Cyber Essentials is the UK government-backed certification scheme that helps businesses protect against the most common cyber threats. It covers five technical controls that every organisation should have in place.
Firewalls — protecting your network boundary from unauthorised access
Secure Configuration — ensuring devices and software are configured securely by default
User Access Control — limiting access to systems and data to those who need it
Malware Protection — defending against viruses, ransomware and other malicious software
Security Update Management — keeping software and devices patched and up to date
How We Help
Readiness Review — assess your current position against the five Cyber Essentials controls
Gap Identification — clearly document what needs to change before you can certify
Remediation Planning — a prioritised action plan to close the gaps
Certification Support — guidance through the self-assessment questionnaire and submission
Cyber Essentials Plus — independent technical verification for businesses that require it
Note: Altitude provides preparation and readiness support. The certification itself is issued by an accredited certification body.
A UK professional-services organisation faced stubborn endpoint vulnerabilities despite apparently successful patching. Altitude IT investigated what the scanner could still see and helped the organisation pass Cyber Essentials Plus.