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<p>Cyber Essentials is promoted nationally through partnerships with over 50 amplification
partners, including regulatory bodies and trade associations. It is also required
for all central government contracts. The government works with law enforcement to
engage with local businesses through Regional Organised Crime Units, one of which
is run by Police Scotland. Alongside this, Scotland’s Business Resilience Centre offers
subsidised, bespoke cyber security advice to SMEs, including about Cyber Essentials
certification. There are eight further Regional Cyber Resilience Centres throughout
the UK.</p><p>The Government’s Cyber Aware campaign shows the public and small businesses
how to take up secure online behaviours, including signposting businesses towards
Cyber Essentials and other guidance and support.</p><p>Up to the end of August 2020,
50,421 Cyber Essentials certificates had been awarded to organisations, including
11,506 since the start of 2020.</p><p> </p>
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