# Cyber Essential Mark {% hint style="info" %} The Cyber Essentials mark is a cybersecurity certification in Singapore for organisations starting their cybersecurity journey, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). It recognizes that an organization has implemented basic cybersecurity measures to protect against common cyber threats. This mark signifies that the organization has established sound cyber hygiene practices to safeguard its operations and customers. {% endhint %} You will first be asked this question "Are you the Product Principal of the solution that you are submitting for pre-approval?" **If you are a product principal, answer this question below.** Has your organisation achieved CSA Cyber Essentials for ICT Vendor Mark certification or equivalent recognised cybersecurity certifications (including but not limited to Cyber Trust Mark or ISO27001) that validate the implementation of appropriate security controls against common cyber threats in your organisation and the solution you are submitting for pre-approval? Vendors are encouraged to comply at application and are required to meet this requirement by the Annual Review, where it will be assessed as mandatory. If yes, please provide\ i. The certificate demonstrating your organisation has attained Cyber Essentials for ICT Vendors\ i. The cybersecurity certification the organisation has met\ ii. The scope of the certification Vendors are encouraged to comply at application and are required to meet this requirement by the Annual Review, where it will be assessed as mandatory. **If you are a reseller, answer this question below.** Has your organisation achieved CSA Cyber Essentials Mark certification or equivalent recognised cybersecurity certifications (including but not limited to Cyber Trust Mark or ISO27001) that validate the implementation of appropriate security controls against common cyber threats in your organisation and the solution you are submitting for pre-approval? Vendors are encouraged to comply at application and are required to meet this requirement by the Annual Review, where it will be assessed as mandatory. Note: For more information on Cyber Essentials mark, please refer [here](https://www.csa.gov.sg/cyber-essentials/) There is an important update on Cyber Essentials mark requirements for all vendors, please [read](/maintaining-your-contract-status/how-to-keep-my-status-as-a-pre-approved-vendor/cem-guide-for-vendors.md). *** --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://preapproval-guide.imda.gov.sg/pre-approval-guide/stage-2-vendor-application/preparing-submission/create-new-draft-submission/solution-category-requirements/cyber-essential-mark.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.