Cyber Essentials Plus
UK government-backed scheme to protect against common cyber attacks
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Framework Domains (6)
Cyber Essentials Plus: Access Control & Identity
Managing access to information systems (Cyber Essentials Plus)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CE-PLUS-01 | Account management and provisioning |
| CE-PLUS-02 | Access enforcement and least privilege |
| CE-PLUS-03 | Multi-factor authentication requirements |
| CE-PLUS-04 | Remote access controls |
| CE-PLUS-05 | Wireless access restrictions |
| CE-PLUS-06 | Identity proofing and verification |
Cyber Essentials Plus: Audit & Accountability
Audit logging and accountability measures (Cyber Essentials Plus)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CE-PLUS-28 | Audit event logging and storage |
| CE-PLUS-29 | Audit record review and analysis |
| CE-PLUS-30 | Time synchronization |
| CE-PLUS-31 | Audit log protection and retention |
| CE-PLUS-32 | Accountability and non-repudiation |
Cyber Essentials Plus: Configuration Management
Managing system configurations securely (Cyber Essentials Plus)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CE-PLUS-23 | Baseline configuration establishment |
| CE-PLUS-24 | Configuration change control |
| CE-PLUS-25 | Security impact analysis |
| CE-PLUS-26 | System component inventory |
| CE-PLUS-27 | Software usage restrictions |
Cyber Essentials Plus: Incident Response
Detecting and responding to security incidents (Cyber Essentials Plus)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CE-PLUS-18 | Incident response planning and testing |
| CE-PLUS-19 | Incident handling and containment |
| CE-PLUS-20 | Incident reporting and notification |
| CE-PLUS-21 | Forensic analysis capabilities |
| CE-PLUS-22 | Lessons learned and improvement |
Cyber Essentials Plus: Risk Assessment & Management
Identifying and managing cybersecurity risks (Cyber Essentials Plus)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CE-PLUS-13 | Risk assessment procedures |
| CE-PLUS-14 | Vulnerability scanning and management |
| CE-PLUS-15 | Security categorization |
| CE-PLUS-16 | Threat intelligence integration |
| CE-PLUS-17 | Continuous monitoring strategy |
Cyber Essentials Plus: System & Communications Protection
Protecting systems and communications (Cyber Essentials Plus)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CE-PLUS-07 | Boundary protection and segmentation |
| CE-PLUS-08 | Cryptographic protection of data |
| CE-PLUS-09 | Denial-of-service protection |
| CE-PLUS-10 | Transmission confidentiality and integrity |
| CE-PLUS-11 | Session management controls |
| CE-PLUS-12 | Network monitoring and defense |
Maps to 518 other frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials Plus is a compliance framework from United Kingdom with 6 domains and 32 controls. UK government-backed scheme to protect against common cyber attacks It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Cyber Essentials Plus have?
Cyber Essentials Plus has 32 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are Cyber Essentials Plus: Access Control & Identity (6 controls), Cyber Essentials Plus: System & Communications Protection (6 controls), Cyber Essentials Plus: Audit & Accountability (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Cyber Essentials Plus map to?
Cyber Essentials Plus maps to 518 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Belgium CyberFundamentals (56% coverage), C5 (Germany) (56% coverage), Azure Security Benchmark (56% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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