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Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus Certification Services

Cyber Essentials (CE) is a cybersecurity scheme backed by the UK government to help organisations of all sizes protect themselves from cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, DDoS, third-party risks, and more. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) developed the scheme in 2014 and the IASME Consortium manages it on behalf of NCSC.

2. Is Cyber Essentials Plus better than ISO 27001?

Cyber Essentials Plus covers fewer areas compared to ISO 27001. It’s more suitable for smaller organisations because ISO 27001 is more complex and difficult for them to become compliant with it.

A stylized 3D character sits at a desk, intensely focused on a monitor filled with streaming green code, evoking the classic imagery of cybersecurity and hacking. The scene—set in a foggy, dark digital atmosphere—symbolizes the lurking cyber threats businesses face daily. This visual metaphor captures the essence of Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification: helping organizations proactively defend against common cyberattacks like unauthorized access, malware infections, and data theft. The image emphasizes the importance of structured, verified cyber hygiene in protecting systems from the unseen threats of today’s digital world.

In an increasingly digital world, demonstrating that your business takes cybersecurity seriously is not just best practice—it’s a competitive advantage. The Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications, backed by the UK government and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), are recognized industry standards that help organizations protect themselves from the most common cyber threats.

 

Our Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus Certification Services are designed to help businesses of all sizes prepare for, achieve, and maintain these vital certifications—efficiently and with confidence. Whether you're working toward baseline Cyber Essentials or undergoing the more rigorous Plus audit, we provide hands-on support and expert guidance throughout the entire process.

 


 

🛡️ What Is Cyber Essentials?

 

Cyber Essentials is a self-assessment certification focused on five key technical controls that protect against the majority of common cyberattacks:

 

  1. Firewalls and Internet Gateways

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  3. Secure Configuration

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  5. User Access Control

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  7. Malware Protection

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  9. Patch Management

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Achieving this certification demonstrates your organization has implemented basic security hygiene and is committed to reducing cyber risk.

 


 

🧪 What Is Cyber Essentials Plus?

 

Cyber Essentials Plus includes all the requirements of Cyber Essentials but with a critical difference: it involves a hands-on technical audit performed by a certified assessor. This includes:

 

  • Internal vulnerability scans

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  • Device testing across a sample of systems

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  • External threat simulations

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  • Email, browser, and malware defenses review

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  • Multi-factor authentication and access control testing

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This higher level of assurance is ideal for businesses working with sensitive data, supply chains, or government contracts.

 


 

🔧 Our Services Include:

 

  • Gap Analysis & Readiness Assessment
    We evaluate your current infrastructure and practices against Cyber Essentials criteria and identify gaps before formal submission.

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  • Remediation Support
    Receive practical, prioritized recommendations and expert help implementing necessary security controls.

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  • Documentation Assistance
    We help you prepare policies, asset registers, and configuration evidence for a smoother certification process.

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  • Self-Assessment Guidance
    For Cyber Essentials, we walk you through the self-assessment questions and validate your responses before submission.

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  • Onsite or Remote Technical Audit (CE Plus)
    For Cyber Essentials Plus, our certified assessors perform thorough audits, vulnerability scans, and device testing as required by NCSC guidelines.

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  • Re-certification & Continuous Compliance
    Annual support packages to ensure ongoing compliance and a proactive security posture.

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Benefits of Cyber Essentials Certification:

 

  • Demonstrate trustworthiness to clients, suppliers, and partners

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  • Comply with UK Government tender requirements

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  • Reduce risk of ransomware, phishing, and malware attacks

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  • Strengthen your baseline cyber hygiene

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  • Boost customer confidence and brand reputation

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  • Lay the groundwork for ISO 27001 or other advanced frameworks

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Certification is more than a checkbox—it’s a statement of security maturity.
Our Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus Certification Services make the process smooth, clear, and aligned with your business goals.

 

Protect your data. Prove your commitment. Promote your credibility.


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