Episode Seven | Cyber Essentials Explained: Why Every UK Business Needs This NOW

Cyber security isn’t optional anymore. Yet many UK businesses still treat it as a once-a-year tick-box exercise. In this episode of the Making It Simple podcast, we sit down with Jamie Akhtar from CyberSmart to break down what Cyber Essentials really is and why it matters more than ever. We discuss: ✅ What Cyber Essentials actually means for your business ❌ Why many companies misunderstand or underuse it 🔄 The shift from reactive IT to proactive security 🤝 How MSPs and businesses should approach compliance properly 🛡️ Why continuous monitoring matters more than annual certification 🗣️ “Doing Cyber Essentials once a year is like brushing your teeth once a year. It just doesn’t work.” If you rely on IT, handle data or employ people, this is not something you can afford to ignore. 👉 Learn how to reduce cyber risk, stay compliant and protect your business properly. If you want help putting Cyber Essentials in place or understanding where your business currently stands, speak to Linten or explore our resources. Linten: https://linten.co.uk/ CyberSmart: https://cybersmart.co.uk/ Steven Allan:   / stevenallan   Jamie Akhtar:   / jamieakhtar