Secure Your Business

 

Whether you’re a start-up or an established enterprise, strengthening your defences with Cyber Essentials and Essentials Plus is a great way to elevate your security posture. Not only can these accreditations help you to gain the confidence of your stakeholders, such as insurers, they also demonstrate a commitment to advanced security practices, that can help protect your business from cyber dangers.  


For more information about our Cyber Essentials and Essentials plus certification plans contact our CE Assessors today for a detailed insight into our cybersecurity offerings.


What our clients say

Incursion are professional with their approach whether this be within the internal team or external stakeholders. They are responsive which makes the engagement flow really well throughout the project, communication is great; attending daily stand up call, responding to WhatsApp messages quickly as well as reaching out to the wider team if needed. The level of work produced is to a high standard and follows industry best practices, Incursion make sure they thoroughly cover everything on the agreed scope. This has led to us receiving further work from the customer and an extension in our engagement. Incursion have no issues with working collaboratively within a team which has really helped with working in an agile environment. Overall, Incursion are a pleasure to work with.

Chloe – Leonardo

I am delighted to share our experience with ICS, a company that truly exemplifies excellence in security incident response. Their unwavering commitment to professionalism and sensitivity during a critical situation turned a crisis in to an opportunity for growth and a renewed commitment to security.

When faced with a security breach, emotions run high. ICS demonstrated remarkable empathy and understanding. They treated the team members not as mere clients but as individuals navigating a distressing event. Their compassionate approach eased our clients’ anxieties and fostered trust.

They provided concise, jargon-free updates, ensuring that stakeholders and affected parties were well-informed. Their transparency built confidence in their abilities.

In summary, ICS isn’t just a security consultancy; they are guardians of trust, protectors of digital sanctity. If you seek a team that combines technical knowhow with genuine care, look no further. I wholeheartedly endorse ICS for their exceptional service.

Barry – MSA365

Incursion are professional with their approach whether this be within the internal team or external stakeholders. They are responsive which makes the engagement flow really well throughout the project, communication is great; attending daily stand up call, responding to WhatsApp messages quickly as well as reaching out to the wider team if needed. The level of work produced is to a high standard and follows industry best practices, Incursion make sure they thoroughly cover everything on the agreed scope. This has led to us receiving further work from the customer and an extension in our engagement. Incursion have no issues with working collaboratively within a team which has really helped with working in an agile environment. Overall, Incursion are a pleasure to work with.

Chloe – Leonardo