Cyber Essentials
What is Cyber Essentials and why should you work towards it?
Cyber Essentials is a UK government backed scheme designed to help organisations improve their cyber security.
All public sector and government contracts require CE certification, but with cyber attacks on the rise we recommend all businesses consider working towards cE.
Benefits of Cyber Essentials
New Business
Achieving cyber essentials can create new business opportunities. Not only through government and public sector contracts but also through demonstrating your commitment to cyber security to the business community
Credibility
Certification increases your credibility and reputation, making your business more attractive to potential clients and partners
Cyber Threats
The process of obtaining certification helps businesses gain a better understanding of the cyber threats they face and identify areas for improvement
Becoming Cyber Essentials Certified
Getting Started
The first step on your cyber essentials journey is deciding which version of the certification is most appropriate for your business.
Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus? At Jera, we can help guide you along to achieving whichever suits your business best
Cyber Essentials
- Certification should be considered an industry standard for small and medium businesses.
- Goes through the set up of a baseline cyber security stack
- Achieved through self assessment
Cyber Essentials Plus
- CE plus is based on the same framework as CE.
- Achieved with an independent examiner rather than self assessment
- Harder to achieve than cyber essentials, however higher regarded.
Are you ready to solve your business problems?
FAQs
How long does it take?
The length of time it takes to achieve cyber essentials certification will vary depending on the size of your organisation, as well as where your company currently is. Once the directions have been followed, the actual self assessment will take around 2 hours
Do I get a shiny badge, certificate or T-Shirt?
Unfortunately there are no t-shirts provided. However upon completion of cyber essentials you will be provided with a downloadable PDF of your certificate of completion as well as an electronic badge to add to your website and signature!
What support do Jera IT offer for those working towards cyber essentials?
Jera IT provides comprehensive support including a pre-assessment checklist, guidance on improving security controls, and assistance in completing the necessary documentation. Our team can also help you maintain systems in-line with any updates to the standard.
Can Jera IT help us maintain our Cyber Essentials Status
We offer a wide range of IT security solutions, including training and vulnerability reports, to help keep you compliant in the long term
I run a small business, is Cyber Essentials still appropriate?
Absolutely, Cyber Essentials is a valuable certification for businesses of all sizes, particularly small businesses. It provides a clear framework to protect against common cyber threats and is increasingly becoming a minimum security requirement for suppliers.
Can I fail?
Yes, in theory, it is possible to fail if your IT systems don’t meet the necessary standards. However, our primary role is to ensure that this outcome is avoided. We take a proactive approach by thoroughly assessing your systems well before you even reach the application stage. As part of our process, we provide you with comprehensive, detailed feedback on any areas that need improvement, giving you ample time to make the necessary adjustments. This means that by the time you’re ready to submit your application, all potential issues will have been addressed. As our client, your only responsibility is to follow the tailored advice we provide, and by doing so, you can confidently expect to pass without any concerns. We’re here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring a smooth and successful outcome.
Is there an annual renewal?
Cyber security is constantly evolving. Therefore there is a need to renew your accreditation annualy.