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Cyber Essentials Framework (by Chani Simms) - Coggle Diagram
Cyber Essentials
Framework
(by Chani Simms)
Cyber Essentials
self certificate
Certification Scope
Servers (physical, virtual, & hypervisors)
Networks - Boundary firewalls and routers
Desktops, laptops & thin clients, virtual desktops
Mobile devices ( company owned or BYOD)
Remote working devices ( company owned or BYOD)
Wireless access points
Cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, & SasS)
Implementing the 5 controls
Firewalls
Change default admin password
Prevent access to admin interface from internet (Don't let your MSP managing your firewall directly over the internet)
Block all inbound connections by default and configure rules to selectively allow approved services
Disable unnecessary or no longer used firewall rules
Always use software firewalls on devices
Inbound firewall rules have approved & documented business case
Access control
Have documented user account creation and approval process
Authenticate users
Remove or disable unused accounts
Implement Multi factor authentication
Use separate accounts to perform admin only activities
Admin account review process
Use non admin standard user accounts for day-to day work
Software updates
Software is licensed and supported
Unsupported software is removed / segregated
Enable automatic updates where possible
Apply critical and high vulnerability updates within 14 days
Secure configuration
Remove and disable unnecessary user accounts
Change any default or guessable passwords (min12)
Remove & disable unnecessary software
Disable auto run feature
Ensure authentication of users before allowing access to business data (having a unique username and password for non-repudiation)
Ensure appropriate device locking (min 6 character PIN)
Enable two-factor/ MFA (Multifactor Factor Authentication)
Malware protection
Anti malware software use
Application allow listing
Application sandboxing
Certification issue by the Assessor
Gap assessment (optional)
Certification fees from £320
Cyber Essentials PLUS
certificate (Audit)
Agree CE PLUS Certification scope with assessor
External scans
Internal scans
Mobile device tests
Interactive screen share sessions for configuration audits
Certificate issue by the assessor
Pre Requisite: Pass Cyber Essentials certification
Certification fees £ POA
Choose a Cyber Essentials Certificate Body
such as Meta Defence Labs