Ashby Computers renews Cyber Essentials, a Government-backed scheme.
In today’s digital world, cyber threats are more prevalent than ever. Businesses of all sizes are at risk, making cybersecurity a top priority. That’s why we are proud to announce that we have renewed our Cyber Essentials certified—a UK government-backed certification that ensures we meet essential cybersecurity standards to protect against common online threats.
What is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is a Government-backed scheme designed for all companies of any size and sector. It includes an online questionnaire and audit of your digital defences, paying particular attention to five key technical controls:
- Firewalls and Internet Gateways – Ensuring only safe and necessary network traffic can enter and leave your systems.
- Secure Configuration – Properly setting up devices and software to minimise vulnerabilities.
- User Access Control – Restricting access to sensitive information and ensuring only authorised personnel can make changes.
- Malware Protection – Implementing antivirus software and other tools to detect and prevent malicious software.
- Patch Management– Keeping software and systems updated to close security gaps.
These technical controls are the minimum requirements businesses should have to protect their processes, technology, data, and people from the most common cyber threats. By achieving Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus, you demonstrate to your clients, customers, and suppliers that you take cybersecurity seriously.
Why Do Businesses Need Cyber Essentials?
Hackers can reach your data through multiple means, including phishing emails, weak passwords, old employee profiles, outdated software, and a lack of cyber awareness. This means they can access private data, finances, or even take control of your digital network and hold it ransom.
Cyber Essentials ensures your and your customers’ data remains secure. It also verifies the authenticity of programs, software, and downloads while providing recommendations to enhance cyber defences.
The Benefits of Cyber Essentials
Reduce Cyber Threats
By implementing Cyber Essentials, businesses benefit from:
- Identifying new cyber threats
- Protecting users from hackers
- Identifying vulnerabilities
- Stopping & blocking cyber attacks
Protect Private Data
Handling and sharing finances or personal data must be done securely. Cyber Essentials ensures:
- Online shopping & payments are secure
- Digital data is stored & shared safely
- Authentication checks for access
- Spotting & removing vulnerabilities
Trust & Compliance
Once accredited, you can display your certification to show your commitment to cybersecurity. This helps:
- Build trust for customers, colleagues & suppliers
- Improve reputation & brand perception
- Align with government & industry standards
- Encourage new customers & business relationships
Scalability
Cyber Essentials is tailored to your business and can scale as you grow. It helps:
- Ensure new employees are secure
- Protect the latest technology & software
- Identify new vulnerabilities & cyber threats
- Easily expand with extra users and devices
Peace of Mind
Cyber Essentials allows you to operate with confidence while the system monitors vulnerabilities in the background. This enables you to:
- Grow your business
- Expand into new areas confidently
- Increase productivity & efficiency
- Display your Cyber Essentials badge proudly
How Ashby Computers Can Help
At Ashby Computers, we understand that technology is at the heart of modern businesses, from online transactions and invoicing to data storage and collaboration tools. A cyber attack on any of these areas could have severe consequences, including financial loss, downtime, stress, and reputational damage.
Our team provides professional advice, proactive security measures, and ongoing support to ensure your business remains protected against evolving cyber threats.
Protect Your Business Today
Take the guesswork out of your IT issues with a FREE Cybersecurity assessment from our qualified experts.
Contact Ashby Computers today to learn how our cybersecurity services can help protect your business.