Cyber Essentials Certification

 

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed initiative designed to help businesses establish fundamental technical safeguards against prevalent online security threats. This framework is applicable to organisations of all sizes and across all sectors.

Facts and Figures

Up to

%

of common threats protected against

Average time to get CE certified

%

of cyber attacks target SMEs

References:

1 Basic Cyber Hygiene: Does it work? Lancaster University
2 Cyber Essentials Frequently Asked Questions, Gov UK
3 Half of SMEs experience surge in cyber-attacks – Vodafone research reveals, Vodafone

Cyber Essentials Support Services

Certification Support Services

Unlimited attempts and unrestricted support.

Cyber Essentials can look daunting at first glance. There’s a lot to keep on top of to ensure your business is compliant with the scheme. Our professional services consultants can work with your business to gain full visibility and coverage for all your IT assets.

We offer unlimited attempts to all our customers with access to a team of IASME-accredited auditors. This means you have the confidence that your business can achieve certification no matter if it’s your first time or you’ve been doing it for years.

We will work in partnership with your business to keep you fully up to date with the certification process – where you are, and what to do next.

Ongoing Compliance

24/7, 365-day compliance, assurance and threat detection software

Active Protect from CyberSmart offers continuous vulnerability scanning for devices, users, and applications, ensuring round-the-clock security and peace of mind. In addition, it provides the added benefit of cybersecurity awareness training and assistance with the creation and implementation of IT policies.

By implementing Active Protect, you can be sure that your business remains comliance with Cyber Essentials certifications year-round.

Some of the features in Active Protect:

  • 24/7 protection
  • Fix issues in a couple of clicks
  • Full visibility of every device in your business
  • Supports any device on MacOS, iOS, Windows & Android
  • Supports BYOD and remote working
  • Installed software checked against 210,000+ common vulnerabilities
  • 18 training modules with factsheets and quizzes
  • Templated policies with distribution and read receipts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question that isn’t answered here? Get in touch with us below to speak with one of our consultants.

What is a cybersecurity certification?

Cybersecurity certifications establish a strong security framework that empowers businesses to protect against cyberattacks while showcasing their dedication to following cybersecurity best practices.

Only 6% of UK businesses have a Cyber Essentials certification.

Why do we need external support?

Managed service providers assist businesses throughout the entire certification process, offering support every step of the way. Many even handle the necessary paperwork on behalf of their clients and provide guidance through external audits.

Snow Technologies will guide and support your business throughout the whole process and ensure you are protected as an ongoing service.

Is it expensive and does it take a long time?

The cost of ensuring you remain protected from a cyberattack is considerably less than the average cost of recovery from a successful attack. An average certification can be submitted in 1-3 days with support from our consultants. For specific pricing, reach out to our team on hello@snowtechnologies.co.uk

We’re protected, so why do we need a certificate?

Having a cybersecurity accreditation can show that your business maintains a commitment to cybersecurity, providing confidence to your customers, prospects, and suppliers.

89% of businesses say improving cybersecurity builds customer loyalty and trust.

Why do we need this when it’s not mandatory?

Being recognised with a government-backed cyber security accreditation can help to unlock new opportunities and business by showing your commitment to staying protected. 

89% of businesses say cybersecurity is a key competitive differentiator.