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Free Cyber Security Resource – Inside the Cyber Essentials Knowledge Hub

August 1, 2025

Introduction

Maybe you’ve read about the continued success of the Cyber Essentials scheme and want to benefit from being more resilient, informed, trusted, and competitive. Perhaps you’re keen to achieve certification and opt in for the free cyber insurance. You be looking to learn more about the Cyber Essentials technical controls. If so, this free cyber security related Knowledge Hub could be just what you’re looking for. It’s from the delivery partner of the Cyber Essentials scheme – designed to support and educate. In this article, we explore the Cyber Essentials Knowledge Hub resource – highlighting the benefits, explaining how it works, who can use it, and how to get started.

Resource

IASME has developed a free knowledge base that helps with the understanding details relating to the Cyber Essentials scheme. By using the Cyber Essentials Knowledge Hub, organisations can take a deeper dive into each of the five technical controls, address weaknesses, and move towards implementing protections from the most common forms of internet-based cyber-attacks.

Benefits

Free and to Use: IASME Cyber Essentials Knowledge Hub is a free online resource, accessible to all organisations
User Friendly: The service is designed with non-technical users in mind, using language that’s easy to understand
Educational: The resource helps explain key concepts and the details of each technical control
Operating System Support Detail: The contents are reviewed and updated regularly, including reference to operating systems supported by the vendor and accepted as part of the Cyber Essentials scheme (including Windows, Apple, Google, and Linux-based)
Improved Security Posture: By reviewing the content and implementing the technical controls, organisations can enhance cyber security measures and reduce the risk of common cyber threats

How It Works

Informative: A huge knowledge base of information, to educate and provide information to support action
Non-technical: The resource simplifies technical jargon
Web-based: The knowledge base is set out using a series of website pages and search options

Who’s Eligible to Use It

IASME are the Delivery Partner for the Cyber Essentials scheme and have made the Knowledge Base available to all organisations – many organisations have already used the service, more could benefit too.

How to Get Started

Visit the IASME Cyber Essentials Website: https://ce-knowledge-hub.iasme.co.uk/
Select the Knowledge Hub symbol: Select the symbol in the middle of the screen to enter the knowledge hub
Navigate or Search: Select the topics to review each area of the scheme, or use the search symbol to open a search bar and type what you’re looking for

What’s in There

Scope: a dedicated section to help an organisation define what’s applicable for the assessment, frequently asked questions, guidance relating to subsets, schools, and more
Operating Systems: an up-to-date list of operating systems that are acceptable for the Cyber Essentials scheme, covering Windows, Apple, Google, and Linux
Five Technical Controls: sub sections on firewalls, secure configuration, security update management, user access control, and malware protection – with further subsections on frequently asked questions, resources and guidance
Technical Guidance: breaking down each topic, such as authentication (multi-factor, passwordless, and more)
Articles to support sector size: including a single-person organisation, charity, accountancy, education and legal
Glossary: to help translate and explain commonly used terms and words
Supply Chain Security: articles to support securing your supply chain, including how to check who has Cyber Essentials in your supply chain
General information: about non-technical aspects of the scheme

How We Help

At RB Consultancy Ltd, we support organisations in strengthening their cyber security posture
NCSC Cyber Advisor certified – we’re proven to help organisations understand and implement technical controls
NCSC Assured Service Provider – we meet the standards set by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
IASME Assessor and Certification Body – we assess organisations and issue certificates for Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, and IASME Cyber Assurance
Consultancy – with ISO 27001 Lead Implementer certification, we help organisations implement Information Security Management System (ISMS) and associated controls

Conclusion – how the IASME Knowledge Hub helps organisations achieve Cyber Essentials

The IASME Cyber Essentials Knowledge Hub is a free resource designed to help organisations prepare for Cyber Essentials certification. Developed by the UK Delivery Partner of the Cyber Essentials scheme, it provides a deeper insight into the five key technical controls.

When searching for content, organisations can choose to review each topic at a time or search for what they’re looking for. The Knowledge Hub can help inform, empower and boost confidence. The tool may be especially valuable to organisations looking for a deeper dive into the Cyber Essentials technical controls.

RB Consultancy Ltd empowers organisations through cyber security. We can provide insight on how we use this service and the associated benefits. We also provide services to supplement this service and achieve certification. Contact Us for further information, advice, and guidance.

Information Sources

IASME Cyber Essentials Knowledge Hub: https://ce-knowledge-hub.iasme.co.uk/

Written by Remo Belisari, Managing Director of RB Consultancy Ltd, an experienced cyber security professional and cyber advisor. Remo holds certifications relating to CISSP, ISSAP, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, IASME Cyber Assurance, and has many years experience in IT and cyber security. Remo has a history of supporting organisations from over the world – including a Fortune 500 in USA and over 100 organisations across the UK. The views expressed in this blog are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of RB Consultancy Ltd, its clients, partners, or affiliated organisations. The content is intended for general information only and should not be taken as legal advice.

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About RB Consultancy Ltd

Remo Belisari

Founder & Managing Director, RB Consultancy Ltd

Remo Belisari is a Chartered Cyber Security Professional with over a decade of experience advising organisations from start-ups to multinationals across the UK, Europe, Asia and the USA.

Through RB Consultancy Ltd he delivers high-quality, cost-effective and practical cyber security services that support compliance, strengthen resilience and enable business growth.

Remo holds the most respected certifications in the field and is personally involved in every client engagement, ensuring clear and valuable outcomes.