Question 1

What is Cyber Essentials?

Accepted Answer

The Cyber Essentials scheme is a UK government-backed framework supported by the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre). It sets out five basic security controls that can protect organisations against 80% of common cyber attacks.   The scheme is designed to help organisations of any size demonstrate their commitment to cyber security – while keeping the approach simple and the costs low.   The Cyber Essentials certification process is managed by the IASME Consortium (IASME), which licenses certification bodies to carry out Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications.

Question 2

Where can i find documents which describe the full requirements for the Cyber Essentials scheme?

Accepted Answer

You can view IASME overview here.   You can download the requirements from the UK Government website here.

Question 3

Can I see the self-assessment questions before i pay for an assessment?

Accepted Answer

You can download all the self assessment questions in pdf format here.

Question 4

What is covered in Cyber Essentials?

Accepted Answer

1. Firewalls – Firewalls determine who has permission to access your system and prevents those without permission from accessing your networks. A good setup will help to keep external threats from gaining access to your systems.   2. Secure configuration – Computers and network devices should be configured to only provide the services required, minimising the number of vulnerabilities. This will help to prevent unauthorised actions and minimise the information accessible to internet sites.   3. User access control – Access to your data and services should be kept to a minimum to prevent hackers from having open access. Accounts with access privileges should only be assigned to authorised individuals, provide only the necessary access, and should be reviewed regularly.   4. Malware protection – Your business should be protected against malicious software that could gain access to files, steal information, damage data or prevent access until a fee is paid. Having malware protection and virus removal software in place will help to protect information.   5. Patch Management – Cyber attackers often target well known technical vulnerabilities. Proper patch management should ensure that vulnerabilities in systems are patched and updated as soon as they are identified.

Question 5

Why do I need Cyber Essentials?

Accepted Answer

1. Be listed on the NCSC’s database Cyber Essentials certificates issued in the previous 12 months will be displayed on the NCSC website, showing suppliers your commitment to protecting your and your customers’ data.   2. Demonstrate supply chain security Achieving Cyber Essentials certification will help you demonstrate your commitment to data protection and cyber security.   3. Prevent around 80% of cyber attacks By correctly implementing the five basic security controls, the Cyber Essentials scheme will help you reduce the impact of such threats as: * Phishing attacks * MalwareRansomware * Password-guessing attacks * Network attacks   4. Work with the UK government and MOD Cyber Essentials will permit you to work with the UK government and Cyber Essentials Plus will allow you to work with the MOD.   5. Win new business Boost your reputation and attract new business by assuring customers you take cyber security seriously and have cyber security measures in place.

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