CYBER ESSENTIALS COMPLIANCE

Cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated and pervasive, securing your business’s digital assets is paramount.

WHY CYBER ESSENTIALS?

Cyber Essentials is a government-backed scheme that helps you guard against the most common cyber threats and demonstrate your commitment to cybersecurity. Essentially, it provides a solid foundation of cyber hygiene, protecting your company from 80% of the most basic cyber attacks. This certification is not just a badge; it’s a testament to your organisation’s dedication to maintaining robust security practices.

Our Comprehensive Approach

Vulnerability Assessments

We specialise in identifying and addressing potential security weaknesses before they can be exploited. Regular scans and audits ensure continuous protection against emerging threats, maintaining a robust security posture.

Secure Configuration

Our team ensures your systems are set up securely from the outset, minimising vulnerabilities. We provide customised security configurations tailored to your specific business needs and IT environment, enhancing overall system integrity.

Access Control

We implement stringent measures to control who accesses your data and systems, utilising advanced authentication methods and permissions. This safeguards sensitive information, ensuring that only authorised personnel have access.

Patch Management

Keeping your software and systems up to date is crucial in closing security gaps. We proactively monitor and deploy patches to prevent the exploitation of known vulnerabilities, ensuring your systems remain secure.

User Education and Training

Empowering your team with the knowledge to recognise and respond to cyber threats is a priority. We provide ongoing training sessions and resources to ensure best practices in cybersecurity are followed, fostering a culture of security awareness.

Compliance

Achieving Cyber Essentials certification enhances your security posture and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. It also demonstrates your commitment to cybersecurity to clients and stakeholders, potentially opening new business opportunities and giving you a competitive edge.

HELP FIST

DO YOU NEED IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE?

Our ‘help first’ ethos means we jump straight to your aid, no questions asked. It’s our chance to prove our worth and pave the way for a future relationship built on responsive support and mutual trust.

Our team can be available quickly to help resolve your problem, no long-term commitment required.

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The Risks of Non-Certification

Operating without Cyber Essentials certification exposes your business to increased risk of cyber attacks, data breaches, and operational disruptions, potentially leading to substantial financial losses and damage to your reputation. It may also restrict your ability to engage with certain clients, particularly in the public sector.

Cyber Essentials represents a strategic approach to cybersecurity, offering businesses a comprehensive solution that not only mitigates the risk of cyber attacks but does so in a cost-effective manner.

By implementing crucial cybersecurity controls, it provides an affordable pathway to bolster your digital defences, drastically reducing your vulnerability to a wide array of cyber threats.

Beyond safeguarding your data and systems, Cyber Essentials Plus enhances your business’s resilience, ensuring that your operations can continue unhindered, even when faced with potential cyber disruptions.

This certification protects your business and secures its continuity, making it an invaluable asset in today’s digital landscape, where cyber threats are ever-evolving and increasingly sophisticated.

Cyber Essential Certifications

Cyber Essentials

Cyber Essentials is a foundational certification that safeguards your organisation against the most common cyber threats, providing a solid baseline of cybersecurity measures.

Cyber Essentials Plus

Cyber Essentials Plus builds on this foundation, offering a more rigorous assessment through hands-on technical verification to ensure your defences are robust and effectiv

TRANSFORMATION

Revolutionising IT Infrastructure for Growth

EnviroShield Services, a leading nationwide provider of thermal insulation and heat tracing for commercial businesses, faced significant IT challenges. With a diverse team comprising office admin staff and 30-40 field-based engineers and installers, their IT infrastructure was a patchwork of mismatched hardware and software, lacking advanced cybersecurity measures. This inefficiency hindered their project management capabilities and compliance adherence, impacting their ability to handle an increasing workload effectively.

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How Brightside Simplifies Your Certification Journey

At Brightside, we recognise that the true power of IT and communications in business lies in the seamless integration and synergy between various components. Our holistic approach is not merely a collection of individual services but a unified ecosystem designed to bolster and streamline your business operations comprehensively. Here’s how we ensure a smooth, efficient, and empowering experience for your business:

Personalised Guidance

Brightside offers bespoke advice, ensuring your cybersecurity strategies not only meet but surpass Cyber Essentials criteria. Our experts tailor their guidance to align perfectly with your business’s unique needs, setting a solid foundation for robust digital defence.

Streamlined Certification

We simplify the journey to Cyber Essentials certification, removing complexity and stress from the process. Our efficient approach ensures your business achieves accreditation swiftly, allowing you to focus on what you do best.

Ongoing Support

Achieving certification is just the beginning. Brightside provides continuous support to keep your cybersecurity measures up-to-date with the latest standards. Our commitment ensures your business remains protected against evolving cyber threats, maintaining a strong security posture.

Partnering with Brightside for our IT services has been a transformative experience, enhancing our agency’s efficiency and enabling us to focus on delivering exceptional results for our clients.
Anthony Basker Ronins

The transformation spearheaded by our IT partners has profoundly impacted H&V Insulation. The migration of our critical Sage Software to Microsoft Azure, together with the comprehensive IT upgrades, has streamlined our operations and significantly enhanced our cybersecurity posture. Their expert guidance and support at every stage of this journey have been invaluable.
Rob Collins, Managing Director H&V INSULATION

The IT overhaul by Brightside Connect has been transformative… Brightside Connect’s expertise and ongoing support have been exceptional…
Gary Ferguson, General Manager ENVIROSHIELD SERVICES

We are proud to partner with industry leaders who trust us with their technology needs

Seize the Opportunity with Cyber Essentials

Let Brightside navigate the complexities of Cyber Essentials certification for you.

Our comprehensive support ensures your business is protected, compliant, and ready to capitalise on new opportunities.

03301 33 66 50 enquiries@brightsideconnect.com