What Are Cyber Essentials? Requirements, Preparation Process & Certification
scytale, Tuesday, May 7th, 2024
Let's be honest: anything with the word 'essentials' in it is bound to grab our attention. However, understanding yet another cybersecurity certification may be daunting, so we've consolidated everything you need to know about Cyber Essentials and whether or not this may be a tailor-made fit for your company.
Before diving head-first into the article, you're probably wondering, 'does this even apply?' So, straight out the gate, you must hold an up-to-date Cyber Essentials certificate if you're a supplier planning on bidding for UK government contracts involving handling certain sensitive and personal information. However, even if you are not planning on working as a government supplier, the Cyber Essentials certification, although not mandatory, aims to provide businesses with a baseline of cybersecurity controls - which is always a good idea.