Cyber Security Essentials is a scheme backed by the UK government that allows your organisation to protect itself against the most common forms of cyber attack. Failure to protect against simple attacks can not only put your organisation at risk of succumbing to those attacks, but can also make you a target for more sophisticated attacks.

Although some cyber attacks and security threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated over time, the vast majority of threats are actually very simple and can be prevented by basic security measures. Cyber Essentials certification demonstrates to customers and other businesses that your organisation has taken the necessary steps to protect against these common types of attack.

You could think of Cyber Essentials as equivalent to putting a lock on your front door. Although a simple lock wouldn’t stop a skilled and determined criminal from breaking into a property, the majority of potential thieves are opportunists who will simply move on when faced with a locked door.