What is Cyber Essentials?

Cyber Essentials is a cybersecurity certification designed by the government to give Organization’s `a standardised level of protection.

There are 5 security controls measured within the program to mitigate the risk from cyber threats:

1. Secure configuration
2. User access control
3. Firewalls
4. Security update management
5. Malware protection

Sigma has met the Cyber Essentials IT infrastructure requirements in all five areas.

What are the benefits of Sigma having Cyber essentials?

• Trusted register of suppliers – Sigma Efficiency Ltd. is listed on the NCSC website. This makes it easy for potential customers to check our cybersecurity credentials and validate our business.
• Strengthened supply chain – Sigma’s partners, suppliers, and investors have confidence in our ability to operate safely, they know we operate with their best interests at heart.
• Trust with customers– With so many damaging cyber attacks worldwide, customers are rightly nervous about who to share data with and want to know their personal information will be safe. Having a government backed accreditation lets customers know that Sigma operate to a good standard of cybersecurity. This provides the reassurance they need to work with us with confidence.
• Improved security processes – Meaning we are at low risk of GDPR non compliance and protected against 99% of common security threats.
• Government contracts – Cyber Essentials accreditation enables Sigma to work with organisations in the public sector.

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