Currentware’s controls for cyber essentials compliance

Seeking to become certified to the Cyber Essentials standard? CurrentWare’s solutions help you safeguard your business with advanced awareness and control over computer activity.

  • Essential Cybersecurity Controls
    Address critical cybersecurity gaps to strengthen your security posture
  • Advanced Awareness & Control
    Monitor and restrict user activity to protect your business against malicious and negligent insider threats
  • Software Usage Monitoring
    Ensure no unauthorized apps are being used with granular insights into application usage

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How CurrentWare’s Security Solutions Align With Cyber Essentials Compliance Goals

Monitor Activity on Privileged Accounts
Monitor Activity on Privileged Accounts

Monitor Activity on Privileged Accounts

Prevent administrator accounts from being used to carry out every day tasks with CurrentWare’s user activity monitoring and restriction capabilities

 

  • Audit privileged account activity for excessive use
  • Get automated user activity reports in your inbox
  • Proactively restrict access to unnecessary websites to limit exposure to the internet
Enforce the Principle of Least Privilege
Enforce the Principle of Least Privilege

Enforce the Principle of Least Privilege

Leverage CurrentWare’s understanding of user activities to design granular RBAC policies

 

  • Restrict access to applications, websites, peripheral devices, and more to further enforce user access restrictions
  • Monitor user activity to see who is accessing sensitive applications and websites
  • Assign specific access permissions to user groups based on their job functions
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Restrict Access to High-Risk Sites

Enforce internet use policies and improve internet security with granular internet access control policies

 

  • Block websites based on URLs and content categories
  • Effortlessly block millions of websites across 100+ URL categories
  • Limit internet use to an Allow List for optimal endpoint security

 

Monitor & Control Software Usage
Monitor & Control Software Usage

Monitor & Control Software Usage

CurrentWare monitors software usage, helping you identify unauthorized applications running on devices.

 

  • Audit user activity to identify the use of unauthorized software
  • Proactively block the launching of specific applications
  • Prevent the downloading of executable files such as .msi and .exe
Ensure the Integrity of Airgapped Devices

Ensure the Integrity of Airgapped Devices

Ensure the Integrity of Airgapped Devices

While airgapped computers are protected from internet-based threats, there are still threats such as infected peripherals that need to be mitigated to truly keep them secure.

 

  • Prevent the use of unauthorized USB storage devices to mitigate the risk of introducing malware to air-gapped systems
  • Restrict network ports, WiFi, and internet access to further enforce airgaps
  • Evaluate user behavior on airgapped systems for potential security threats

The Benefits of Cyber Essentials Certification

Cybersecurity Threats Are on the Rise

74% of large and 70% of medium businesses in a 2024 DSIT survey reported experiencing a recent cyber attack

Ensure Business Continuity

59% of buyers in an Arcserve report said they are likely to avoid companies that suffered from a recent cyberattack

Build Trust

70% of consumers believe that businesses aren’t doing enough to keep their personal information secure

How to Improve Data Security With CurrentWare

Go beyond the minimum Cyber Essentials compliance requirements with all of the security controls available in the CurrentWare Suite

Block & Audit Storage Devices

Control who can use portable storage devices and set security policies to limit what devices are allowed. Monitor data transfers to removable media and network storage devices to ensure that your data security policies are being followed.

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Prevent Data Loss to Cloud Platforms

Protect sensitive data against the risks of cloud file sharing sites. Block cloud storage sites/apps, restrict uploads/downloads, and monitor file transfers for high-risk or anomalous activity.

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Audit User Activity for Insider Threat Risks

Monitor employee computer usage for signs of insider threats. Track file transfers, web browsing, app use, and login/logout times for high-risk, anomalous, or inappropriate activity. Receive automated alerts straight to your inbox when specific events occur.

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Block Data Transfers to Portable Storage & Uploads/Downloads

Go beyond simply blocking unauthorized devices; ensure optimal data protection with your trusted devices, too. Block file transfers to portable storage devices based on file extension and file name.

Use the File Filter to prevent the uploading and downloading of specific files such as EXEs.

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Block High-Risk Network Ports

Block unused TCP/UDP ports to reduce the attack surface of your network. Improve data protection by mitigating the threat of data leakage over FTP, SFTP, IRC, and other high-risk network ports.​

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Block Risky Sites

BrowseControl’s web content category filtering database provides you with a convenient way to block millions of websites across over 100 URL categories. Easily block users from accessing social media, porn, games, known virus-infected websites, and more!

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CurrentWare has been nothing but supportive of us since we started. This is probably one of the best systems that we’ve ever invested in.

Once we got CurrentWare installed it opened the door for remote work for us; we could control the equipment and make sure our people were being productive and safe.

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What customers say about CurrentWare

4.8 / 5 306 verified reviews on Capterra
  • Ease of use 4.7
  • Customer service 4.6
  • Features 4.6
  • Value for money 4.6

Across the whole CurrentWare Suite.

★★★★★ Capterra · Nov 2025

Productivity Monitoring Feedback

“Easy tracking of employee productivity. Seamless transition from person to person on the back end. Easy to update.”

Sean M Office Manager Marketing and advertising · 11-50 employees
★★★★★ Capterra · Nov 2023

BC is terrific.

“BC is fast and easy to deploy on different platforms. I also love the fact that it is open source and compatible with devices. The support team is incredible and responsive. The hardware is fast with up to date robust features.”

Pauline K Human Resources Manager Information technology and services · 11-50 employees
★★★★★ Capterra · Jan 2025

Making every files safe using AccessPatrol.

“It has been the most secure platform for me in keeping my files safe and secure from external threats and unauthorized storage devices. It is less costly. Its data protection feature has made me to confidently send or upload large data to others without having loosing any. Simple to set up for me and to use. Easy to block and track threats trying to gain access to my files since using this software. It also keep me up to date on various activities done on my files. It offers good customer care services.”

Folasola S Public Relation Specialist Management consulting · 51-200 employees
★★★★★ Capterra · Sep 2025

Self hosted Workforce insight software

“The agent is pretty efficient, and the reports provides are very helpful to the HR. We implemented this when most of our employees transition to work from home or hybrid. We compared few other softwares, and this was one which was cost efficient, and helped us implement without much overhead.”

Shibu B CTO Computer software · 51-200 employees
★★★★★ Capterra · Nov 2023

Enhancing Security and Productivity with BrowseControl

“BrowseControl has been a great tool for our organisation due to the enhanced security that it provides because of which we are protected from the phishing, the online threats by blocking access to potentially harmful websites. We can prioritise business-critical applications and control the bandwidth usage, which ensures that essential tasks are not affected by excessive non-work-related web traffic. The tool is very user-friendly and the filtering rules are highly customisable which is something that I really like.”

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★★★★★ Capterra · Jan 2025

Managing access to my files using AccessPatrol.

“I have been able to control the access to my files effectively since using this software which has made my files secure and safe from external threats and devices. I get notified of any external threats which allows me to easily block and track it down easily. Its very easy for me to use and made affordable for me. Its interface is so simple and it shows the detailed log activities on my files.”

Richard O Graphic Designer Marketing and advertising · 11-50 employees
★★★★☆ Capterra · Sep 2025

Great Tool for Remote Work Management

“I love having this available as most of our staff works remote. I typically only use it when there is an issue but having it available is great.”

Stormie P SVP – Director of Operations Insurance · 51-200 employees
★★★★☆ Capterra · Aug 2023

Threat free browsing environment facilitation tool

“The cyber attack response automated system safeguards our data from malware attacks. BrowseControl provides real-time insights on security situation from workloads. It has simple configuration procedure with other applications that saves time and resources for entire implementation process.”

James R Marketing Specialist Marketing and advertising · 11-50 employees
★★★★★ Capterra · Jan 2025

A secure platform for keeping my gaming files.

“I can effectively keep my game files safe and secure using this software without the fear of loosing it to hackers or other storage devices that i did not authorized. I can also get to manage the users i wish to gain access to my gaming files and also block or track suspicious threats or access to my files. Uploading and transfer of large files has also been made easy for me to do using this software when am developing various games. Simple to use and not costly to acquire.”

Chuks O Game Developer Computer games · 11-50 employees
★★★★☆ Capterra · Jul 2023

Reliable employee performance monitoring software

“This product has efficient database that collects data of all the organization employees. It enhances excellent management of time by sending alerts to the management on work processes.”

Gerald W Senior Backend Engineer Computer software · 51-200 employees
★★★★☆ Capterra · Aug 2023

Powerful network security control application

“It prevents members in the organization from visiting vulnerable areas in the internet. Browse control tests authenticity of browsers before operations. It provides alerts when there are data threats that can affect workflows.”

Bryson H Data Engineer Financial services · 5001-10000 employees
★★★★★ Capterra · Jan 2025

My Review On Accesspatrol

“It is a Unique Software that entails various features which helps to prevent Data breaches, it is able to protect our inventories from being copied from unauthorized users, attempt to access confidential Data it sends warning instantly to the admin, its customer service has been really supportive incase of any challenges, This software help protect our sensitive information and provide comprehensive activity log.”

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CurrentWare’s Key Features

User Activity Monitoring

Track web browsing, software use, search queries, and more

Screenshot Monitoring

Take automatic screenshots or remotely view desktops

Track Software Usage

Get insights into software usage trends in your organization

Transparent & Stealth Modes

Run silently in the background or provide notice of monitoring

Block USB & Other Devices

Set full access, read only or no access on storage devices

Allowed List Device Whitelist

Allow only authorized storage devices to be used

Block File Transfers

Prevent files from being transferred to portable storage

Reports DLP Activity Reports

Track file transfers, storage device use, file operations, and more

Block Websites

Block websites based on URLs & content categories

Block Downloads/Uploads

Prevent uploading and downloading based on file type

Application Blacklisting

Block specific Windows applications from launching

 

PC Power Management

Remotely track and control PC power states

Central Web Console

Save time with a central admin console; optionally integrate Active
Directory OUs or security groups

Platform Security

Protect your CurrentWare console with 2FA, passwords, privilege management, and more

Offsite Management

Extend onsite security policies to computers running outside the corporate network

SQL Server Supported

Database scaled for enterprise and large business operations using
Microsoft SQL Server

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Solutions That Work Across Industries

Tailored controls that help you meet industry standards, boost efficiency, and protect sensitive data across remote and in-office teams.

Healthcare

HIPAA-ready controls to protect PHI with USB management and insider-threat visibility.

Government

Cybersecurity and policy enforcement aligned to NIST 800-171 and CMMC.

Legal Services

Keep client data protected, billable hours productive, and software costs in check.

Manufacturing

Productivity monitoring and internet visibility for both the shop floor and back office.

Financial Services

Enforce access policies and protect sensitive financial data with audit-ready trails.

Schools & Libraries

CIPA-compliant web filtering to qualify for E-Rate and keep students safe online.

Small Business Employee Productivity

Track unproductive web browsing and idle time to detect time-wasting

Managed Service Providers

Deliver the monitoring, data-loss prevention, and web filtering your clients need, now with faster deployment, and easier management.

Built to Support Your Compliance Program

Discover how organizations use CurrentWare’s employee monitoring software to improve visibility, strengthen compliance efforts, and manage employee activity more effectively.

Pick & Plug Into Your Existing Stack

CurrentWare works alongside the identity, security, and directory tools you already use, including support for SAML, OIDC, and CEF standards. Cloud connectors are on the way.

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Meet Cyber Essentials Compliance With CurrentWare

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Cyber Essentials compliance software helps UK-based organizations meet government-mandated cybersecurity standards by enforcing security policies, monitoring user activity, and controlling endpoint devices.

CurrentWare’s suite, including AccessPatrol, BrowseReporter, and BrowseControl, provides these capabilities to protect IT environments and streamline audit readiness for Cyber Essentials.

Yes. CurrentWare supports compliance with Cyber Essentials by enforcing access restrictions, blocking unauthorized USB devices, monitoring user activity, and generating audit-ready reports.

These tools help IT teams implement and demonstrate adherence to Cyber Essentials’ five security control themes across both on-premises and remote work environments.

Cyber Essentials outlines five key technical control themes:

  • Secure configuration of devices
  • User access control
  • Internet boundary and application gateway protection
  • Patch management and malware protection
  • Logging and monitoring of activity

CurrentWare helps enforce these controls across your environment with tools that:

  • Restrict USB and peripheral device access (AccessPatrol)
  • Monitor internet and software usage (BrowseReporter)
  • Block unapproved websites and applications (BrowseControl)
  • Log endpoint activity for auditing (BrowseReporter)

To prepare for a Cyber Essentials audit:

  • Implement endpoint logging and access control policies
  • Restrict external device usage
  • Monitor and report on user activity
  • Ensure devices are patched and secure

With CurrentWare’s solutions, IT teams can generate compliance reports, enforce access rules, and maintain centralized visibility into user behavior, essential for audit readiness.

User activity monitoring supports Cyber Essentials by:

  • Maintaining user accountability
  • Detecting policy violations
  • Providing audit-ready evidence of compliance

CurrentWare’s BrowseReporter tracks endpoint-level user behavior, enabling IT administrators to verify secure usage, generate reports for auditors, and maintain a continuous compliance posture.

Yes. Cyber Essentials compliance applies regardless of user location.
CurrentWare supports hybrid and remote teams by:

  • Monitoring user activity on off-site endpoints
  • Enforcing internet and device usage policies
  • Centralizing compliance controls via remote agent support

This ensures your organization meets compliance requirements even with distributed workforces.

Cyber Essentials requires protection from malware infections and data leaks, particularly via removable media such as USB drives.
AccessPatrol, CurrentWare’s USB control solution, prevents unauthorized devices from connecting to corporate endpoints, minimizing the risk of malware delivery and data exfiltration through USB storage.

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