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Cyber Essentials
Stay Safe, Compliant, and Ready with Cyber Essentials
Cyber Essentials Certification​
Cyber Essentials is a UK Government-backed certification designed to protect businesses of all sizes from the most common cyber threats. It sets a baseline standard for cyber security, focusing on five essential technical controls that help safeguard your organisation from online attacks. Certification is renewed annually to ensure your security stays up to date.
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As an IASME certified body GDAK can help advise and assist you in gaining Cyber Essentials, if you have any questions or would like a quote for our expert assistance, contact us today.
Why Your Business Needs Cyber Essentials
In today’s digital world, cyber attacks are a real and growing threat to every business. Cyber Essentials certification demonstrates that your organisation is taking proactive steps to protect its systems and data, providing peace of mind to clients, partners, and stakeholders.
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Key benefits include:
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Protect against 80% of common cyber threats like malware, phishing, and hacking.
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Build trust with clients by showing your commitment to security.
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Qualify for government contracts—Cyber Essentials is often a requirement.
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Access to optional cyber liability insurance for UK businesses with an annual turnover of under £20m.
Benefits of Cyber Essentials
Achieving Cyber Essentials certification offers several key advantages:
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Protection from Cyber Threats: Strengthen your defences against the most common cyber attacks, reducing the risk to your organisation.
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Build Trust and Reputation: Demonstrate your commitment to cybersecurity, enhancing your reputation and instilling confidence in customers, clients, and partners.
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Win Government Contracts: Certification is often a requirement for bidding on certain government contracts, opening up new business opportunities.
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Support Compliance: Helps meet legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring your organisation stays compliant with cybersecurity standards.
Why GDAK
Our expert team of assured Cyber Essential assessors have designed a clear, easy-to-follow approach to help you achieve Cyber Essentials certification:
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Initial GAP Analysis
We assess your organisation’s current cybersecurity measures against Cyber Essentials standards and identify any areas where your current security measures fall short of these standards -
Tailored Advice & Guidance
Our experts provide actionable advice to close the gaps in your security, ensuring you meet all certification requirements. -
Self-Assessment Assistance
We help you complete the self-assessment, making sure that all key information is accurately provided. -
Facilitating the Certification
After the self-assessment is complete, our qualified assessors will work with you to verify your compliance and facilitate the final certification process.
