Cyber Essentials

Cyber Essentials is a Government-backed, industry-supported scheme designed to help organisations protect themselves against common online threats and cyber-criminals.
Many organisations are undertaking the Cyber Essentials certification to demonstrate to their customers that they take security seriously. Cyber Essentials also assists in securing data assets for GDPR compliance as well as achieving business insurance terms of cover.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
What packages are available

We’ve developed a range of Cyber Essentials packages to suit various customer requirements.
We know that some people will want more support than others, so we offer a basic package that can then be upgraded to include the additional support given in our standard and premium package.
At the end of your Cyber Essentials course you will have the knowledge you need to demonstrate to your customers that you take cyber security, and the integrity of customer data, seriously.
You will also be listed on the National Cyber Security Centre directory of organisations awarded cyber essentials.
Why Thinc?
Thinc is partnered with IT Governance in order to provide our clients with a comprehensive Cyber Essentials solution.
Together we offer a range of consultancy and testing services aimed at helping your business to achieve its Cyber Essentials certification.
Our tiered approach means the service you take can be as simple as a helping hand over the phone to get ready for Cyber Essentials accreditation, through to a fully-supported consultative process with onsite reviews and pre-accreditation scans.
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