Cyber Essentials includes an assurance framework which covers the minimum required levels of cyber protections a business must have in place. There are two levels of Cyber Essentials certification, the self-certified ‘Cyber Essentials’ and the third-party accredited ‘Cyber Essentials Plus’.
Obtaining a certification includes several steps, but the most important ones are:
1. Implement a firewall to secure your connection to the internet
2. Ensure that your devices and software are using the most secure settings available
3. Implement effective access control for your data and services
4. Have effective antivirus and ransomware protection in place
5. Keep all software and hardware up to date with the latest security patches
Carden IT Services can help you to meet these criteria through our comprehensive cyber-defence services.
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