Explore the core Cyber Essentials control areas covered by SkySiege, including firewalls, secure configuration, update management, and user access control. Each section explains what the control is designed to prevent, why it matters, and how it supports a stronger security baseline.
Firewalls create a controlled boundary between your systems and the wider internet. They help block unauthorised access while allowing only the traffic your organisation actually needs.
Secure configuration is about removing the easy wins attackers look for: default settings, unused services, weak access points, and unnecessary software.
Update management keeps software and devices protected against known vulnerabilities. Once a weakness is public, attackers move fast — unpatched systems give them a clean route in.
User access control limits who can reach your systems, services, and data. The fewer unnecessary privileges people have, the less damage a compromised account can do.
