<link href="//maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/4.1.1/css/bootstrap.min.css" rel="stylesheet" id="bootstrap-css"> <script src="//maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/4.1.1/js/bootstrap.min.js"></script> <script src="//cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jquery/3.2.1/jquery.min.js"></script> <!------ Include the above in your HEAD tag ----------> <p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Cyber Essentials Checklist</strong></em></p> <p>I’ve been spending some time <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">reviewing the <a href="https://www.cm-alliance.com/consultancy/compliance-gap-analysis/cyber-essentials/"><em><strong>Cyber Essentials checklist</strong></em></a> to better understand my current level of digital protection</span>, and it’s been an eye-opening experience. The checklist breaks down key areas like firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection, and patch management, which really helps me see where I might be overlooking simple but important practices. For example, I realised that I wasn’t always consistent with updating software or setting strong access permissions, which can leave gaps in security that I may not even notice. Following the Cyber Essentials checklist has given me a clear framework to measure my current setup and make practical improvements without feeling overwhelmed. It also makes me think more carefully about the way I handle data, especially when it comes to protecting personal and sensitive information. I like how it simplifies the complex world of cybersecurity into actionable steps I can actually implement rather than vague advice. Working through it feels less like a technical exercise and more like building good habits that keep me and my work safe online.</p>