How Tailor Made Technologies’ Accreditation as a Cyber Essentials Certification Body Can Benefit Your Business
Are you looking for ways to make your business more secure from cyber-attacks?
Tailor Made Technologies’ recent accreditation as a Cyber Essentials Certification Body can help you do just that.
Cyber security is an important issue for businesses of all sizes. Cyber Essentials is an accreditation program developed by the UK government to help businesses protect themselves from the most common cyber threats. TMT’s accreditation as a Cyber Essentials Certification Body now gives businesses the opportunity to benefit from the rigorous security protocols of the program. With Tailor Made Technologies as your certification body, you can rest assured that your business is well-protected from cyber-attacks. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of obtaining a Cyber Essentials certification and how Tailor Made Technologies can help make the process easier.
UK Cyber Security Statistics that are relevant to you and your organisation
- Well over half (73 percent) of UK organizations dealt with a ransomware attack in 2022, a 15 percent rise on the previous year [1].
- Ransomware affected 66% of organizations in 2021, an increase of 78% over 2020 [2].
- The State of Ransomware 2023 by Sophos shows that UK organizations thwart only 43% of ransomware attacks before cybercriminals encrypt them [3].
- The National Cyber Security Index website ranks the UK 22nd in the world according to its preparedness against cyber attacks.
- Phishing attacks are the main attack vector, accounting for 83% of breaches.
- Financial gain is the main motive for cyber attacks in the UK, with 86% of breaches being motivated by this reason.
References: [1] UK Cyber Security and Cyber Crime Statistics in 2023 [2] Ransomware Trends, Statistics and Facts in 2023 – TechTarget [3] The Latest UK Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Statistics 2023
What is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is a UK-based program that helps businesses find out what they need to do to protect their data. The program was designed to give businesses the knowledge they need to protect their data and equipment from cyber threats. The Cyber Essentials program is made up of fourteen ‘Essential Topics’. These topics include, among others, protecting your network, managing risk, managing access to your network, protecting data and recovering from a cyber incident. A business must complete the program in order to get a Cyber Essentials certification.
5 Main Benefits of a Cyber Essentials Certification to Your Business
- Reduced Costs – Cyber Essentials compliance costs can be significant. TMT’s Cyber Essentials certification can help you estimate the costs of a compliance program and help you plan accordingly.
- Better Staff Retention – Ensuring the security of your company’s data is critical for success. Endeavouring to protect the data from being compromised by cyber criminals, will help prevent operational disruption and financial loss. Avoiding an existential threat to you organisation If employees feel like the data is at risk, they’re more likely to leave for another position at a different organisation. Ensuring your employees feel that the company’s data is secure and there are ongoing efforts to protect it can help you retain top talent and prevent costly turnover.
- Better Product Sales – From an economic standpoint, businesses are most successful when they sell products and services. But without the right security measures in place, customers may hesitate to buy from your company. Cyber Essentials certification can give you an insight into which security measures are most important and help you focus on those most relevant to your company.
- Better Customer Loyalty – One of the best ways to improve customer loyalty is to maintain a safe and secure business environment. Cyber Essentials certification can help you understand which measures are most important for improving the safety and security of your business while protecting your customers.
- Better Brand Reputation – Successful businesses want to maintain high brand reputations. When cyber incidents happen, customers are likely to associate the brand with the incident. Cyber Essentials certification can help you maintain a safe and secure business environment while also protecting your reputation.
Cyber Essentials Certification Process
From the initial consultation, Tailor Made Technologies will work with you to provide detailed information about your business and the specific needs for securing your network. Tailor Made Technologies can then develop a customized cybersecurity plan for you. Once you are ready to proceed with the certification process, TMT can assist you with applying for certification, guiding you through the application and certification process, and administering the certification exam on your behalf.
Tailor Made Technologies can help you choose the right Cyber Essentials certification process for your company.
There are two types of Cyber Essentials certifications: certification through a third-party assessment provider, and self-assessment. Third-party certification is offered by an independent organization that is approved by the IASME Consortium to conduct the certification process. These certification bodies have been vetted for accuracy, reliability and integrity. Self-assessment certifications are a good option for businesses that want to save time and money. Self-assessment certifications are administered by the company that wants to obtain the certification. These certifications are valid for one year.
TMT’s Accreditation as a Cyber Essentials Certification Body
Gaining a Cyber Essentials certification through our accreditation will help you improve your network security and protect your data. The benefit of TMT’s accreditation is that it allow us to track your cybersecurity efforts and provide you with analytics that can help you make adjustments in your security strategy. Cyber Essentials certification is designed to help businesses protect themselves from common cyber threats. The Cyber Essentials certification process involves completing fourteen Essential Topics and passing an assessment. TMT can help you get certified.
6 Benefits of TMT’s Accreditation as a Cyber Essentials Certification Body for Your Business
- Helps You Protect Your Business – Cyber Essentials certification is designed to help you identify which technologies and best practices will help you protect your company from common cyber threats.
- Helps You Understand Risk – With Cyber Essentials certification, you have the opportunity to understand your level of risk and what you can do to reduce it.
- Helps You Maintain Compliance – Tailor Made Technologies’ accreditation as a Cyber Essentials certification body helps you meet regulatory requirements by providing you with an overview of your cybersecurity posture.
- Helps You Track Progress – Cyber Essentials certification tracks your progress and provides you with information that can help you make adjustments in your security strategy.
- Helps You Understand Regulations – While many aspects of cybersecurity are regulated by federal laws, many other aspects of cybersecurity are regulated by various industry regulations. Cyber Essentials certification helps you understand the regulatory requirements that apply to your business.
- Helps You Meet Your Business Needs – Cyber Essentials certification helps you understand your specific business needs and how you can best meet them.
The 4 Main Benefits of Tailor Made Technologies’ Accreditation
- Inspections – With a TMT accreditation as a Cyber Essentials certification body, your company is eligible to participate in the annual Cyber Essentials assessment. This helps you maintain compliance with the Cyber Essentials program and could help you gain access to government-funded cybersecurity services.
- Track Progress – Whether you choose to self-assess or work with a third-party assessment provider, you will be able to track your progress through TMT’s Cyber Essentials certification.
- Understanding Regulations – TMT’s Cyber Essentials accreditation helps you understand the regulations that apply to your business.
- Meeting Business Needs – TMT’s can help you identify your specific business needs, which can help you meet your cybersecurity needs.
How TMT’s Accreditation as a Cyber Essentials Certification Body Can Benefit Your Business
From an initial consultation, TMT will work with you to provide detailed information about your business and the specific needs for securing your network. We can then develop a customized cybersecurity plan for you. Once you are ready to proceed with the certification process, we can also assist you with applying for certification, guiding you through the application and certification process, and administering the certification exam on your behalf.
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