Cyber
Essentials
As a pioneer and contributor to the government-backed Cyber Essentials assessment, Capital Network Solutions is the leading UK authority on how to approach and pass the Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditations. We are standard bearers for cyber security excellence, supporting businesses to secure their data and inspire confidence in their partners and customers.
Cyber Essentials is a UK Government certification which allows businesses to demonstrate to customers, suppliers, investors and insurers that they have implemented essential security controls to manage their cyber risk. The entry level certification is Cyber Essentials and this is a pre-requisite to Cyber Essentials Plus.
Cyber Essentials Plus provides a higher level of assurance as it includes an extensive internal assessment conducted by an independent certification body.
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Gain additional credibility with independent verification via Cyber Essentials Plus
Why Certify
- Gain a competitive edge by demonstrating your commitment to cyber security
- If you are a Government supplier, Cyber Essentials is a mandatory requirement for many contracts
- Cyber Essentials provides a clear framework of basic security controls your organisation must have in place to safely use the internet
- Cyber Essentials Plus provides third-party assurances that your cyber security measures are operating effectively
- It provides a baseline for building up to a more comprehensive information assurance management system such as the IASME standard or ISO27001:2013.