Cyber Essentials Plus
Upgrade to Verified Cyber Resilience
Move to Cyber Essentials Plus with 2-SEC. Tailored for businesses needing robust, externally verified security, ensuring resilience against advanced cyber threats.
What is Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials Plus is an advanced cyber security certification endorsed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and administered by IASME Consortium, for which 2|SEC is an accredited certifying body.
Unlike the self-assessment nature of Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus requires a thorough, independent evaluation of your organisation’s security measures.
Our expert assessors perform detailed internal and external vulnerability scans, ensuring your systems are configured securely and free from vulnerabilities.
Cyber Essentials Plus is hands-on technical audit that provides a higher level of assurance than Cyber Essentials, verifying that your defences are capable of protecting against sophisticated cyber threats.
Discover the Benefits of Cyber Essentials Plus
Unlock the full potential of your cyber security with Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Explore how verified, advanced protection can enhance your organization’s resilience, safeguard your data, and instill confidence in your stakeholders.
Enhanced Security Assurance
Our rigorous, independent assessment ensures your systems are secure, providing peace of mind and protecting your business from advanced cyber threats.
Comprehensive Protection
Cyber Essentials Plus covers both internal and external vulnerabilities, ensuring a holistic approach to securing your organisation’s critical assets and data.
Reduced Risk Exposure
By identifying and addressing security gaps, Cyber Essentials Plus reduces the risk of breaches, safeguarding your business from potential financial and reputational damage.
Proactive Cyber Defence
Stay ahead of evolving threats with our continuous support and expert guidance, ensuring your security measures remain effective and up-to-date.
Compliance and Trust
Meeting the stringent requirements of Cyber Essentials Plus builds trust with government bodies, partners, and clients, enhancing your reputation and credibility.
Enhanced Competitiveness
Stand out in the market by demonstrating your commitment to superior cyber security, attracting clients who value robust protection of their sensitive data.
Fortify Your Defences Against Cyber Threats
Ensure comprehensive protection for your organisation with Cyber Essentials Plus. Let 2-SEC’s experts guide you through the certification process.
Requirements for Cyber Essentials Certification
Achieving Cyber Essentials Plus certification involves meeting stringent requirements to ensure your organisation’s security measures are robust and effective. This certification builds on the foundation of Cyber Essentials, adding a layer of independent verification through technical audits and vulnerability assessments. Here are the key requirements for Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
Cyber Essentials Certification
Your organisation must first achieve the basic Cyber Essentials certification, establishing a foundation of essential security controls.
Scope Confirmation
Define the scope of the certification, including the systems, devices, and locations to be assessed. This ensures a clear understanding of what will be evaluated.
Secure Configuration
Ensure all devices are configured securely, with up-to-date software and proper settings to minimise vulnerabilities and risks.
Internal Vulnerability Scans
Undergo thorough internal scans to identify and address any security gaps within your network, including endpoints and internal systems.
External Vulnerability Scans
Conduct external scans to detect and mitigate vulnerabilities in your internet-facing systems, protecting against potential external threats.
Technical Audit
Participate in a hands-on technical audit performed by independent assessors to verify the effectiveness of your security controls and configurations.
Steps to Achieve Cyber Essentials Plus Certification
With 2-SEC, achieving Cyber Essentials Plus certification involves a structured process that ensures your organisation’s security measures meet the highest standards.
Scope Confirmation
Define the scope of the certification, including which systems, devices, and locations will be assessed. This step ensures clarity and precision in the evaluation process.
Pre-assessment Call
Participate in a pre-assessment scoping call with our expert assessors to discuss the specifics of your environment and prepare for the upcoming audit.
Secure Configuration
Ensure that all devices and systems within the scope are configured securely, with updated software and proper security settings to minimise vulnerabilities.
Internal Vulnerability Scans
Undergo thorough internal scans to identify and address any security gaps within your network. This includes assessing endpoints and internal systems for potential vulnerabilities.
External Vulnerability Scans
Conduct external scans to detect and mitigate vulnerabilities in your internet-facing systems. This step is crucial for protecting against external threats.
Technical Audit
Participate in a hands-on technical audit performed by independent assessors. This audit involves detailed checks of your security controls and configurations to verify their effectiveness.
Address Remediation Issues
Receive an interim report highlighting any areas that require remediation. Address all identified issues within the given timeframe to ensure compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus standards.
Assessment & Certification
After addressing all remediation points, undergo a final assessment. Upon successful completion, your organisation will receive the Cyber Essentials Plus certification
Certified Expertise
2-SEC is an approved certifying body under the IASME scheme. Our team of experts has extensive experience in cyber security and is certified by leading standards bodies including CREST, QSA, PCI DSS, PA-QSA, IASME, CHECK, CISSP, CISA, CISM, OSCP, SANS-GIAC, and CEH.
Experienced Assessors
Our team of expert assessors has extensive experience in cyber security, bringing a wealth of knowledge to guide you through the certification process seamlessly.
Comprehensive Support
We provide unlimited support throughout the certification process, offering expert advice and assistance to help you overcome any challenges and achieve compliance.
Rigorous Assessment Process
Our thorough and hands-on assessment process ensures that your organisation’s security measures are robust and effective, providing a higher level of assurance.
Tailored Approach
We understand that every organisation is unique. Our assessors tailor the certification process to fit your specific needs and environment, ensuring relevant and practical solutions.
Proven Track Record
With a proven track record of successful certifications, 2|SEC has helped numerous organisations achieve and maintain Cyber Essentials Plus certification, enhancing their security posture.
Continuous Improvement
Our commitment doesn’t end with certification. We offer ongoing support and recommendations to help you continuously improve your cyber security measures and stay ahead of evolving threats.
Why Choose 2-SEC for Cyber Essentials Plus Certification?
Selecting the right partner for your Cyber Essentials Plus certification is crucial to ensure a smooth and effective process. Here’s why 2-SEC stands out as the preferred choice for achieving Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
Fortify Your Defences Against Cyber Threats
Ensure comprehensive protection for your organisation with Cyber Essentials Plus. Let 2-SEC’s experts guide you through the certification process.