Why do you need Cyber Essentials?

Cyber Essentials covers everything businesses should do to protect from cyberattacks. Think of it as ‘cyber hygiene’ – a bit like washing your hands, brushing your teeth or wearing a face mask.

Simply being certified can reduce cyber risk by up to 98.5%. It’s a great way to demonstrate to new customers and partners that you take cybersecurity seriously – helping businesses grow and stay safe.

Increased demands from customers and suppliers to be Cyber Essentials certified.

What is the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?

The main difference is how the results are certified. Cyber Essential Plus is verified by an assessor. Whereas Cyber Essentials is self-assessed.

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To assist Customers in getting Cyber Essentials certified Mear Technology has developed a range of services which we include as part of this package

·         Endpoint Encryption (Restricted to devices with a TPM module and running Windows 10/11 Pro/Enterprise.

·         Auto run disablement

·         Local Admin removal

·         Client Firewall enforcement (Trend Micro customers only)

·         Software Audit report scheduled

·         Assistance completing Cyber Essentials

·         Windows patch management in line with Cyber Essentials

·         Software management (limited applications support this)

·         Deployment of Cybersmart Agent/Usecure/Keeper (Microsoft Edge plugin and Desktop Agent) and screen unlock password enforcement

What else is included with Mear Technology Cyber Essentials package

The above enhancements save our client time and money. Our efficiencies deploying, enabling and reporting reduce implementation cost. Our selection of licensed products and services give our customers the advantage in and speed up the process of getting Cyber Essentials certified.

·         Free resits. When completing the Cyber Essentials certification you are not charged for each attempt.

·         Centralised password management including OTP/MFA (support) remove the need for clients to use their own personal mobile to control MFA (Multi Factor Access).  Secure passwords to every site with randomly generated passwords enforced with policies.

·         Sample policies and templates.

·         Compliance agent, client-based software to confirm PC meet accreditation

·         Cyber Essentials certification – No fee to resubmit the application

·         Disable staff access to ensure easy off-boarding of staff

·         Dark web monitoring to identify at-risk credentials

·        Automated training, including simulated phishing attacks, helps provide a risk assessment of staff capabilities.

·        Build your own in-house training portal to ensure staff are trained on company policies and ethics. Build courses around 40 prebuilt courses