Importance of Cyber Essentials Plus

Businesses of all shapes and sizes are currently at risk of cyber-attacks. To help mitigate the risks, companies must be aware of their current cyber security posture and adopt robust cybersecurity measures to help reduce them. Many businesses need to figure out where to start evaluating their cyber security posture and where improvements may need to be made - which is where the Cyber Essentials program can help.

Cyber Essentials Plus offers a comprehensive framework that enables organisations to evaluate and strengthen their cybersecurity posture, protect their reputation, and gain a competitive advantage.

Cyber Essentials Plus provides enhanced protection against a wide range of cyber threats. By implementing this framework, companies can ensure their IT systems are resilient against common attack vectors such as malware, phishing, and unauthorised access attempts. The certification process's rigorous assessment and testing procedures help identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses within the organisation's infrastructure or operations.

Achieving Cyber Essentials Plus certification demonstrates a company's commitment to prioritising cybersecurity. It sends a strong message to potential clients, partners, and even internal staff that the organisation has taken proactive steps to protect sensitive information and maintain its systems' confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This certification is a third-party validation of an organisation's security practices, enhancing its credibility and reputation in the marketplace.

With cybercrime evolving at an alarming rate and data security being taken more seriously than ever with GDPR and PCI DSS, companies prioritising cybersecurity can gain a competitive advantage. Companies that have undergone Cyber Essentials Plus certification distinguish themselves from their competitors. By adopting this standard, companies can attract security-conscious clients who value working with partners who demonstrate robust cybersecurity practices. It becomes a valuable differentiator in procurement processes, contract bids, and partnership opportunities, bolstering the company's overall market position.

It's important to note this is not an exercise but represents a proactive and strategic approach to cybersecurity. The certification is becoming stricter yearly to raise the security standard within the business and combat the ever-evolving threat landscape.

Fifosys have held our own Cyber Essentials Plus certification for three years and have helped several organisations become Cyber Essentials Plus certified, from initial remediation advice through to managing the whole process. As a result, we are in a perfect position to help you through the process.