Cyber Essentials helps to protect your business from cyber crime, and demonstrates to your customers that you have taken steps to keep their personal details safe.
Why obtain Cyber Essentials for your business?
Cyber Essentials certification proves to prospective clients that your business has the essential cyber security measures in place. This certification is endorsed by the National Cyber Security Centre.
- Evidence of the certification is now commonplace in many supply chains and tenders as a prerequisite for bidding.
- The implementation and certification of the controls confirms that your business is safe against the majority of cyber threats.
- GDPR regulation came into effect on May 25th 2018. Cyber Essentials certification proves your business has taken the first step towards compliance.
- Cyber Essentials certification is mandatory for many central government contracts which such as the Ministry of Defence (MOD) or the Nuclear Decommisioning Authority (NDA).
The Certification
Designed to protect your organisation from cyber-based threats by ensuring your organisation is implementing the fundamental security controls which protect against the majority of online threats. APMG has been accrediting organizations for over two decades and its exemplary accreditation standards are world-renowned.
Cyber Essentials
- Self-assessment questionnaire completed entirely online, at your own pace.
- Confirms your company’s IT systems comply with essential cyber security controls.
- Assurance that your company is protected against the most common cyber-attacks.
- Certificate and branding package for successful organisations.
Cyber Essentials PLUS
- Provides maximum cyber security assurance.
- Involves an internal vulnerability scan of your network – including workstations and mobile devices.
Cyber Essentials Recertification
To recertify, simply pay using our online store: https://store.apmg-international.com/certification/cyber-essentials
If successful your certificate will be issued in 2-3 working days by our certification body partner, Sophlee. IASME is the accreditation body.
How do I get a Cyber Essentials Certification?
APMG are no longer a Certification Body for Cyber Essentials but we've teamed up with Sophlee to help you become Cyber Essentials certified. To start your application visit the APMG Store.
