Council Achieves Cyber Essentials Certification
The ICT team is pleased to announce that, following a recent assessment of our IT infrastructure and systems, the Council has been awarded the government-backed Cyber Essentials certification for its corporate IT environments.
Cyber Essentials is a UK government scheme that outlines key security measures organisations should implement to guard against common online threats. Achieving this certification highlights the Council’s ongoing commitment to maintaining robust cyber security standards.
While the Council has long had these essential security controls in place—alongside more advanced protections and regular testing—the Cyber Essentials certification provides added assurance to citizens, businesses, elected members, staff, and partner organisations. It confirms that our systems are protected against the most common internet threats and continuously reviewed and updated
The scheme plays a vital role in helping organisations safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data stored on internet-connected devices.
To learn more about Cyber Essentials, or to explore certification for your own business or organisation, visit the official website: https://www.cyberessentials.ncsc.gov.uk