Five Key Controls
The Cyber Essential Certification is built around five basic technical controls, specifically designed to prevent the most common cyber-attacks, which include malware, ransomware and phishing. Obtaining this standard enables certified organisations to demonstrate and reassure their customers that they are serious about safeguarding the integrity of their data.
Internet Connection
Boundary firewalls & Internet gateways
Devices & Software
Securest settings & minimum functionality
Access
Control
Least privilege & reduced access control
Viruses & Malware
Protect yourself from viruses & other malware
Continuous Patching
Ensure devices and software are kept updated
How can Wanstor help?
Assessment & Certification
Wanstor are both Assessors and a Certifying Body for the Cyber Essentials programme. Our approach enhances the basic requirements with additional tests, ensuring you get the most from the process.
- Pre-assessment Consultancy
- External Network Security Scan
- Certification
Remediation
Our expertise across networking, infrastructure, and security services gives you a single port of call to implement the remediation actions required to get your organisation ready for assessment.
- OS & Infrastructure Upgrades
- Network Security
- Anti-Virus Rollouts
Managed Security
We believe strongly that certification should be part of a wider on-going Cyber Security awareness program, not just an event. Our managed service ensures that your organisation operates security best practice year-round.
- Managed Patching
- Security Awareness
- Threat & Vulnerability Management
Cyber Essentials Assessment & Certification
Readiness
Enhanced
Secure
Pre-Assessment
Cyber Essentials assessment review by a Cyber Essentials qualified security professional
Submission to IASME
Managed submission to governing body
Network Security Scan
Threat & Vulnerability scan for up to 20 external IP addresses
Consultancy
Security consultation based on Cyber Security best practice
2 Hours
1 Day
Additional Services
Intensive remediation scoped on per project basis
Managed Security Service available, scoped separately
Cyber Essentials Assessment & Certification
Readiness
Pre-Assessment
Cyber Essentials assessment review by a Cyber Essentials qualified security professional
Submission to ISAME
Managed submission to governing body
Network Security Scan
Threat & Vulnerability scan for up to 20 external IP addresses
Consultancy
Security consultation based on Cyber Security best practice
£750.00
Enhanced
Pre-Assessment
Cyber Essentials assessment review by a IASME & Cyber Essentials qualified CISO
Submission to ISAME
Managed submission to governing body
Network Security Scan
Threat & Vulnerability scan for up to 20 external IP addresses
Consultancy
Security consultation based on Cyber Security best practice
Two Hours
£1050.00
Secure
Pre-Assessment
Cyber Essentials assessment review by a IASME & Cyber Essentials qualified CISO
Submission to ISAME
Managed submission to governing body
Network Security Scan
Threat & Vulnerability scan for up to 20 external IP addresses
Consultancy
Security consultation based on Cyber Security best practice
One Day
£1570.00
Additional Services
Intensive remediation scoped on per project basis
Managed Security Service available, scoped separately
