Cyber Essentials: A guide to the Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications

·
· Packt Publishing Ltd
Ebook
83
Pages
Ratings and reviews aren’t verified  Learn More

About this ebook

Learn how to protect your organization from cyber threats and achieve Cyber Essentials certification. Discover key practices in IT governance and cybersecurity to enhance your defenses.Key Features
  • Step-by-step guide to achieving certification
  • Practical advice on implementing technical controls
  • In-depth explanations of attack types and mitigation strategies
Book DescriptionThis book is a practical guide to achieving Cyber Essentials certification, a key step in protecting your organization from cyber threats. It starts with an overview of the Cyber Essentials scheme and explains why certification is crucial. The book covers common cyber attacks like ransomware, social engineering, and denial of service, helping you understand potential threats. It then explores essential technical controls needed for certification, such as firewalls, secure configurations, user access control, and malware protection. It also highlights best practices like managing security updates to keep systems secure. Each chapter offers actionable advice on implementing these controls, emphasizing their role in strengthening your cybersecurity framework. The book concludes with a detailed look at the Cyber Essentials certification process. It guides you through preparing for certification, completing the checklist, and undergoing the assessment. Additional resources and tips for Cyber Essentials Plus certification are included for those seeking further guidance. This comprehensive guide provides the knowledge and tools to secure your organization, achieve certification, and maintain strong cybersecurity resilience.What you will learn
  • Understand the Cyber Essentials certification process
  • Implement firewalls to protect against cyber threats
  • Secure system configurations to prevent vulnerabilities
  • Control user access to reduce security risks
  • Manage security updates to maintain system integrity
  • Achieve Cyber Essentials certification for your organization
Who this book is for

This book is ideal for businesses and professionals seeking Cyber Essentials certification. A basic understanding of IT infrastructure and cybersecurity concepts is recommended to fully benefit from this guide. The book is designed for those who need a clear, step-by-step approach to understanding the Cyber Essentials scheme and implementing the necessary controls to achieve certification.

About the author

IT Governance Publishing (ITGP) is the world's only specialist IT governance publisher. We produce books, toolkits and training aids on a wide range of topics including information security, IT governance, information risk, compliance, cyber security, IT service management, project management and management system standards.

Alan Calder is the Group CEO of GRC International Group PLC, the AIM-listed company that owns IT Governance Ltd. Alan is an acknowledged international Cyber Security Guru, and a leading Author on Information Security and IT Governance issues. He has been involved in the development of a wide range of Information Security Management training courses that have been accredited by IBITGQ (International Board for IT Governance Qualifications). Alan has consulted for clients across the globe and is a regular Media Commentator and Speaker.

Rate this ebook

Tell us what you think.

Reading information

Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can listen to audiobooks purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
eReaders and other devices
To read on e-ink devices like Kobo eReaders, you'll need to download a file and transfer it to your device. Follow the detailed Help Center instructions to transfer the files to supported eReaders.