Your Cyber Essentials Readiness Report
Good progress, but improvements needed
Category Breakdown
Score: 90% - Robust protection in place.
Score: 65% - Some default settings remain.
Score: 40% - Administrative privileges over-assigned.
Score: 85% - Effective endpoint protection active.
Score: 55% - Critical updates pending on 30% of devices.
Score: 30% - Legacy systems lack vendor support.
Key Gaps Identified
HighArea: User Access ControlIssue: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) missing on cloud services.
Impact: Unauthorized access to corporate data via compromised credentials. Without MFA, a single password breach grants full access to your cloud environment.
MediumArea: Patch ManagementIssue: No automated patching for 3rd party applications.
Impact: Vulnerabilities in software like browsers or PDF readers can be exploited. Manual patching leads to delays and inconsistent coverage across the fleet.
LowArea: Secure ConfigurationIssue: Lack of formal password policy documentation.
Impact: Inconsistency in security standards. While technical controls may exist, a lack of documentation creates risks during audits and employee onboarding.
Personalised Action Plan
Immediate (0-30 days)
Action: Enforce MFA for all administrative accounts and remote access portals.
Business Benefit: Reduces risk of account takeover by 99%.
Short-term (1-3 months)
Action: Conduct a full audit of user privileges and remove "Always-on" admin rights.
Business Benefit: Limits lateral movement during a breach.
Medium-term (3-6 months)
Action: Phase out legacy hardware that no longer receives security updates.
Business Benefit: Ensures long-term compliance and operational stability.
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Certification FAQ
What are the next steps after this report?
The next step is to book a consultation with our experts to review these results in detail. We will help you prioritize the remediation actions and prepare your official application.
How long does the certification process take?
Typically, organizations can achieve certification within 2-4 weeks once the identified gaps are remediated. The timeframe depends on the complexity of your infrastructure.
What is the cost of Cyber Essentials certification?
Certification costs vary based on organization size and the level of support required. Our consultation will provide a fixed-price quote tailored to your needs.
What support options are available for remediation?
Quarm Solutions offers full hands-on support, including technical configuration, policy writing, and staff training to ensure you meet all certification requirements.
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