CyberSmart Cyber Essentials
Supports Cyber Essentials Plus evidence, checks and certification progress.
Relevant where devices, external port IPs and listed cloud services are assessed for Cyber Essentials Plus.
Submit evidence and track Cyber Essentials Plus assessment
Preparing for assessment can involve assembling evidence while checking technical settings across devices, internet-facing ports and cloud services. Without a clear view, it is harder to see what has been submitted and which assessment stage remains.
The product provides evidence collection, independent review and specified technical checks. It records certification stages and Smart Score risk reporting, giving teams a structured way to follow assessment progress.
Where CyberSmart Cyber Essentials is used
The product is used to submit evidence for Cyber Essentials Plus technical controls and take submitted applications through independent audit. It also supports device checks, external port IP reviews, simulated email attacks, browser and antivirus checks, and multi-factor authentication testing for listed cloud services.
Fits within these solutions
Suitable environments
It applies where devices, external port IP configurations and listed cloud services need to be assessed as part of a Cyber Essentials Plus assessment.
Benefits
Structured Evidence Submission
Provides a structured way to submit control evidence for assessment.
Independent Validation
Combines independent review with specified technical checks.
Assessment Progress Visibility
Shows certification stages so teams can follow assessment progress.
Reported Risk Insight
Smart Score reporting presents the reported level of risk.
Capabilities
Control Evidence Collection
Collects evidence for Cyber Essentials Plus technical controls.
Independent Application Audit
Reviews submitted applications through an independent audit.
Device and Endpoint Checks
Scans devices and checks browser malware-download notifications and antivirus configuration.
External Port Reviews
Reviews external port IP configurations for gaps or vulnerabilities.
Email Defence Testing
Tests email defences using simulated email attacks.
Cloud MFA Testing
Tests multi-factor authentication on listed cloud services.
Progress and Risk Reporting
Shows certification stages and Smart Score risk reporting.
Common Use Cases
Technical Control Evidence
Gather and submit evidence for Cyber Essentials Plus technical controls.
Device Check Verification
Scan devices to verify required device checks.
External Port Assessment
Review external port IP configurations for gaps or vulnerabilities.
Email Defence Checks
Test email defences through simulated email attacks.
Cloud MFA Verification
Test multi-factor authentication on listed cloud services.