Cyber Essentials

Areas of focus and control

• Securing your internet connection

  By using a firewalls you are available to secure your internet connection. A firewall acts as a buffer zone so that incoming traffic can be analysed and malicious content can blocked from your network.

• Configuring your devices and software securely

  By managing the default settings and passwords on your devices, you can make them much more protected against cyber attacks. You can also use features such as 2FA for important accounts such as banking.

• Managing user access control

  Control who has access to various parts of your system based upon their user requirements. By only giving users access to what they need to do their job, you minimise the damage that could be done if an account is misused or stolen.

• Protecting yourself against viruses and malware

  There are various approaches to defend against viruses and malware. Anti-malware measures that are usually included free with operating systems, whitelisting and sandboxing to name a few.

• Keeping your software and patches up to date

  Regular updates are released to keep your operating system protected against known bugs and vulnerabilities. This is usually a quick process and is one of the most important things that you can do to keep your systems secure.