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Cyber Essentials Has Record Year but Takeup Remains Low

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Cyber Essentials Has Record Year but Takeup Remains Low

Cyber Essentials reported a 20% year-on-year increase in certifications according to newly released government data. Despite this growth, overall adoption of the certification scheme remains relatively low across the intended audience.

Why it matters: Organizations pursuing baseline security certification should track Cyber Essentials uptake trends to benchmark their own compliance posture and understand the market adoption curve for this government-backed standard.

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