What is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme designed to help businesses protect themselves against common cyber threats and demonstrate a baseline level of security.
While the controls themselves are straightforward, many organisations find the process difficult to interpret or time-consuming to complete correctly. IT WORKHOUSE supports businesses through the Cyber Essentials process in a clear, practical way.
Understanding Cyber Essentials
Cyber Essentials focuses on five core areas of cyber security:
Firewalls and internet gateways
Secure configuration of devices
User access control
Malware protection
Patch management
The certification helps reduce the risk of common cyber attacks and is often required when working with government bodies or larger organisations.
How IT WORKHOUSE Supports the Process
IT WORKHOUSE helps organisations understand and meet the Cyber Essentials requirements without unnecessary complexity. The Cyber Essentials questions can be open to interpretation. IT WORKHOUSE provides clear explanations of what is required and how it applies to your specific systems and working practices.
Rather than starting from scratch, IT WORKHOUSE reviews your current setup and identifies any gaps that need to be addressed to meet the standard.
Practical support is then provided to help implement the criteria correctly and efficiently, reducing disruption to day-to-day operations.
Benefits of Working with IT WORKHOUSE
Reduced time spent interpreting Cyber Essentials requirements
Lower risk of errors in the assessment process
A clearer understanding of your organisation’s security posture
Confidence that required controls are in place
A Straightforward Route to Certification
Cyber Essentials does not need to be complicated. With IT WORKHOUSE, the focus is on helping organisations meet the standard in a structured, understandable way, while improving overall security practices.
If your organisation needs support achieving Cyber Essentials, IT WORKHOUSE can guide you through the process from start to finish.