Cyber Essentials Readiness Check

Free preparation check

How ready are you for Cyber Essentials?

Answer a short set of practical questions covering the five Cyber Essentials control areas. You will receive an immediate, prioritised preparation plan.

01Are all internet-connected devices protected by a correctly configured firewall?

Firewalls

02Are default passwords changed and unnecessary accounts, software and services removed?

Secure configuration

03Are devices configured with screen locks, strong authentication and controlled auto-run features?

Secure configuration

04Do users have separate administrator accounts used only when elevated access is required?

Access control

05Is multi-factor authentication required for cloud services and remote access?

Access control

06Are joiner, mover and leaver processes documented and promptly followed?

Access control

07Are operating systems, applications, browsers and firmware kept in support and patched promptly?

Security updates

08Can high-risk or critical security updates be deployed within 14 days?

Security updates

09Is malware protection or application allow-listing active and centrally monitored?

Malware protection

10Are mobile devices, home workers, cloud services and every supported operating system included in scope?

Scope

This is an independent preparation aid from MSP247. It is not an official Cyber Essentials assessment or certification. See the official NCSC Cyber Essentials guidance.

A practical technology partner

Clear ownership across your whole IT environment

MSP247 brings day-to-day support, security, connectivity and planning together so your team has one accountable route for help.

Whole-environment support

Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Chromebook, servers, networks and cloud services supported as one working environment.

Yorkshire coverage

Responsive remote support with planned on-site assistance across York, Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region.

A clearly agreed scope

Responsibilities, priorities, escalation routes and available response arrangements are explained before service begins.

Security and continuity

Accounts, devices, backups and connectivity resilience are reviewed together instead of as isolated products.

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