What are Cyber Essentials Services?
Cyber Essentials services, like ours, aim to get your business Cyber Essentials certified. Cyber Essentials is a government-recommended certification aimed at helping businesses guard against common cyber threats and achieve a government standard for cybersecurity. The certification consists of two levels: Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus.
How Our Cyber Essentials Services Can Help You
Protect Against Cyber Threats
Our Cyber Essentials services provide an assessment of your current protection and an installation of the best protection for your business to comply with government guidelines and keep your data protected.
Build Trust with Customers
A Cyber Essentials accreditation can serve as a hallmark of your business’s commitment to cybersecurity. It assures your customers, suppliers, and partners that the organisation operates to the highest standards of security, thereby fostering trust and enhancing business reputation.
Differentiate from Competitors
In a competitive market landscape, having a cybersecurity accreditation sets your business apart from its peers. With relatively few SMEs holding such certifications (potentially due to a lack of understanding of just how important this certification is), it becomes a key differentiator, unlocking new opportunities and potentially winning more new customers.
Comply with Data Privacy Regulations
In light of stringent data privacy regulations like GDPR and PCI DSS, ensuring the security of customer data is paramount. While Cyber Essentials doesn’t directly address data privacy, its security measures aid in compliance with these regulations, averting hefty fines and safeguarding customer trust.
Bid for Government Contracts
DID YOU KNOW that for businesses eyeing up government contracts involving sensitive information or technical services, Cyber Essentials certification is a prerequisite. It can open doors to lucrative projects and fosters a positive relationship with public sector organisations.
Why Invest in a Cyber Essentials Service Provider Instead of Just Getting a Cyber Essentials Certification?
At The Emerald Group, we specialise in installing, optimising and monitoring your cyber security enabling your business to obtain the Cyber Essentials certification. From installing the framework to managing cybersecurity indefinitely, we ensure that your organisation meets the highest standards of security. Partnering with Cyber Smart, the UK’s leading Cyber Essentials provider, we ensure that our Cyber Essentials service is of the highest standard.
In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity is non-negotiable. Nearly half of UK SMEs (47%) believe they are at greater risk of a cyberattack since the onset of the cost-of-living crisis. And this belief is justified, 32% of UK SMEs polled in a recent government survey said they had experienced a breach in the last 12 months.
Obtaining a Cyber Essentials certification not only safeguards your business from cyber threats, but it also instils confidence in your stakeholders. Whether you’re looking to enhance trust with customers, comply with regulations, or pursue government contracts, Cyber Essentials certification is a strategic investment in your organisation’s security and reputation.
What are the Differences Between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials consists of two levels:
Cyber Essentials:
This level involves us getting your business to the highest level of security, performing an independently verified self-assessment (by us) where we would evaluate your business against the five basic security controls that we have optimised for, and obtaining the Cyber Essentials certification.
Cyber Essentials Plus:
This level includes the above as well as a technical audit conducted by our partner CyberSmart to test the effectiveness of these controls. We see it as us being the builders, using a set framework, and CyberSmart being the auditors of the work to create an unbiased, high quality service. Achieving Cyber Essentials Plus enables you to stand above your competitors and show your dedication to protecting their data.
So again, why choose us?
By choosing The Emerald Group for your Cyber Essentials services, you're not just ticking a compliance box; you're making a commitment to robust cybersecurity, with a company that holds 15 years of experience in cyber security, that protects your business, and builds lasting trust with your stakeholders.
To get in contact with one of our friendly team members, please contact us using the box below, or give us a call on 01926 452462.
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