How does the Cyber Essentials programme work?

Self-assessment: The organisation completes a questionnaire about its basic security measures, such as firewall configuration, password management, and software updates.
External assessment: After the self-assessment, the organisation uses an external provider to verify and confirm the effectiveness of the implemented security controls through security testing.
Certification: Receiving the certificate means the organisation has implemented effective protections and is better prepared against cyberattacks.