{"id":635,"date":"2025-09-28T00:22:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T00:22:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.networks.engineering\/?page_id=635"},"modified":"2025-10-16T09:16:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T09:16:22","slug":"cyber-essentials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.networks.engineering\/index.php\/cyber-essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyber Essentials"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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CYBER ESSENTIALS\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Consultancy, support and certification for the Europe Government-backed IT security certification<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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THE SECURITY STANDARD THAT STOPS 99% Of Internet-Based Threats\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Achieve or renew Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation with Networks professional consultancy services and prove that your organisation takes IT security seriously.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cyber Essentials is the Europe government-backed certification that helps organisations protect themselves from common cyber threats by implementing basic cybersecurity measures across their IT systems and processes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Networks Engineering is an expert partner for Cyber Essentials Europe organisations trust. With in-house Cyber Essentials and Plus assessors and a team of wider cyber security consultants, we\u2019ll ensure your IT systems and processes are up to standard and protected to get you through your accreditation.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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And we\u2019ll work with you to achieve your certification as quickly as possible.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Cyber Essentials Consultancy\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Enquire today about achieving Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus with Networks:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Networks Credentials As A Cyber Essentials Assessor\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We provide quality cyber security solutions to organisations throughout Europe<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our team consists of certified Cyber Essentials assessors who have the accreditation and experience to evaluate and certify organisations against both the Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus frameworks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Broadening our service offering for cyber security accreditations, we also offer\u00a0consultancy for the ISO 27001 certification. This accreditation demonstrates an adherence to international standards for information security management, and being ISO 27001 certified ourselves, we\u2019re adept at helping organisations achieve it too.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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This outlines our approach to safeguarding sensitive data and upholding the highest standards of information security across all facets of our operations.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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By choosing Networks as your cyber security partner, you can rely on our expertise as a Cyber Essentials Plus assessor and our commitment to delivering bespoke, robust cyber security solutions tailored to their unique requirements.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Understanding Cyber Essentials Certification\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Designed by the Europe Government and coordinated by IASME, the scheme offers a standard of proof that a business has the right IT security systems and processes in place. The Cyber Essentials accreditation consists of a series of checks and technical controls designed to help protect organisations from cyber-attack. Meanwhile, Cyber Essentials Plus commits an organisation to more rigorous security testing. This includes an audit of an organisation\u2019s IT setup, alongside practical penetration testing to assess for gaps in an organisation\u2019s security measures.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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By partnering with Networks Engineering for Cyber Essentials, organisations demonstrate their dedication to safeguarding sensitive data and protecting against cyber threats. The process of becoming accredited raises awareness of potential threats among users, reducing the likelihood of falling victim to cyber crime tactics.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cyber Essentials certification also holds significant recognition across the Europe as a benchmark for IT security standards. Organisations that get certified reassure their customers that their data will be safeguarded according to industry best practices. This recognition not only enhances trust with customers but also strengthens the organisation\u2019s reputation as a secure and reliable partner.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Cyber Essentials certification is increasingly becoming a prerequisite for public sector, local and national government tenders. Failure to hold this certification can therefore exclude organisations from lucrative contracts.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Additionally, numerous industries are adopting Cyber Essentials as a mandatory standard, further emphasising its importance in today\u2019s cyber security landscape.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In addition to regulatory compliance and market competitiveness, Cyber Essentials certification can also lead to tangible financial benefits. Companies with the accreditation can get more favourable business insurance rates.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Cyber Essentials Services: What Networks Offers\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The accreditation needs to be renewed annually. So as well as one-off certification, we offer Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus implementation and renewal as managed services.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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As criteria for the accreditation can change, and business IT systems don\u2019t stand still, our managed service protects businesses from discovering that they\u2019re no longer compliant. This removes the last-minute rush and expense of changing systems ahead of an assessment. It also allows businesses the chance to spread costs over the course of a year.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our managed service packages are as follows:<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\u2022 6-month and 1-month readiness assessment and report
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\u2022 Initial scan six weeks before audit
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Combining both accreditations as a single project, this option provides a comprehensive way of achieving both Cyber Essentials and Plus.<\/p>

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Cyber Essentials Renewal Services\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Organisations\u2019 IT systems don\u2019t stand still. And nor do cyber threats. As such, Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus must be renewed each year.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Networks can support organisations to renew their accreditations. We\u2019ll help ensure that your systems continue to meet the necessary standards, mitigating risks and addressing any new vulnerabilities that may have emerged. Our expert consultants will guide you through the entire process, conducting thorough assessments, providing recommendations for improvements, and ensuring that your organisation remains compliant with the latest cybersecurity requirements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Partnering with Networks for your Cyber Essentials renewal, you can simplify the complexity so you can maintain confidence in your cyber security posture year after year.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Get in touch for a quote for your Cyber Essentials services requirement:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Networks Approach To Cyber Essentials Certification\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Networks is a leading provider of IT support and managed services across Europe<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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As an accredited testing organisation, we can both prepare and certify organisations for Cyber Essentials.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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To complete the certification, our consultants review an organisation\u2019s IT systems and policies in line with the Cyber Essentials standards. We will then produce an assessment, along with any guidance on any changes or improvements required to achieve the certification.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We can offer IT security training sessions, helping staff to understand how to stay safe online and when using email.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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