Concerned about cyber threats?
Cyber incidents are increasing. You can prevent 80% of common attacks by using the Cyber Essentials scheme.
Overview
Our dependence on technology makes us vulnerable.
Reality
Problems are arising as a result of business dependence on technology and data.
Consequences
Financial costs, reputation damage and legal issues may arise from each incident.
Desire
Many businesses want to reduce their exposure to the risks and their repercussions.
Frustration
Most businesses lack the expertise to identify and manage these issues in-house.
The solution
Cyber AMI helps non-technical individuals implement and manage cybersecurity practices in their business.
Benchmark
HM Government created Cyber Essentials to reduce common threats.
Expense
Often unwelcome, cybersecurity consultancy can cost >£1,000+VAT per day.
Remedy
We've made Cyber Essentials accessible for the layman in plain-English.
Simplified
Cyber AMI provides you with modular self-assessment and education.
The problems
Why is this now an issue?
Pace of change
Technologies and services are getting ever cheaper and easier to use. We're buying more of them to stay competitive.
Bigger attack surface
Acquisition and use of these new tools are creating weak-points that need securing, but this activity is often overlooked.
Few precautions
Most businesses have not previously considered security in their growing layers of new and old technology.
The outcome of an incident
An increasing 'attack surface' (i.e., more technology in your business) and increasing number of threats means that you could suffer multiple incidents in a day. The outcome will typically include:
Financial loss
Whether direct loss of monies or an increased cost in working; incident response alone often cost £tens-of-thousands.
Legal fallout
Customer contract disputes, class-actions or the involvement of a regulator may necessitate legal intervention.
Reputation damage
Bad news travels fast. Would you trust a supplier that lost your own data, or that performed poorly due to a cyber incident?
Real-world examples
Small-to-medium sized businesses are falling victim to cyber attacks every day.
Haulier
Malware spread across the logistic provider's computer network leading to four weeks of significant service disruption.
Marine Surveyor
The MD's email account was accessed due to password reuse. This access was used to authorise a bank transfer.
Insurance Broker
The MD received an extortion email stating their systems were compromised with malware, costing £thousands to rectify.
Your first step to better security
Following the requirements of the Cyber Essentials scheme will prevent 80% of common cyber attacks.
Cyber Essentials is designed by HM Government. It defines the security practices to prevent many common threats.
Besides cheaper cyber insurance premiums, Cyber Essentials is recognised as supportive in complying with the GDPR.
Cyber Essentials is a provable benefit. The annually-renewed certification* is evidence to others of adherence to best practice.
Supercharged DIY
Cyber AMI simplifies all aspects of Cyber Essentials.
Plain-English
Designed and written for the layman; no technical expertise is required of you.
Assessment driven
You will be given a logical series of questions based on your business.
Guidance built-in
Information for understanding and attending to each task is provided when needed.
Your own pace
Progress at your own pace in implementing the necessary policy and technical controls.
Regularly updated
We regularly update our content; you're always working from the latest best practice.
Certification
If you want to obtain your official certificate*, Cyber AMI will make the process a breeze.
…after 40 years experience in IT, I thought we'd covered all the bases. However, this has opened my eyes to risks not fully considered…Ray Gomm, IT Manager, Luker Rowe Insurance Brokers
Cyber AMI is free of charge
Only pay for your official certificate*, if it's desired or required.
Improve the cybersecurity practices in your business
Cyber AMI provides web-based self-assessment and education. Achieve and maintain compliance with the Cyber Essentials scheme without the expense of a consultant.