National Cyber Security Centre, Cyber Advisor

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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• What does an NCSC Cyber Advisor do?

  An NCSC Cyber Advisor provides practical cyber security guidance based around the Cyber Essentials technical controls. This can include secure device configuration, access management, patching, firewall setup, malware protection, and wider cyber security best practice for small and medium-sized organisations.

• Who is the NCSC Cyber Advisor scheme designed for?

  The scheme mainly supports small and medium-sized businesses, charities, and organisations that need trusted cyber security guidance but may not have dedicated in-house cyber expertise.

• Is Cyber Advisor the same as Cyber Essentials certification?

  No. Cyber Advisor is an NCSC assurance scheme for cybersecurity providers, while Cyber Essentials is a certification scheme for organisations. A Cyber Advisor can help businesses improve security and prepare for Cyber Essentials certification.

• Why should businesses work with an NCSC-assured provider?

  Working with an NCSC-assured provider gives organisations confidence that the advice comes from a provider independently assessed against recognised standards. That helps businesses avoid unclear, inconsistent, or overly complicated cyber security guidance.