Cyber Essentials Certification

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 Your Business Needs Cyber Essentials

Cyber attacks cost UK businesses billions every year. Cyber Essentials is the first step to protecting your organisation.

Protection Against 80% of Attacks

Cyber Essentials addresses the most common internet-based threats, protecting your organisation from the vast majority of cyber attacks.

Win Government Contracts

Cyber Essentials certification is mandatory for all UK government contracts involving the handling of sensitive or personal data.

Demonstrate Credibility

Show clients, partners, and suppliers that you take cyber security seriously with a government-backed certification.

GDPR Alignment

Cyber Essentials helps demonstrate that you have appropriate technical measures in place to protect personal data under GDPR.

The Five Technical Controls

Cyber Essentials is built around five key security controls that every organisation must implement.

Firewalls

Secure your internet connection with properly configured boundary firewalls and internet gateways.

Secure Configuration

Ensure computers and network devices are configured to reduce vulnerabilities and only provide required services.

Access Control

Control who has access to your data and services, with user accounts and administrative privileges properly managed.

Malware Protection

Protect against viruses and other malware with up-to-date anti-malware software and whitelisting policies.

Patch Management

Keep devices, software, and apps up to date with the latest security patches to fix known vulnerabilities.

How We Get You Certified

From initial assessment to certification, we handle everything so you can focus on running your business.

  1. Gap Analysis
    We assess your current security posture against the Cyber Essentials requirements and identify what needs to change.

  2. Remediation Support
    Our team helps you implement the necessary technical controls - from firewall configuration to access policies.

  3. Documentation & Evidence
    We prepare all documentation, policies, and evidence required for a successful certification submission.

  4. Certification Submission
    We guide you through the self-assessment questionnaire and handle submission to the accredited certification body.

Cyber Essentials vs Cyber Essentials Plus

Cyber Essentials

Self-assessment questionnaire verified by an external certification body.

  • Self-assessment based
  • Lower cost entry point
  • Suitable for all business sizes
  • Renewed annually

Cyber Essentials Plus

Includes an independent technical audit and hands-on vulnerability testing.

  • Independent technical verification
  • Vulnerability scanning & testing
  • Higher assurance for clients
  • Required for some government contracts

Get Certified Today

Protect your business, win more contracts, and build trust with customers. We make Cyber Essentials certification simple and stress-free.