May 29, 2019
To adopt good practices in information security, the UK government’s Department for Business, Innovation and Skills released a government-endorsed scheme called Cyber Essentials in 2014.
Cyber Essentials was developed in collaboration with industry partners such as the Information Security Forum, the Information Assurance for Small and Medium Enterprises Consortium, and the British Standards Institution.
On a very basic level, the goal of the certification is to protect company information from internet threats, but it’s important to note that Cyber Essentials is a basic level of due diligence from which to build on – not a comprehensive cyber security strategy.
So, What’s the Difference Between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?
Further Reading
- Getting ready for Cyber Essentials PLUS certification
- 5 steps to get your business ready for Cyber Essentials certification
- What is a Vulnerability Scan and does my company need one?
- The 5 critical security controls of Cyber Essentials PLUS
- INFOGRAPHIC: SOC team roles and responsibilities
- INFOGRAPHIC: How to create strong passwords (you can remember!)