Cyber Security
Certifications UK
Expert guidance and leadership for businesses looking to achieve certification standards.
Navigating the path to industry accreditation can be complex—but you don’t have to do it alone. As a trusted Managed Service Provider, we empower businesses to meet compliance standards, streamline processes, and implement robust IT solutions tailored to meet accreditation requirements.
Cyber Essentials
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-supported certification scheme that helps UK businesses of any size defend themselves from many cyber threats. The scheme gives a set of basic security measures that, if applied correctly, can lower the risk of cyber attacks.
The Cyber Essentials scheme includes five key technical controls:
- Firewalls and Internet Gateways: Implementing appropriate boundary firewalls to protect against external threats.
- Secure Configuration: Ensuring that systems are configured securely to reduce vulnerabilities.
- Access Control: Controlling who has access to data and services to prevent unauthorized access.
- Malware Protection: Deploying anti-malware solutions to detect and prevent malicious software.
- Patch Management: Keeping software and devices up to date with the latest security patches.
At Ghost Enterprises we can help businesses achieve their Cyber Essentials accreditation, by ensuring that their systems are compliant with the outlined requirements. Cyber Essentials is considered a valuable certification for businesses looking to enhance their cybersecurity practices and demonstrate their commitment to protecting their digital assets. Furthermore, it helps businesses attract and retain clients with the reassurance that their data is being expertly managed with the appropriate security tools in place.
Cyber Essentials Plus
Unlike the basic Cyber Essentials certification, which is a self-assessment, Cyber Essentials Plus involves an independent assessment and verification conducted by a certified external body. Ghost Enterprises can expertly lead businesses through this advance process, enabling businesses and organisations to demonstrate increased controls and resilience in protecting against various types of cyber threats.
Get ISO27001 Certified
Businesses looking to obtain ISO 27001 will need to audited by an accredited certification body to verify that their Information Security Management System (ISMS) complies with ISO 27001. Successful audits result in ISO 27001 certification, which can enhance credibility and trust with customers, partners, and stakeholders.
By leveraging the expertise and resources of Ghost Enterprises, businesses can streamline their path to ISO 27001 certification, ensuring that their information security management system is robust, effective, and compliant with international standards.
The ISO27001 Certification Process
Gap Analysis
Ghost Enterprises will assess your current security posture against ISO 27001 requirements, identifying areas for improvement.
ISMS Implementation
Our in-house team of cybersecurity professionals will help you develop policies, procedures, and controls to address identified gaps.
Audit Process
We will guide you through internal audits to ensure your ISMS meets ISO 27001 standards. An external accredited certification body will then need to audit your ISMS in two stages.
Certification
If you pass the audit, you will then receive your ISO27001 certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs a cyber essentials certification?
Any organisation, regardless of size or industry, that handles personal data or sensitive information can benefit from Cyber Essentials certification. As it demonstrates to new and existing clients that you have adequate levels of cybersecurity in place. In the UK it is also mandatory for companies that supply certain government contracts.
What is the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials is a self-assessment certification where organisations complete a questionnaire about their security practices. Cyber Essentials Plus includes an external technical audit to verify that the organisation meets the necessary standards.
How can Ghost help me get cyber essentials certified?
Ghost can assist you with implementing any required changes to meet the necessary standards for the qualification. You will need to appoint a Certification Body accredited by IASME (the body that manages Cyber Essentials) to grant you the certification.
How long does it take to gain cyber essentials?
The timeline can vary based on your organisation’s current level of cybersecurity readiness. A well-prepared organisation might be certified within a few days after submission, while others may take longer to implement necessary security measures. Ghost can help you put the appropriate level of cybersecurity in place to help the process run smoothly.
Why is ISO 27001 important?
ISO 27001 helps organizations protect their data systematically, mitigate security risks, comply with legal requirements, and build trust with clients and stakeholders by demonstrating commitment to data protection and cybersecurity.
How long does it take to get ISO27001 certified?
The time it takes varies, many factors including an organisation’s size, complexity, and cybersecurity readiness all contribute to the timescale for certification. For a small to medium-sized organization, it typically takes between 6 to 12 months to implement the appropriate cybersecurity practices and procedures to complete the certification process.