Cyber Essentials plus (CE+)
CE+ certification
Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) is a government-backed and independently assessed certification that provides an advanced level of protection against the most common cyber attacks.
It builds on the Cyber Essentials scheme by requiring a hands-on technical verification of your organisation's cyber security measures.
You must opt in if you need to demonstrate Cyber Essentials Plus certification for:
- Funding / grant applications requiring higher security levels
- Enhanced requirements for greater security and compliance
- Working with highly sensitive and confidential information that demands stringent protection measures
How to opt in to CE+
Opt in to CE+ is not done automatically, IT Services colleagues must set up a few things for you first. You be asked to provide the following information to start the opt in process:
- Why you need CE+?
- Who is the funding body?
- What type of device do you use?
Please note: MacOS Sequoia or HP Staff Standard Desktop (SSD) Windows 11 are the UofG approved CE+ devices, if you do not use either of these, we can help you source these.
Request opt in to CE+ via the UofG Helpdesk
Once you have submitted your request, we will contact you to arrange an appointment, to start the CE+ certification opt in.
Why use CE+
Developed by the government and industry, CE+ certification is held by an increasing number of organisations who want to keep their systems and data safe, protect themselves against security breaches and demonstrate to customers and external companies that they are taking essential precautions with their IT security.
CE+ certification confirms that your system meets standards for:
- Secure configuration
- Boundary firewalls and internet gateways
- Access control and administrative privilege management
- Patch management
- Malware protection
People are the biggest factor in information security!
The more you are aware of the risks that threaten the confidentiality, integrity, privacy and availability of information and systems, the more you can do to keep everyone's data safe. Through better awareness, you can also avoid falling victim to scams designed to steal your personal data and, in some cases, your money.