Cyber Essentials Plus Certification Services
Cyber Essentials Plus provides a higher level of assurance than Cyber Essentials through independent technical verification of your security controls.
AceGuard helps organisations prepare for Cyber Essentials Plus through readiness assessments, remediation support and certification preparation.
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What Is Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials Plus builds upon Cyber Essentials by requiring independent testing of your security controls. This provides greater confidence that security measures are working effectively in practice.
Independent Testing
Security controls are verified by qualified assessors.
Higher Assurance
Demonstrates a stronger cyber security posture.
Competitive Advantage
Provides additional assurance to customers and suppliers.
What Is Tested?
- User account security.
- Multi-Factor Authentication implementation.
- Device security controls.
- Malware protection.
- Patch management processes.
- Access control measures.
- System configuration.
- External vulnerability exposure.
Our Cyber Essentials Plus Preparation Process
Review
Assess current security controls.
Gap Analysis
Identify weaknesses and compliance gaps.
Remediate
Implement recommended improvements.
Validate
Review readiness before testing.
Support
Assist through certification.
Common Issues We Identify
Missing MFA
Accounts not protected by Multi-Factor Authentication.
Weak Device Security
Endpoints lacking appropriate protection controls.
Excessive Permissions
Users with more access than required.
Patch Management Gaps
Systems not consistently updated.
Configuration Issues
Security settings not aligned with best practice.
Microsoft 365 Weaknesses
Identity, email and cloud security gaps.
Who Benefits From Cyber Essentials Plus?
Government Suppliers
Meet procurement and contract requirements.
Solicitors
Provide additional assurance around client data protection.
Accountants
Demonstrate strong controls over financial information.
Healthcare Providers
Protect sensitive patient information.
Recruitment Agencies
Protect candidate and employee records.
Growing Businesses
Strengthen cyber security and customer confidence.
Ready For Cyber Essentials Plus?
Many organisations discover issues during preparation that could delay certification. Addressing those issues early improves the likelihood of success and strengthens overall security.
Book a free Cyber Security Health Check and find out how prepared your organisation is for Cyber Essentials Plus.
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