Bolster Your Security Defences

Cyber Essentials Review Toolkit (CERT)

vSOC CERT streamlines the Cyber Essentials certification process, year after year.

Often, the certification process is seen as a point-in-time commitment, leading to pressure on internal resources and issues at recertification. When delivered within one comprehensive service, you’ll have access to a wide range of technologies, including the vSOC Connect Console, progression workshops and ongoing support throughout the year. By utilising our CERT, not only is Cyber Essentials simplified but also you’ll have continuous control and visibility all year round.

  • A certification body for both standards: Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus
  • External verification from a highly accredited security team
  • With vSOC CERT, check if you’re still compliant when new revisions are released

Cyber Essentials Review Toolkit Data Sheet

Managed Firewall Service

At Data Connect, we provide you with a comprehensive firewall management service, called vSOC Manage, and we have a team of certified engineers and network specialists ready to support you whenever you need us. Not only are they certified by market-leading vendors but they also have years of practical experience working within a range of IT environments.

At Data Connect, we can help whether you’re looking for a managed firewall service for cyber-insurance purposes, to reduce strain on your internal resources or for a firewall refresh. We’ll help you optimise your network structure while giving you peace of mind that your devices are running smoothly. But most importantly, we’ll bolster your security defences.

Firewall Management Data Sheet

Vulnerability Management

At a time when IT teams and resources are stretched, you can trust powerful automation and expertise to help reduce both internal strain and the window of exposure to critical vulnerabilities.

The process of vulnerability management identifies, prioritises and manages your organisation’s vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, which it does by scanning the network perimeter and all devices.

Due to the sophistication of attacks in an evolving threat landscape, we utilise the largest vulnerability database and give you continuous visibility through our vSOC Connect Console.

This offers a sleek single pane of glass in which you have the option to drill down on individual prioritised vulnerabilities or devices and view remediation actions.

Managed Detection & Response (MDR)

With vSOC Alert, you benefit from outsourced cyber security operations with the threat-hunting expertise of our SOC team.

Breach detection rates are significantly improved, while also reducing the dwell time. Have confidence that critical services are performing and available as expected.

We use industry leading technologies and methodologies to provide effective detection and response to threats. Unified data collection and analytics from diverse information sources are used to detect indicators of compromise. Reports for compliance are quickly and easily generated.

Security Awareness Training

Did you know that 95% of breaches occur due to human error? Having an effective security awareness training programme is vital in keeping your organisation protected.

Your bespoke programme will take into account all areas of security from basic security hygiene, physical reconnaissance such as tailgating and the latest sophisticated attack trends. With the use of various testing tools, our team will be able to review and analyse the success of the training, making the necessary changes to your programme.

  • Utilize the world’s largest training library including interactive training modules, videos, newsletters and quizzes
  • If you have any internal training documents, we can create customisable training modules that are easy to distribute to the necessary parties
  • View your overall risk score, find out who are the riskiest users and have extensive campaign analysis at your fingertips through the vSOC Connect Console

Cyber Security Transformation

We help organisations evaluate and improve their Cyber Security posture with vSOC AIM.

Through a “hands on” approach we help maximise technology investment, identify gaps and effect improvement. Our revolutionary services ensure roadmaps and standards are monitored and maintained on a continual basis We follow a three step process:

  • Assess: Review and identify key security areas of risk. Seeking out opportunity for improvement and closing those security gaps. Road map to success!
  • Improve: Driving improvement leveraging our expertise across the Cyber Security arena, through strategic consultancy and industry leading technology.
  • Maintain: Services designed to assist with Cyber Security responsibilities. Maintain and mature existing controls with continuous improvement.

Penetration Testing

At Data Connect, we have a range of options available to evaluate your cyber security posture.

We are able to advise and offer assistance for whatever purpose the pen test is needed, whether it is for an audit, supply chain commitments or software development. You can have full confidence that the tests are carried out by security experts, delivered in a comprehensive report and is backed up by advice from our team.

Anything Else? Give us a call

If you’re not sure of the best solution for you and your business, our team is always here to offer our advice.

Whether you simply want to discuss your current situation or would like a complete demonstration of our cyber security platform, simply get in touch and we can tailor our services to your needs.

  • Discuss with a member of our expert team to find out more about Cyber Essentials certification and how we can help you with this.
  • Book a demo with a team member who will walk you through the capabilities of our all-in-one cyber security platform, demonstrating its ability to provide 360° visibility of your site’s security.

Cyber Essentials Review Toolkit (CERT)

vSOC CERT streamlines the Cyber Essentials certification process, year after year.

Often, the certification process is seen as a point-in-time commitment, leading to pressure on internal resources and issues at recertification. When delivered within one comprehensive service, you’ll have access to a wide range of technologies, including the vSOC Connect Console, progression workshops and ongoing support throughout the year. By utilising our CERT, not only is Cyber Essentials simplified but also you’ll have continuous control and visibility all year round.

  • A certification body for both standards: Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus
  • External verification from a highly accredited security team
  • With vSOC CERT, check if you’re still compliant when new revisions are released

Cyber Essentials Review Toolkit Data Sheet

Managed Firewall Service

At Data Connect, we provide you with a comprehensive firewall management service, called vSOC Manage, and we have a team of certified engineers and network specialists ready to support you whenever you need us. Not only are they certified by market-leading vendors but they also have years of practical experience working within a range of IT environments.

At Data Connect, we can help whether you’re looking for a managed firewall service for cyber-insurance purposes, to reduce strain on your internal resources or for a firewall refresh. We’ll help you optimise your network structure while giving you peace of mind that your devices are running smoothly. But most importantly, we’ll bolster your security defences.

Firewall Management Data Sheet

Vulnerability Management

At a time when IT teams and resources are stretched, you can trust powerful automation and expertise to help reduce both internal strain and the window of exposure to critical vulnerabilities.

The process of vulnerability management identifies, prioritises and manages your organisation’s vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, which it does by scanning the network perimeter and all devices.

Due to the sophistication of attacks in an evolving threat landscape, we utilise the largest vulnerability database and give you continuous visibility through our vSOC Connect Console.

This offers a sleek single pane of glass in which you have the option to drill down on individual prioritised vulnerabilities or devices and view remediation actions.

Managed Detection & Response (MDR)

With vSOC Alert, you benefit from outsourced cyber security operations with the threat-hunting expertise of our SOC team.

Breach detection rates are significantly improved, while also reducing the dwell time. Have confidence that critical services are performing and available as expected.

We use industry leading technologies and methodologies to provide effective detection and response to threats. Unified data collection and analytics from diverse information sources are used to detect indicators of compromise. Reports for compliance are quickly and easily generated.

Security Awareness Training

Did you know that 95% of breaches occur due to human error? Having an effective security awareness training programme is vital in keeping your organisation protected.

Your bespoke programme will take into account all areas of security from basic security hygiene, physical reconnaissance such as tailgating and the latest sophisticated attack trends. With the use of various testing tools, our team will be able to review and analyse the success of the training, making the necessary changes to your programme.

  • Utilize the world’s largest training library including interactive training modules, videos, newsletters and quizzes
  • If you have any internal training documents, we can create customisable training modules that are easy to distribute to the necessary parties
  • View your overall risk score, find out who are the riskiest users and have extensive campaign analysis at your fingertips through the vSOC Connect Console

Cyber Security Transformation

We help organisations evaluate and improve their Cyber Security posture with vSOC AIM.

Through a “hands on” approach we help maximise technology investment, identify gaps and effect improvement. Our revolutionary services ensure roadmaps and standards are monitored and maintained on a continual basis We follow a three step process:

  • Assess: Review and identify key security areas of risk. Seeking out opportunity for improvement and closing those security gaps. Road map to success!
  • Improve: Driving improvement leveraging our expertise across the Cyber Security arena, through strategic consultancy and industry leading technology.
  • Maintain: Services designed to assist with Cyber Security responsibilities. Maintain and mature existing controls with continuous improvement.

Penetration Testing

At Data Connect, we have a range of options available to evaluate your cyber security posture.

We are able to advise and offer assistance for whatever purpose the pen test is needed, whether it is for an audit, supply chain commitments or software development. You can have full confidence that the tests are carried out by security experts, delivered in a comprehensive report and is backed up by advice from our team.

Anything Else? Give us a call

If you’re not sure of the best solution for you and your business, our team is always here to offer our advice.

Whether you simply want to discuss your current situation or would like a complete demonstration of our cyber security platform, simply get in touch and we can tailor our services to your needs.

  • Discuss with a member of our expert team to find out more about Cyber Essentials certification and how we can help you with this.
  • Book a demo with a team member who will walk you through the capabilities of our all-in-one cyber security platform, demonstrating its ability to provide 360° visibility of your site’s security.

Tech and Human Driven

We all want the best of both worlds, right? That’s why, with Data Connect, you can choose a blend of consultancy, technology and managed services that combine to deliver your cyber security solution, your way.

Whichever services you choose, they can all be managed and monitored with our vSOC Connect Console, a single platform that brings everything together. This means total flexibility and 360° visibility for cyber security solutions that are better all round.

 

ISSUES WE SEE
  • Eligibility for Cyber Insurance
  • Certification and Compliance Headaches
  • Limited Time & Resources
  • Product-Only Approach
  • Absence of Automation
  • A Security Skills Gap
HOW WE HELP
  • One Platform for Total Visibility
  • vSOC Managed Services
  • Specialist Technical Resources
  • Strategic Security Planning
  • Streamline Certification Process
  • Access to Market-Leading Technology
WHAT YOU GET
  • vSOC Connect Console
  • Reduced Risk Exposure
  • Experienced SOC and Technical Team
  • Benefit from External Validation
  • Cyber-Insurance Guidance
  • Short- and Long-Term ROI
vSOC Connect Console

Amplify your cyber security defences by utilising an extensive portfolio of managed services, market-leading technology and our cyber security console.

A Diligent Security Team

Have confidence that your security is in the right hands with the combined forces of our expertise, resources and knowledge.

What Is Cyber Essentials?

Cyber Essentials is a government-backed scheme that outlines the five core technical controls an organisation must have to ensure an effective level of security. All organisations, no matter the size or sector, can benefit from this standard as it provides a vast range of advantages.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) assures organisations that, with the Cyber Essentials standard, the most common cyber attacks can be prevented, providing confidence to you and your organisation’s stakeholders.

What Is Cyber Essentials Plus?

With Cyber Essentials Plus, reduce the risk of cyber attack and show your stakeholders that you take cyber security seriously.

Unlike with the basic Cyber Essentials certification, a certification body must perform an audit to check that you have successfully put in place the core technical controls. The specifications needing to be met can raise many unknown questions within your organisation’s current security health. However, by opting for the audited Cyber Essentials Plus standard, you can feel confident that a cyber-security-focused company can support you throughout the process.

What is IASME Cyber Assurance

In the past, IASME Cyber Assurance was known as IASME Governance, but it was recently relaunched to give it a new focus. Like Cyber Essentials, there are self-assessment and audited versions of the standard. These are called Level 1 Verified Assessment and Level 2 Audited, respectively.

The standard has been designed to be an affordable, flexible and comprehensive standard to verify that organisations have in place the vital measures needed for cyber security, privacy and data protection.

What Is Cyber Essentials?

Cyber Essentials is a government-backed scheme that outlines the five core technical controls an organisation must have to ensure an effective level of security. All organisations, no matter the size or sector, can benefit from this standard as it provides a vast range of advantages.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) assures organisations that, with the Cyber Essentials standard, the most common cyber attacks can be prevented, providing confidence to you and your organisation’s stakeholders.

What Is Cyber Essentials Plus?

With Cyber Essentials Plus, reduce the risk of cyber attack and show your stakeholders that you take cyber security seriously.

Unlike with the basic Cyber Essentials certification, a certification body must perform an audit to check that you have successfully put in place the core technical controls. The specifications needing to be met can raise many unknown questions within your organisation’s current security health. However, by opting for the audited Cyber Essentials Plus standard, you can feel confident that a cyber-security-focused company can support you throughout the process.

What is IASME Cyber Assurance

In the past, IASME Cyber Assurance was known as IASME Governance, but it was recently relaunched to give it a new focus. Like Cyber Essentials, there are self-assessment and audited versions of the standard. These are called Level 1 Verified Assessment and Level 2 Audited, respectively.

The standard has been designed to be an affordable, flexible and comprehensive standard to verify that organisations have in place the vital measures needed for cyber security, privacy and data protection.

What Do You Need Help With?

Protect

You’re in safe hands. We take a proactive and flexible approach to your cyber security, ensuring you’ve always got the right tech and strategy in place. From implementation to service delivery when it comes to your security – whether they’re accreditations, procedures, products or services – everything’s taken care of.

Detect

We’ve got your back. Our security operations centre (SOC) team members are your eyes and ears, detecting anomalies, malicious activity and indicators of compromise. With full service visibility, you can have confidence knowing someone has your back.

React

We’re ready to respond. With our 24×7 security-monitoring alerts, powered by market-leading technology and backed up by our dedicated SOC team, we’re ready to take immediate action to ensure you remain cyber-resilient at all times. And that’s good to know.

Insights, Trends and Advice

Knowledge is power, as the saying goes. We believe that, when it comes to your cyber security, it’s a very powerful thing indeed.

We’re constantly immersed in the threat landscape. We understand the key trends and how to harness the latest industry insights, which gives us a wealth of invaluable knowledge. Knowledge that we share with you.

With a host of up-to-the-minute resources at your fingertips and advice always on hand, with Data Connect, you’re always in the know.

 

Steps to Simplify Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus Recertification

To maintain a valid Cyber Essentials certificate, organisations must complete the recertification process every 12 months. However, failure to continue regular patching or effective management of configurations will accelerate the speed in which you become non-compliant. In recent updates from...

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