Cyber Essentials
Cyber Essentials
Foundational security, verified.
Cyber Essentials revolves around five core pillars (controls): firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection, and patch management. The certification process typically involves self-assessment (for Basic level) or external audits (for Plus), including gap analysis, remediation, and submission to an accrediting body like IASME.
Why choose Netlogic
NetLogic makes Cyber Essentials certification straightforward by guiding you through the required technical controls and helping you achieve certification quickly and confidently.
- Experienced Cyber Essentials assessors
- Rapid gap analysis and remediation planning
- Clear evidence preparation support
- Practical technical guidance for controls implementation
- Support for both Basic and Cyber Essentials Plus
FAQs
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What is Cyber Essentials and why does my business need it?
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification scheme designed to protect organizations from approximately 80% of common cyber attacks, such as phishing and malware. Certification has five core controls : firewalls, secure config, access control, malware protection, and patching. Netlogic provides gap analysis and guidance to certify your business quickly.
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What is the difference between Cyber Essentials Basic and Plus?
Basic is a self-assessment questionnaire for the five controls, granting certification upon passing. Plus includes external audits like vulnerability scans for verified compliance. Basic suits smaller firms; Plus offers stronger proof. Netlogic supports both with remediation and prep.
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How long does it take to achieve Cyber Essentials certification with Netlogic?
Basic: 2-4 weeks; Plus: 4-8 weeks, depending on your setup. Our process: Onsite/Report Consult, 1-5 day gap analysis, 1-4 week fixes, and submission. We minimize delays with expert help.
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What are the costs involved in Cyber Essentials certification?
Depending on the Scope and numbers of IT assests in scope.
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How does Netlogic support the Cyber Essentials certification process?
End-to-end: gap analysis, control implementation, submission prep, and audits for Plus. UK experts ensure NCSC compliance, with post-cert support. We have extensive experience guiding businesses in sectors like retail and finance toward successful certification.