Cyber Essentials
At MediShield, our structured approach to Cyber essentials ensures compliance with UK government-backed cybersecurity standards, while embedding robust technical controls and best practices across your organisation.
We assess your network configuration, access controls, patch management, and endpoint security, identifying vulnerabilities and providing clear, actionable recommendations. Our experts also help implement safeguards, document controls, and prepare your organisation for certification, giving you confidence during audits, assessments, and internal governance checks.
Whether you need the self-assessed Cyber Essentials or the independently verified Cyber Essentials Plus, our tailored services ensure your organisation is secure, risk-aware, and prepared, protecting both sensitive data and your operational reputation.
Which Cyber Essentials Do I need?
Cyber Essentials
Cyber Essentials is a self-assessment certification designed to help organisations implement essential technical controls to protect against common cyber threats.
MediShield will assist your organisation prepare and implement compliant ready IT security practices, including firewalls, access controls, patch management, and malware protection. This certification provides assurance that basic cybersecurity measures are in place, building trust and confidence into your patients and partners.
Cyber Essentials Plus
Cyber Essentials Plus includes all the elements of Cyber Essentials but adds a hands-on, independently verified technical assessment. A certified assessor conducts vulnerability scans, configuration checks, and on-site or remote testing of systems to confirm robust controls.
Our MediShield certified assessor ensures you are ready, prepared and confident for your Cyber Essentials Plus. This level of verification provides a higher degree of assurance to clients, partners, and regulators that your organisation’s cybersecurity measures protect your business.
What are the Benefits of A Cyber Essentials Certification?
Protects against cyber attacks
Cyber Essentials ensures essential controls are in place to defend against malware, ransomware, phishing, and other widespread cyber threats, reducing the likelihood of costly security incidents.
Builds stakeholder confidence
Certification demonstrates that your organisation takes cybersecurity seriously, giving clients, partners, and stakeholders confidence in your ability to protect sensitive information.
Supports regulatory requirements
Many government contracts, NHS suppliers, and industry frameworks now require Cyber Essentials compliance, helping your organisation meet mandatory security obligations.
Improves organisational hygiene
By implementing key technical controls such as firewalls, access management, and patching, Cyber Essentials promotes consistent, good security practices across your organisation.
Cost-effective risk reduction
Cyber Essentials reduces the likelihood of security breaches, preventing potential financial loss, operational downtime, and reputational damage from cyber incidents.
Simplifies cybersecurity management
Cyber Essentials provides a clear, structured framework for implementing essential security measures, making it easier for organisations to manage and maintain consistent cybersecurity practices across all systems and devices.
Why Cyber Security Matters More Than Ever for Healthcare
In recent years, cybersecurity has become a critical priority across NHS England and the wider healthcare sector. Cyber Security Essentials provides independent validation that organisations have implemented robust technical controls to defend against common cyber threats.
MediShield can help you determine whether Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus certification is required for your organisation, ensuring that IT systems are secure, compliant, and protected against common cyber risks.
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