Readiness check
A review against all five Cyber Essentials controls.
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Cyber Essentials
and Cyber Essentials Plus.
Cyber Essentials is the government-backed baseline for UK businesses, and often a requirement for contracts. We help you get ready, fix the gaps and get through certification first time.
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What it is,
and why it matters.
Cyber Essentials covers five technical controls: firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection and security updates. Cyber Essentials Plus adds a hands-on technical audit.
Many businesses fail on small details such as unsupported software, missing updates or admin rights. We check everything before you apply, help you fix what is needed and support you through the certification assessment.
A good fit if…
- A client or tender requires Cyber Essentials
- You want a recognised baseline for your security
- You are moving from Cyber Essentials to Plus
- A previous attempt failed or felt overwhelming
Everything you need,
nothing you don't.
Gap list
Exactly what needs fixing, in plain English.
Remediation help
Practical support to fix configuration, updates and access.
Question set support
Guidance through the self-assessment questions.
Plus preparation
Device sampling and testing ahead of the Plus audit.
Renewal reminders
Support to stay compliant and renew each year.
Four clear
steps.
- Step 1
Check
Review your setup against the five controls.
- Step 2
Fix
Close the gaps together.
- Step 3
Submit
Complete the assessment with our support.
- Step 4
Maintain
Stay compliant through the year and renew.
Which level do you need?
A
Cyber Essentials
A verified self-assessment of the five controls. The usual starting point.
B
Cyber Essentials Plus
The same controls, independently tested on a sample of your devices.
C
Readiness only
A gap check and fix list if you prefer to manage the application yourself.
D
Ongoing compliance
Year-round support so renewal is straightforward.
What affects
the cost.
1
Certification fee
The certification body's fee depends on organisation size and level.
2
Readiness work
How much needs fixing before you apply.
3
Plus testing
Cyber Essentials Plus includes technical testing, which adds time.
4
Number of devices
Larger estates take longer to bring into line.
We explain the official certification fee and quote our readiness support separately, so the total cost of Cyber Essentials is clear from the start.
Get a quoteQuestions,
answered.
A UK government-backed scheme that certifies a business has five basic technical controls in place to protect against the most common online attacks.
Cyber Essentials is a verified self-assessment. Cyber Essentials Plus covers the same controls but includes hands-on testing of your systems by an assessor.
There is an official certification fee based on the size of your organisation, plus any work needed to get ready. We give you a clear breakdown after a short readiness check.
If your systems are in good shape, a few weeks. If there are gaps such as unsupported software, it depends on how quickly they can be fixed.
Certificates are issued by licensed certification bodies. We prepare you, fix the gaps and support you through their assessment.
Further
reading.
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Let's talk about
Cyber Essentials.
A short call, no obligation. We'll listen, ask a few questions and suggest a sensible first step.
ContactStart with
Start with
an assessment.
Tell us a little about your business. We'll arrange a short, no-obligation conversation and suggest a sensible first step.
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