The Cyber Essentials scheme has been developed as part of the UK’s National Cyber Security Programme. It is now mandatory for central government contracts that involve handling personal information and providing certain ICT products and services.

Cyber Essentials offers a sound foundation of basic hygiene measures that all types of organisations can implement and build upon. Correctly implementing these measures can significantly reduce an organisation’s cyber security risk exposure, providing cost-effective, basic cyber security for organisations of all sizes.