Helping your Business with Cyber Essentials
The threat of cyber attack is a constant and no modern business can afford to overlook it. But awareness alone is not enough. Many business owners know that cyber security is something they should be focusing on but aren’t sure how to go about it, and need answers to key questions, such as:
- How do I safeguard my business against attack?
- How can I minimise the risk of business data breaches?
- How can I optimise my IT network for GDPR?
- How do I demonstrate to my customers that we take IT security seriously?
For businesses that are committed to protecting their network and business data, and to demonstrating their cybersecurity commitment, AMJ UK provides fully managed cybersecurity services that enables your business to gain and maintain Cyber Essentials certification.
Understanding Cyber Essentials
Cyber Essentials is an industry scheme created by the UK government in 2014 and coordinated by IASME. It is designed to help businesses of all sizes protect themselves from cyber attack and offers a standard of proof that they have the right IT security systems and processes in place.
Any business that works with public organisations or bids for government contracts must have Cyber Essentials certification, and all businesses are encouraged to attain it, to ensure compliance with online security standards, reassure customers and meet GDPR obligations.
What does Cyber Essentials cover
The Cyber Essentials accreditation consists of a series of 5 checks and technical controls that according to the UK Government, could prevent up to 80% of cyber-attacks.
Firewalls and internet gateway
Firewalls are crucial for safeguarding your business against unauthorised access. Ensuring their proper implementation is essential not only for compliance with Cyber Essentials but also for providing comprehensive protection for your business.
Secure Configuration
Secure configuration is vital for preventing security issues that arise from improper management. By configuring computer networks and devices to minimise vulnerabilities, you ensure that only essential services are available for users to perform their roles. This includes for example removing or disabling unnecessary user accounts, software, and auto-run features, implementing robust authentication methods before granting access, and enforcing device locking controls such as biometrics, passwords, or PINs.
User Access Control
Keeping access to your data and services as restricted as possible is absolutely crucial, and you need to make sure you think about the best ways of being able to achieve this in order to protect your company in the process. This includes for example that user accounts are assigned to authorised individuals only and access to services, applications and networks are limited to the user needs to carry out their role and that a password-based authentication is in place for all user accounts including protective measures such as MFA
Malware Protection
Safeguarding your business from malware is crucial for maintaining security. It’s important to explore the most effective strategies to enhance your protection measures.
Patch Management
The fifth pillar of Cyber Essentials is patch management, which is crucial for safeguarding your devices and software against vulnerabilities. Ensuring that your systems are protected from known security issues with available fixes is vital for enhancing your business’s safety and security measures.
Benefits of Cyber Essentials
There are also many business advantages to gaining Cyber Essentials certification beyond the obvious benefits of protecting your vital business data
What are the benefits of Cyber Essentials
There are also many business advantages to gaining Cyber Essentials certification beyond the obvious benefits of protecting your vital business data
Optimised Business
Increased Sales
As an experienced IT Support London and IT Support Kent business, we have used our expertise to develop a comprehensive managed service that can help you to attain Cyber Essentials certification as quickly as possible, through the following steps:
UK Government Security Standards Compliant
Better Business Insurance Cover
Commitment to your Customers and Partners
Demonstrating your commitment to protecting your own data and those of your suppliers and customers will help to secure your supply chain
Helping you all the way with AMJ IT Cyber Smart Managed Services
CyberSmart is a cloud based platform with instant online access offering constant monitoring of your IT network devices on security aspects covered by Cyber Essentials.
STEP 1
IDENTIFY
STEP 2
FIX
STEP 3
CERTIFY
STEP 4
MONITOR & PROTECT
Using a list of devices and their associated compliance issues, the IT administrator is able to see the problems clearly and identify the necessary actions.
Gaining Cyber Essentials certification is a guaranteed process that will demonstrate that you take data protection seriously, building trust and limiting liability.
Data security is an ongoing process. Our service provides real-time
Why use AMJ IT Cyber Smart Managed Services?
We are experts in providing cutting-edge protection against cyber attack. Get in touch with us today to find out how we can help you protect your business, and benefit from the range of useful features that come with our Cyber Smart Managed Service:
Online Platform
The platform is online, so there’s no need for manual lists or documents
Security Optimisation guidelines
Fully Managed Service
Guaranteed Certification
Security Compliance Policies Management
Ongoing Security Monitoring
Free Optional Cyber Security Insurance
