Cyber Essentials/Cyber Essentials Plus

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme designed to help organisations of all sizes protect themselves against common internet-based cyber threats. Certification demonstrates that you have essential security measures in place, reducing your exposure to risks and reassuring your customers and partners.

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The Difference Between CE and CE+:

• Cyber Essentials (CE):
  The entry-level certification is a self-assessment against five key security areas: firewalls, secure configuration, access control, malware protection, and patch management. This self-assessment confirms that you have the basic technical controls to defend against common cyber-attacks.
• Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+):
  Building on the CE certification, CE+ includes an independent, technical verification of your security controls. One of our qualified assessors will conduct rigorous testing to ensure your controls are not only in place but effectively implemented and resilient against real-world threats.

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Why Get Certified?

Achieving Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus certification provides assurance that your defences are capable of addressing the most common cyber-attacks, which typically exploit weaknesses in systems lacking these key technical controls.

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Key Benefits:

• Reduce Exposure to Cyber Threats: Implementing these controls significantly lowers your risk of common attacks.
• Customer Reassurance: Demonstrates your commitment to protecting sensitive data and maintaining robust cyber hygiene.
• Business Advantage: Certification can give you a competitive edge when bidding for new contracts, as it signals to potential customers that your security is up to standard.

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Our Support:

We can guide you through every step of your Cyber Essentials journey, including defining your certification scope, preparing for assessments, and providing targeted advice and specialist support where you need it most. Plus, our Cyber Security as a Service ensures you stay compliant year-round, keeping your defences strong and your certification valid.

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Why use Us?

Aristi is an IASME approved Cyber Essentials certification body and can help you to achieve compliance through our range of support services.