Data protection and compliance
Cyber Essentials
A UK government-backed certification showing an organisation has five basic security controls in place: firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection and keeping software updated. Cyber Essentials Plus adds hands-on testing.
A plain-English explanation of how this usually works, not legal advice. Rules differ between countries and change over time, so check your own situation. Disclaimer.
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Cyber Essentials is required for the government contract.
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