CYBER ESSENTIALS

CYBER ESSENTIALS

Cyber Essentials (CE/CE+) certification helps organisations establish a solid foundation for their cyber security. Achieving CE certification demonstrates a proactive approach to security compliance, protecting both the organisation and those it interacts with.

As an accredited certification body partnered with IASME, Logiq supports organisations of all sizes in achieving CE certification. Our comprehensive approach provides guidance and management to help clients combat common cyber threats and meet the certification requirements.

The DISX platform is built to meet all Cyber Essentials technical requirements straight out of the box—providing peace of mind that essential security standards are achieved. However, Cyber Essentials certification itself is not included with DISX as standard and is available as an optional fully managed service for those who wish to formalise their compliance and meet mandated contractual requirements.

KEY BENEFITS

• Stronger cyber defences: mitigate the risk of common threats, protecting data and systems.
• Enhanced reputation: demonstrate your commitment to cyber security, building trust amongst customers and partners.
• Reduced financial losses: minimise potential damage from cyber-attacks, safeguarding financial stability.
• Government procurement advantage: meet the cyber security requirements to enter the bidding process for select government contracts.

WHAT IS CYBER ESSENTIALS?

Cyber Essentials (CE) is a government-backed scheme that arms organisations with the knowledge and tools to defend against the most common cyber threats.

Developed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), it guides businesses and charitable organisations through the process of implementing crucial security controls, minimising, and mitigating risks including phishing, ransomware, and unauthorised access such as data breaches.

The scheme offers two levels: Cyber Essentials (CE) and Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+). A self-assessment that evaluates your organisations adherence to five core controls is followed by an assessment conducted by an IASME accredited certification body. After the successful organisations are granted CE certification. Going one step further, Cyber Essentials Plus outlines necessary system-level safeguards and tests the basic level of controls required to meet the standard are implemented, providing an extra layer of security.