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CYBER ESSENTIALS
Gain Cyber Essentials Certification with IT Geeks
Are you confident in your business's online security? Protecting your business and the data you hold against online threats and cyber criminals is a priority no business can ignore.
Cyber Essentials is the UK Government's standard baseline for cyber security, designed to protect your organisation from over 80% of common cyber attacks. At IT Geeks, we don't just help you get certified, we build the foundational security into your systems from day one.
CYBER ESSENTIALS
The Benefits of Certification
Achieving Cyber Essentials accreditation is a critical investment in your business future.
Effective Protection
Your business gains the protection it needs to operate safely, greatly reducing the likelihood you'll suffer a security breach or be held to ransom.
Customer & Partner Trust
Certification provides reassurance to your customers and other businesses that you take their safety as well as your own seriously.
Unlock Opportunities
Being an accredited business makes you eligible to apply for UK and EU tenders, and work with other businesses that increasingly require security certifications.
Foundation for IT Support
Your existing IT support with IT Geeks is already aligned with Cyber Essentials controls, meaning you are part way there just by being our customer.
Achieve & Maintain Cyber Essentials with IT Geeks
Contact us to discuss your Cyber Essentials requirements
Cyber Essentials - The Gold Standard in Assurance
Assessment Type: Self-Assessment via an online questionnaire reviewed by an assessor.
Verification Method: You describe your security controls; the certification body reviews your answers.
Testing Scope: None.
Pass Requirement: May allow for one or two minor non-compliances, depending on context.
Cost: Low cost (sliding scale starting at roughly £320 + VAT based on organisation size).
Timeline: Can be achieved in a matter of days.
Assurance Level: Statement of Intent: Proves you know what you should be doing.
Assessment Type: Independent Technical Audit conducted on-site or remotely by a certified third party.
Verification Method: A qualified auditor actively tests your systems to verify the controls actually work.
Testing Scope: External vulnerability scans, internal device sampling, malware execution checks, and MFA verification.
Pass Requirement: Zero tolerance. Requires full compliance. Any failures require remediation within 30 days.
Cost: Higher cost (quote-based, starting around £1,500 + VAT depending on network size).
Timeline: Takes longer (must be completed within 3 months of passing basic Cyber Essentials).
Assurance Level: Evidence of Compliance: Proves your defenses are actively working in real-world conditions.
CYBER ESSENTIALS
The 5 Key Controls in Detail
These controls, devised by cybersecurity experts at the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), effectively 'lock out' cybercriminals and protect your network.
Firewall and Internet Gateways
All internet connected devices must have a correctly configured firewall.
Secure Configuration
Default configurations leave devices open; IT Geeks ensures all devices and software are secured.
User Access Control
Account permissions are limited to the minimum required for the user's role.
Malware Protection
Antivirus and anti-malware protection is installed to protect against ransomware.
Patching and Updates
We ensure all devices are kept up to date at all times to fix known vulnerabilities.