Cyber Essentials

Secure your Cyber Essentials certification with the help of our security experts

We'll advise you on cybersecurity best practices so you can feel confident and prepared when completing your application for Cyber Essentials.

Achieve Cyber Essentials certification with our tailored support.

We’ll work with you to strengthen your business’s cybersecurity and compliance posture ahead of your Cyber Essentials certification assessment.

Our Cyber Security Services

Email Security Services

Prevent cyber threats with advanced email security solutions, protecting your business from phishing, spam, and malware attacks.

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Network Security Solutions

Safeguard your IT infrastructure with robust network security solutions, protecting against cyber threats and unauthorised access.

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Cybersecurity Compliance Services

Stay compliant with industry regulations and protect sensitive data with our expert cybersecurity compliance solutions.

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Penetration Testing

Identify and fix security vulnerabilities with penetration testing, ensuring your business is protected from potential cyberattacks.

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Cyber Security Training

Empower your team with cybersecurity training, equipping them with the skills to identify and prevent security threats.

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Cloud Security Services

Ensure cloud security with expert solutions designed to protect sensitive data and prevent cyber threats in your cloud environment.

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Endpoint Detection

Detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats in real time with our advanced endpoint security solutions.

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IT Security Consultancy

Strengthen your business security with expert consultancy, offering tailored strategies to protect against evolving cyber threats.

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How will our Cyber Essentials support services help your business?

We’ll prepare you for Cyber Essentials assessment, making sure you can meet all the requirements before you try for certification. That way, you save time and money.

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Achieving your Cyber Essential status with Cheeky Munkey

The first stage of the actual certification is online self-assessment, after which a qualified assessor will verify the information you’ve provided. So it’s vital that you’re thorough in your preparation.

Applying all of our IT expertise, we’ll analyse whether you measure up to the technical standards required for certification. We’ll do this by comprehensively auditing your IT systems and practices.

Of course, if there are any areas where you fall short, we can help you enhance your systems and processes. Whether it’s a cyber security issue or a connectivity problem, we’ll make certain you cover the five cyber security controls. Then you’ll be ready to take the assessment and reap all the benefits of certification.

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Three simple steps to Cyber Essentials

Securing your IT doesn’t have to be complicated. At Cheeky Munkey, we’ve streamlined the process to make your transition smooth and effective. Our approach is designed to understand your unique needs, provide customised solutions, and implement them seamlessly. Here’s how we do it:

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Schedule a free consultation

Schedule a one-on-one conversation with one of our team. Ask questions, and discover how we can help.

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Receive a tailored IT plan

This plan will outline the precise solutions required to enhance your IT systems, improve efficiency, and secure your operations, ensuring your technology aligns with your business goals.

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Enjoy seamless IT operations

When you’re ready, we’ll implement the bespoke solutions with minimal disruption. Our team will ensure a smooth transition, providing continuous support so your business can flourish with dependable IT.

Cyber Essentials FAQs

What is the Cyber Essentials Scheme?

Cyber Essentials is a certification scheme backed by the government to reduce cyber vulnerability throughout the supply chain. When implemented correctly, the security controls outlined should prevent 80% of cyber-attacks. Launched in 2014 by the National Cyber Security Centre, the Cyber Essentials scheme highlights the five basic cyber security controls that all businesses should be implementing:

  • Secure connections to the internet
  • Controlled access to devices and data
  • Protection from viruses and other malware
  • Management of software patches and updates
  • Secure devices and configurations

Being certified is a great first step in being GDPR prepared. Cyber Essentials Certification is evidence that you have carried out the appropriate steps to protect your business and your data.

To be GDPR-ready, you’ll need more than the Cyber Essentials basic technical controls. Additional topics to cover include training staff, assessing business risks, dealing with incidents, and handling operational issues. As part of our consultancy service, Cheeky Munkey will locate any non-compliant areas and assist in resolving this before the formal assessment.

We also recommend that following this, your organisation acquires specialist legal advice on the GDPR. This applies to any data protection issue, as all advice from Cheeky Munkey on GDPR is not legal advice, it shouldn’t be treated as such.

Preparing for Cyber Essentials assessment will give you a comprehensive understanding of your cyber security protections. If you have any weaknesses, preparing for the assessment will uncover them, giving you the opportunity to remedy the problems and achieve a higher level of security. This will protect you from the prospect of data loss – and all the monetary and reputational loss that comes with it.

If you achieve certification, customers and potential customers will have greater trust in your organisation. You’ll be seen as more forward-thinking and careful – a business that understands the digital world and will keep data safe.

Plus, some government contracts might require you to be Cyber Essentials certified.

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