Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus

Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus

Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus Accreditation with HJS Technology

Protect Your Business with Cyber Essentials

In today’s digital landscape, ensuring the security of your business’s digital infrastructure is of paramount importance. Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme designed to help organisations protect themselves against a range of cyber-attacks. Cyber Essentials (and ISO 27001) accredited HJS Technology are dedicated to guiding your business through the process of obtaining this essential accreditation to ensure that you pass first time, providing peace of mind and a robust defence against cyber threats.

What is Cyber Essentials?

Cyber Essentials is a certification scheme that outlines the basic measures your organisation should take to protect against the most common internet-based threats. To gain the accreditation, an online evaluation is completed. It focuses on five key areas:

  1. Firewalls – Ensuring your network is protected by secure firewalls.
  2. Secure Configuration – Ensuring that systems are configured to reduce vulnerabilities.
  3. User Access Control – Implementing strict controls on who can access your data and services.
  4. Malware Protection – Ensuring your systems are protected from malicious software.
  5. Patch Management – Keeping your software and systems up to date with the latest patches.

What is Cyber Essentials Plus?

Cyber Essentials Plus offers the same simplicity as Cyber Essentials, but with a higher level of assurance. The key difference is that Cyber Essentials Plus requires an in-person, independent assessment of your security controls to verify that they are working effectively. This involves a hands-on technical verification, giving you, your suppliers, partners and customers greater confidence in your cybersecurity measures.

Benefits of Cyber Essentials Accreditation Include:

  1. Enhanced Security: Implementing the Cyber Essentials framework significantly reduces the risk of a cyber-attack.
  2. Customer Trust: Demonstrating your commitment to cybersecurity can improve your reputation and customer confidence.
  3. Business Opportunities: Many tenders and contracts require Cyber Essentials certification, opening up new business opportunities.
  4. Insurance Benefits: Many insurers recognise Cyber Essentials certification and may offer lower premiums as a result.
  5. Legal Compliance: Helps ensure compliance with data protection regulations, including GDPR.

How HJS Technology Can Help Your Business Succeed

At HJS Technology, we understand the complexities of achieving Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation. Our team of experts will guide you through every step of the process, ensuring you meet all necessary criteria with ease, can plan for the future, minimise expenditure and put into place on-going 24/7 security checks and alerts.

Our Services Include:

  • Initial Assessment: We conduct a thorough review of your current cybersecurity measures to identify any gaps or areas for improvement.
  • Consultation and Planning: We work with you to develop a comprehensive plan to address any vulnerabilities and implement the required controls.
  • Implementation Support: Our team provides hands-on assistance to ensure that all security measures are correctly implemented.
  • Pre-Assessment Checks: Before the official Cyber Essential Plus assessment, we conduct pre-assessment checks to ensure you are fully prepared and will pass the assessment.
  • Accreditation Process: We manage the entire accreditation process, from initial application to final certification for Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus.

Why Choose HJS Technology?

  • Expert Knowledge: Our team consists of experienced cybersecurity professionals with a deep understanding of the Cyber Essentials framework.
  • Tailored Solutions: We provide customised solutions that fit the specific needs of your business.
  • End-to-End Support: From initial consultation to final certification, we are with you every step of the way.
  • Proven Track Record: We have successfully helped numerous businesses achieve Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation.

Protect your business from cyber threats and demonstrate your commitment to cybersecurity with Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation. Contact HJS Technology today to start your journey towards a more secure future.

Want to know more?

Ready to achieve Cyber Essentials accreditation? Contact HJS Technology for a consultation today.

Secure your business with HJS Technology – your trusted partner in cybersecurity.

Don’t just take our word for it!

HJS Technology have helped many companies seamlessly achieve Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus

‘From the moment I contacted Charlie and his colleagues at HJS Technology I received a clear plan as to what the Cyber Essentials accreditation would involve.
The journey was pain free and the customer service was superb, as always.
Another great benefit of using HJS Technology to help with the accreditation was that the process only took a few days!
Gaining Cyber Essentials accreditation, especially as we are a charitable organisation reinforces our commitment to funders and commissioners that at The Lantern Trust, we value compliance above all else. Having the relevant certification, not only gives you and your organisation piece of mind but also to anymore looking to support or work with you’.

Mike – Chief Executive Officer

The Lantern Trust

‘Already being our IT provider, we chose HJS Technology to manage the Cyber Essentials accreditation process for us. They progressed this exceptionally, always being quick to update us, clearly setting out anything needed from our side, and being so helpful in answering our queries at every stage. Their expertise and experience on the matter was clear to see. We were delighted to pass our application first time and to reach this target for the business; providing us with strengthened cybersecurity, and to our business partners, further reassurance’.

David Eddy – Trainee Solicitor

Enviromena Asset Management UK Ltd

‘As our IT Partner for many years, HJS were our first choice in supporting us through the process of obtaining the Cyber Essentials accreditation. As always, HJS offered a first-class service, both professional and systematic, helping us pass our application first time! Enviromena would have no hesitation in recommending HJS in future to other organising wishing to add Cyber Essentials to their credits’.

Nikki Wilkinson – Office Manager

Enviromena Asset Management UK Ltd

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