What is Cyber Essentials?

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed, industry-supported scheme to help organizations protect themselves against common online threats. It provides a clear statement of the basic controls organizations should have in place to mitigate the risk from common cyber attacks. The scheme focuses on five key controls: firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection, and patch management. Achieving Cyber Essentials certification demonstrates a commitment to cybersecurity and can be a requirement for bidding on government contracts.