Cyber Essentials | IT Foundations: IT Support Edinburgh

Government backed Cyber Essentials certification

Increase trust in security practices

Tender for larger projects

Become GDPR compliant

What is Cyber Essentials?

Cyber Essentials is a certification which can be gained by all UK businesses, provided they adhere to a list of cyber security principles set by the government-backed scheme to shield your company from cyber threats as well as showing your commitment to cyber security.

It goes hand in hand with GDPR policies and being certified will help you to be GDPR compliant.

Cyber Essentials Checklist

Firewalls

Have firewalls set up to secure your internet connection

Security settings

Ensure that the highest level of security settings are enabled on workplace devices and software

Authorised access

Maintain strict control over who has access, and what level of access to your sensitive information

Antivirus & malware protection

Protect your business from an attack from malware, viruses and phishing by installing an up to date anti-virus software

Stay updated

Carry out regular software and hardware updates on all devices

How can we help?

IT Foundations can carry out on-site audits of the current practices your business has in place for cyber security. This will be followed by a performance report, with criteria from the official Cyber Essentials Framework and recommendations for change. Within a specified period from the audit, your organisation will have this time to take the recommended actions and then submit your questionnaire for verification by Cyber Essentials.