IASME’s latest records (as of the end of May 2023) show a total of 27,027 unique Cyber Essentials certified organisations across the UK, with 35,434 total certifications. The government wishes to increase the number of organisations holding Cyber Essentials. It is delivered through the IASME Consortium Ltd. It defines a focused set of five technical controls which offer cost-effective, basic cyber security, via two levels of certification:Ĭyber Essentials ( CE): The basic verified self-assessment optionĬyber Essentials Plus ( CE Plus): As above, but independent technical verification is also carried out by the Certification BodyĬyber Essentials is operated in partnership between the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology ( DSIT) and the National Cyber Security Centre ( NCSC). The government-owned Cyber Essentials scheme aims to help organisations of all sizes defend themselves against the most common cyber threats and reduce their online vulnerability.
These are set out in its National Cyber Strategy 2022. The UK government, as part of its commitment to making the UK the safest place in the world to start and grow a digital business, has set out ambitious policies to protect the UK in cyberspace. The modern digital age presents significant opportunities for organisations, as well as complexities and risks.
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