Cyber Essentials Certification in Cheshire

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Cyber Essentials is a simple and incredibly effective UK Government backed initiative supported by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), suitable for any organisation, of any size, in any sector.  Designed to protect organisations against the most common cyber-attacks, it’s a certification that we recommend to all our customers and one that we have first-hand experience of attaining. Show your clients, partners, and regulators you take security seriously.

Does my organisation need Cyber Essentials certification?

As a managed IT services provider with a strong focus on ensuring our customers have modern and secure IT environments, we are strong advocates of Cyber Essentials certification.  On beginning your Cyber Essentials journey we’ll work with you to analyse your current environment, identifying the areas you need to focus on to achieve certification.

Key questions to consider

Do you have a password policy?

Ensures consistent, strong password practices across the organisation.

Do you know the minimum standard of passwords in use?

Confirms that passwords meet security requirements to prevent easy breaches.

Do you know that all passwords have been changed from their default?

Prevents hackers from exploiting common default credentials.

Are all operating systems, firmware and applications supported and up to date?

Reduces vulnerabilities by ensuring systems are patched and secure.

Are all user accounts of staff who are no longer with the organisation deleted or disabled?

Prevents ex-employees from accessing systems after departure.

Do you know which staff have administrative level accounts?

Helps control and monitor high-level access to reduce risk.

Do staff that have administrative accounts only use these accounts for administrative purposes and not for daily use?

Minimises exposure to threats by limiting admin account use to essential tasks only.

Speak to Amita today to get started on your Cyber Essentials certification

Achieving Cyber Essentials certification

Our Cyber Essentials certification process is tried and tested across many of our existing customers, meaning we can quickly get a path towards certification mapped out and delivered.

Once achieved, your organisation will benefit from:

The peace of mind that comes from having confidence in your organisation’s security measures
Improved customer confidence, assured that you are taking measures to protect them against cyber threats
New business opportunities, again with the assurance that you are protecting customers
Cyber insurance, included within successful certification
Capability to tender for Government contracts, where security certification is a requirement

Customer success stories

Advanced cyber security solutions

See why we’re trusted by businesses across Cheshire and the Northwest.

Amita are able to provide a personal and convenient service, along with the remote support that is also instantly available. They cover all aspects of IT support, whether it is safe guarding the unseen background routines, resolving immediate issues such as a PC virus or planning for a more major project. The response is always prompt and efficiently logged and summarised when resolved. Charges are transparent and well reported, so that costs relate only to work completed. For businesses without in-house expertise, Amita provide the comfort of knowing that the critical element, that is IT, is in safe hands. I would be happy to recommend omit it to other businesses.

Imetec LTD

I would like to thank you and your team for a very smooth and pain free installation of a new server. I have been putting off for a number of years updating our server, mainly because I was dreading the disruption it would cause to our business, however the installation was seamless, with hardly any downtime and very professionally handled by Paul Green. Paul and Krystian worked patiently with the staff at Westbrook, who have only limited IT knowledge and I would not hesitate to recommend both of them and Amita to any company looking for a professional IT support company.

Westbrook Welding Alloy Ltd

We needed a company that could look after the whole of our IT, a company that would give us the confidence that they would not let us down when really needed, a company that goes that extra mile to make sure the customer is satisfied. We found Amita. Amita carried out a complete new installation of our main SBS and SAP servers, PCs a new network with a professional approach and a flawless transition with minimum down time. Amita is a little company that gives us all the backup we need so that we can do our business without the worry of IT problems

Vaseco LTD

The standard of work provided is of the highest quality and response times are exceptional, dealing with IT issues either over the phone or in person. Amita have always provided a first-rate service and have always been available to discuss our requirements and needs, offering professional advice and assistance in helping us achieve our IT goals.

The Medicines Evaluation Unit

20 years of Amita network management. 20 years of 100% uptime. That statistic says it all.

William Nelstrop Limited

Amita UK Limited has been providing our IT Support since 2006. We have found them to be honest, trustworthy and they provide an excellent service at a competitive price. Without question we would recommend Amita for IT Support as we find their team invaluable to our business.

The Mansfield Group

Personal healthcare / Financial Management have been using Amita UK Limited since 2012. They are a reliable local company whose support and advice we rely on and trust. We would highly recommend their services.

Personal Healthcare Management

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cyber Essentials Certification, and why is it important for my organisation?

The Cyber Essentials Certification represents a UK Government-backed scheme which the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) supports to protect organisations from standard cyber attacks. Businesses of any size operating in any sector can utilise this certification. Clients, partners, and regulators recognise your organisation’s commitment to cybersecurity when you obtain this certification, which strengthens your overall security posture.

Does my organisation need Cyber Essentials Certification?

Every organisation that wants to improve its cybersecurity standards should obtain Cyber Essentials Certification. Our managed IT services supports organisations in getting certified because it helps them analyse their current IT infrastructure and pinpoint areas for security improvement. Your organisation will benefit from our evaluation process, which assesses your password management policies and user account security standards to meet certification requirements.

What does the Cyber Essentials certification process involve?

The Cyber Essentials certification process consists of easy-to-follow steps. It starts with an evaluation of your existing IT systems to determine which areas require improvement. Our team will assist you by offering support and guidance to establish the necessary measures for certification achievement. Organisations that achieve certification benefit from improved customer trust while becoming eligible for government contracts and potentially gaining access to cyber insurance.

What additional support does Amita offer alongside Cyber Essentials Certification?

The certification process at Amita includes both guidance for the certification process and a comprehensive framework for online security protection. Your business will receive strong technology-based safeguards alongside staff training to defend against multiple cyber threats. Cyber Essentials provides a solid foundation for your cybersecurity strategy, yet we maintain that successful protection requires multiple layers of defence.

What is Cyber Essentials Plus, and how can Amita assist with this?

The Cyber Essentials Plus certification represents the advanced level within the Cyber Essentials framework. This certification demands organisations to establish a complete cybersecurity system with extra emphasis on combating phishing threats and hacking attempts. The first step in achieving Cyber Essentials Plus certification requires Amita to evaluate your current setup before guiding the necessary improvements to fulfil the advanced requirements.

Ready for Cyber Essential Plus

With Cyber Essential Plus you’ll have the highest level of certification offered under the Cyber Essentials scheme.  Your organisation will need an even stronger, more robust cyber security environment than necessary for Cyber Essentials, with particular focus in areas such as phishing attacks and hacking. We can take you through the Cyber Essentials Plus process, beginning with a review of your current set up.