Cyber Essentials is a government-backed scheme designed to help organizations protect themselves against common online threats. Here’s what you need to know: 1.Purpose: Guarding Against Cyber Attacks: Cyber Essentials helps your organization defend against a wide range of common cyber attacks. Demonstrating Commitment: By obtaining Cyber Essentials certification, you demonstrate your commitment to cybersecurity. 2.Certification Levels: Cyber Essentials: This self-assessment option provides protection against basic cyber attacks. It ensures that your organization has essential technical controls in place to prevent common threats. Cyber Essentials Plus: Similar to Cyber Essentials, but with an additional hands-on technical verification. 3.Benefits of Getting Certified: Reassure Customers: Certification reassures customers that you are actively securing your IT against cyber attacks. Attract New Business: Promote your cybersecurity measures to attract new clients. Clear Picture of Security Level: Understand your organization’s cybersecurity posture. Government Contracts: Some government contracts require Cyber Essentials certification. 4.Getting Certified: IASME Consortium: Our Cyber Essentials partner, the IASME consortium, can assist you in obtaining certification. Readiness Toolkit: Use the Cyber Essentials readiness toolkit to create a personalized action plan for meeting the requirements. If you’re bidding for central government contracts involving sensitive information or technical products/services, Cyber Essentials certification is essential