What Are Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?
As cyber threats intensify, understanding the fundamentals has never been more important.
This short video provides an overview of the UK government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme. We break down what the scheme is and how it works, the steps to certification, as well as sharing some key facts and statistics that explain its growing popularity and relevance in the current cyber landscape. This quick guide gives you a fast, accessible introduction to one of the UK’s most widely adopted cyber security standards.
This clip is taken from URM’s webinar on Cyber Essentials and CE Plus: Certification Success & Ongoing Compliance.
The Current Cyber Threat Landscape
Think your organisation would spot a cyber breach before it’s too late? This short video reveals why so many businesses still fall victim to attacks. Our experts break down the most common threats, the human errors and weak processes that help attackers succeed, and the simple steps that can make your business more secure. This overview gives you a clear picture of today’s cyber risk landscape and what you can do to stay ahead.
This clip is taken from URM’s webinar on Building Cyber Resilience – Practical Steps for Reducing the Likelihood and Impact of a Cyber Breach.
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Get practical guidance on how to prepare for and achieve Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification, and protect your organisation against these attacks.
