So what is Cyber Essentials and Why become certified?

The full scheme, launched on 5 June 2014, enables organisations to gain one of two Cyber Essentials badges. It is backed by industry including the Federation of Small Businesses, the CBI and a number of insurance organisations which are offering incentives for businesses. Cyber Essentials helps guard against the most common cyber threats and demonstrate your commitment to cyber security

–              Enable management to have a clear picture of your organisation’s cyber security level

–              Reassure customers that you are working to secure your IT systems against cyber attack

–              Assure new business clients that you have cyber security measures in place

More information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-essentials-scheme-overview