Achieving Cyber Essentials at Cyber Tzar
We are pleased to announce that we have successfully achieved Cyber Essentials certification. This demonstrates our ongoing commitment to cybersecurity, aimed at protecting critical infrastructure, sensitive data, and privacy. In this blog, we’ll discuss the core principles and practical benefits of the Cyber Essentials framework. You can view our Cyber Essentials status at: https://registry.blockmarktech.com/certificates/dcac9397-5a03-46c3-b9e3-8d59a84681d6/
Understanding the Importance of Cyber Essentials
Earning the Cyber Essentials certification is a significant development for us. It shows our collective efforts, alongside cybersecurity professionals, government agencies, and private sector partners, to secure our digital environment. This isn’t just a technical milestone; it reflects our responsibility to provide a secure digital space for both individuals and businesses.
The Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification is managed by the “Information Assurance for Small and Medium Enterprises Consortium” (IASME) on behalf of The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). You can learn more about Cyber Essentials from the NCSC’s “About Cyber Essentials” and from IASME’s “Cyber Essentials: The Benefits of Certification”.
Key Principles of Cyber Essentials
Cyber Essentials is a recognized certification program aimed at creating a baseline for cybersecurity measures. The framework covers:
- Boundary Firewalls and Internet Gateways: Filtering and monitoring network traffic to protect against unauthorized access and attacks.
- Secure Configuration: Properly configuring systems and software to minimize vulnerabilities.
- Access Control: Managing who has access to what, aiming to reduce unauthorized system access and data breaches.
- Malware Protection: Measures to defend against malware, including viruses and ransomware.
- Patch Management: Keeping systems updated with the latest security patches to address vulnerabilities.
Practical Benefits of Certification
- Improved Security: Cyber Essentials helps lower the risk of cyberattacks and data breaches.
- Customer Confidence: The certification indicates a commitment to data security.
- Competitive Standing: The certification can provide an edge in markets that value data security.
- Regulatory Alignment: Achieving these cybersecurity standards ensures compliance with data protection laws.
- Preparedness: The guidelines help organizations better respond to cybersecurity incidents, reducing their impact.
- Risk Management: The framework helps to identify and manage cybersecurity risks.
Ongoing Commitment to Cybersecurity
Achieving Cyber Essentials certification is an important step, but we understand that maintaining a secure digital environment is an ongoing process. We are committed to adapting our cybersecurity practices to meet evolving digital challenges. We will continue to work to ensure a resilient digital future, recognizing that cybersecurity is a long-term commitment requiring constant vigilance.
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