The Cyber Essentials (CE) system is a Government-backed framework that helps businesses protect themselves against cyber-attacks. Developed and operated by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Cyber Essentials is considered the best first step to a more secure network, ensuring protection from 80% of cyber security breaches. 

The Cyber Essentials certification showcases our dedication to protecting our business operations and ensuring cyber security. This provides our customers and partners with confidence in our solutions.

Construction Youth Trust is thrilled to announce that we recently achieved certification to Cyber Essentials Plus certification, the higher level qualification forming part of the UK Government-backed Cyber Essentials Scheme. To achieve certification to Cyber Essentials Plus, a third-party hands-on technical verification was conducted to ensure Construction Youth Trust fully met the requirements of five basic control areas (access control, secure configuration, software updates, malware protection and firewalls and routers). This technical assessment was conducted by the certification body URM Consulting Services and involved a thorough vulnerability scan.

URM’s assessor commented “Construction Youth Trust has demonstrated a proactive commitment to implementing necessary adjustments in order to achieve compliance”. 

After achieving Cyber Essentials Plus certification, Construction Youth Trust is now listed on a directory of certified organisations operated by IASME, the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC’s) Cyber Essentials Partner responsible for delivering the project.