Cyber Essentials (CE) is a UK Government-backed scheme that helps organisations of varying size to protect against a range of common cybersecurity attacks.

Certification gives you peace of mind that your defences will protect against the vast majority of common cyber-attacks simply because these attacks are looking for targets which do not have the Cyber Essentials technical controls in place.

Cyber Essentials shows you how to address those basics and prevent the most common attacks.

Why should you get Cyber Essentials?

• It reassures customers that you already have or are working to secure your IT infrastructure against common cyber-attacks such as Phishing and brute-forcing.

• You could improve the possibility of attracting new business with the promise you have robust cybersecurity measures in place

• You have a clear picture of your organisation's cybersecurity level

• If you aspire to trade with the UK Government, these contracts require organisations of all sizes to hold Cyber Essentials certification

• You get to add the Cyber Essentials logo to your site, marketing material and emails - Which will reinforce your commitment to cybersecurity resilience.

• Your organisation will be listed on the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) certificate search page, where prospective clients can validation your award.

Link:  https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberessentials/search