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How Much Does Cyber Essentials Certification Cost in 2023

The cost of Cyber Essentials (verified self-assessment) varies depending on the size of your organisation. Our packages start from £1,000 +VAT read on to find out more.

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Do I need cyber essentials scheme certification?

All companies should be taking the issue of cyber security seriously, as cybercrimes cost UK businesses over £2 billion in 2021.

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What is the Cyber Essentials Certification Scheme?

Cyber Essentials is a foundation level certification aimed at providing a statement of the basic protocols your organisation should have in place to mitigate the risk from common cyber threats.

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Free Cyber Essentials for up to 3 Ukrainian based organisations

n response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, Forensic Control are offering FREE Cyber Essentials certification for up to 3 Ukrainian based organisations

Cyber Essentials changes – a guide

An ever-changing digital landscape, wide-spread use of cloud services and a move to home and hybrid working is behind the biggest update to Cyber Essentials since its launch in 2014.

Read our guide to changes

Four Phishing Scams to watch out for this Christmas

Christmas is a time when all of us are online more than usual, whether we’re contacting relatives to get a headcount for Christmas dinner or trying to find new ways of making brussels sprouts palatable.

The Ultimate Guide: What is Computer Forensics?

Computer forensics, sometimes known as digital forensics, is undertaken by trained examiners who pull data (search histories, purchase records, time logs and more) from devices including, but not limited to: computers, tablets, and smartphones.

Read our guide here

How To Write A Simple Cyber Security Plan For A Small Business

How to Write a Simple Cyber Security Plan for your Small Business

When setting up their small business, cyber security is often one of the last things on most business owners’ minds. Between planning, funding, marketing and finances, it is both easy and dangerous to overlook the safety and security of your organisation.

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ACPO Guidelines & Principles Explained

As computer forensics experts we are bound to abide by the ACPO Principles of Digital Based Evidence, ACPO being the Association of Chief Police Officers. ACPO provides a set of Guidelines for Computer Based Evidence, and they come with a suite of four essential principles. Here they are.

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