ICT Security-Sécurité PC et Internet

In order to be certified, an organisation has to be protected by firewalls, run anti-malware solutions and patch its applications.

The UK government has launched a new certification scheme designed to help consumers establish whether an organisation has implemented basic cyber security measures.

Developed by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) a ‘Cyber Essentials’ certificate shows that the company is protected by firewalls, runs anti-malware solutions and understands the importance of frequent patching.

This certificate will play a part in the government’s IT procurement process. However, it doesn’t tackle advanced security features like encryption or two-factor authentication.