Cyber Essentials: Easier Than You Think
Ben Large, Security Pre Sales Consultant, Ultima
Edition Seven
In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is not just a necessity—it's a critical component of any successful business strategy. However, implementing effective security measures doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Backed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the UK Government, Cyber Essentials offers a straightforward, yet powerful, framework designed to protect businesses from the most common cyber threats. This program makes security both accessible and manageable for organizations of all sizes.
Why Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is a government-endorsed scheme that delivers clear, actionable steps to safeguard your business. The program covers key areas such as securing networks, protecting devices, managing data access, and defending against malware. Chances are that your company is already taking many of these precautions. Cyber Essentials ensures these actions are performed correctly and consistently, closing any gaps, and significantly reducing the risk of cyber-attacks.
Being backed by the NCSC and the UK Government adds an additional layer of credibility and trust to the Cyber Essentials certification, reassuring clients, partners, and stakeholders that your business meets high standards of cybersecurity.
Security, Simplified
The process of achieving Cyber Essentials certification is designed with businesses in mind. It is straightforward and manageable, offering clear guidance and support throughout. Whether you're a small business with limited IT resources or a larger enterprise looking to enhance your cybersecurity posture, Cyber Essentials provides a path that is both achievable and effective.
For businesses that may be uncertain about their current security setup, a pre-assessment can be conducted. This allows you to evaluate your existing IT estate, identifying strengths and areas that need improvement. With a clear understanding of where your business stands, you can approach the certification process with confidence, knowing exactly what steps are needed to achieve strong cybersecurity.
Get Started Today
Achieving Cyber Essentials certification is more than just ticking a compliance box—it's about demonstrating your commitment to protecting your business and building trust with your customers. The certification signals to your clients and partners that you take cybersecurity seriously and are proactive in safeguarding sensitive data.
At Ultima, we specialize in providing this service, helping businesses of all sizes navigate the Cyber Essentials process with ease. Our team offers expert guidance and support, ensuring that your business achieves the level of security it needs to thrive in today’s competitive market. With Cyber Essentials, you gain peace of mind, knowing that your business is protected against the most common cyber threats.
Don’t wait until it’s too late—get started with Cyber Essentials today and take the first step toward a more secure future. At Ultima, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
Ben Large, Security PreSales Consultant, Ultima
Ben Large is a Security Presales Consultant at Ultima, a leading provider of IT solutions and services that help customers achieve their digital transformation goals. With over 20 years of experience in the security domain, Ben helps customers design and implement solutions that protect their assets, data, and reputation from cyber threats.
Ben's role involves pre-sales engineering, consulting, and training on Ultima's security offerings, which include MS Sentinel, EDR/MDR, penetration testing, security advice, incident assistance, OSINT, and threat intelligence. Ben also supports tender responses for RFI, RFP across public sector frameworks for government sectors for cyber security.
In addition to Ben’s technical and functional expertise, he is also a thought leader and a cyber security blogger who writes about the latest trends, challenges, and best practices in the security industry.
Ben is an evangelist on the business value of security products and articulating their benefits to executive-level decision-makers who believes that security is not only a technical issue, but also a strategic and cultural one, and who strives to help customers achieve a holistic and sustainable security posture.
