Cyber Essentials Basic: Your First Line of Certified Defence.
In today's digital landscape, foundational security isn't optional, it's essential. Cyber Essentials Basic is the crucial first step to demonstrating your commitment to data security, often required for working with UK Government and an increasing number of supply chains.
At Munitus, we don't just help you achieve the certificate; we build the five essential technical controls required to create a robust, secured digital baseline.
Our structured, clear process cuts through the complexity, ensuring your business is fortified against the majority of common cyber threats, paving the way for trustworthy and compliant operations.
What Is Cyber Essentials Basic?
Cyber Essentials Basic is the UK government-backed scheme designed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to establish a vital baseline of security within any organisation. It is a self-assessment process, verified by an independent body, that ensures five critical technical controls are correctly implemented.
By achieving this certification, your business gains essential protection against approximately 80% of common cyber threats, simultaneously demonstrating due diligence and unlocking opportunities to tender for government and protected contracts. It is the mandatory first step to achieving a secured and protected digital operation.
Control #1 Firewalls: Controls all traffic flow, acting as the primary digital gatekeeper to your IT systems.
Control #2 Secure Configuration: Stops attackers from exploiting simple, known security vulnerabilities.
Control #3 Access Control: Protects sensitive data by ensuring only authorised, verified users can access it.
Control #4 Malware Protection: Provides continuous, proactive protection against viruses, ransomware, and destructive code.
Control #5 Patch Management: Closes security gaps exploited by common attacks, maintaining the integrity of your systems.
