Cyber Essentials

Every year, thousands of computer systems in the UK are compromised. The majority fall victim to easily preventable cyber attacks, carried out with tools which are freely available on the Internet.Cyber Essentials is theUKGovernment'sreaction to the proliferation of theseattacks. Itrequiresthat orga [...]
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Every year, thousands of computer systems in the UK are compromised. The majority fall victim to easily preventable cyber attacks, carried out with tools which are freely available on the Internet.Cyber Essentials is theUKGovernment'sreaction to the proliferation of theseattacks. Itrequiresthat organisations putbasic security measures in place, enabling them toreliably counterthe most commontactics employed by cyber criminals.From1 October 2014, all suppliers bidding for a range of government ICT contracts - in particular contracts requiring the handling of sensitive and personal information - must be certified to the scheme.This Pocket Guide explains how toachievecertification to Cyber Essentialsin a fast, effective and cost-efficient manner. Itwill help you to:- understandthe requirements of the scheme- implement the controls correctly- realisewhen you are ready to seek certification- get a grip onboththe certification process and the distinction between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus- find additional help and resources.