Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification scheme that helps organisations guard against the most common cyber threats. We'll guide you through every step — from gap analysis to certification.
Why It Matters
Cyber attacks cost UK businesses billions every year. Cyber Essentials is the first step to protecting your organisation.
Cyber Essentials addresses the most common internet-based threats, protecting your organisation from the vast majority of cyber attacks.
Cyber Essentials certification is mandatory for all UK government contracts involving the handling of sensitive or personal data.
Show clients, partners, and suppliers that you take cyber security seriously with a government-backed certification.
Cyber Essentials helps demonstrate that you have appropriate technical measures in place to protect personal data under GDPR.
The Framework
Cyber Essentials is built around five key security controls that every organisation must implement.
Secure your internet connection with properly configured boundary firewalls and internet gateways.
Ensure computers and network devices are configured to reduce vulnerabilities and only provide required services.
Control who has access to your data and services, with user accounts and administrative privileges properly managed.
Protect against viruses and other malware with up-to-date anti-malware software and whitelisting policies.
Keep devices, software, and apps up to date with the latest security patches to fix known vulnerabilities.
Our Process
From initial assessment to certification, we handle everything so you can focus on running your business.
We assess your current security posture against the Cyber Essentials requirements and identify what needs to change.
Our team helps you implement the necessary technical controls - from firewall configuration to access policies.
We prepare all documentation, policies, and evidence required for a successful certification submission.
We guide you through the self-assessment questionnaire and handle submission to the accredited certification body.
Choose Your Level
Self-assessment questionnaire verified by an external certification body.
Includes an independent technical audit and hands-on vulnerability testing.
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Protect your business, win more contracts, and build trust with customers. We make Cyber Essentials certification simple and stress-free.
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