Cyber Essentials
Get Cyber Essentials certified — without the headache
Prove your business takes security seriously, win contracts that require it, and lower your risk. We guide you through the whole assessment, start to finish.
What it is
A government-backed badge that opens doors
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification that shows your business has the fundamentals of cyber security in place. It’s increasingly a requirement to win public-sector contracts and work with larger clients — and it reassures every customer that their data is in safe hands.
The trouble is the self-assessment questionnaire is long, technical and easy to fail if your setup isn’t configured correctly. That’s where we come in.
We handle the whole process: reviewing your current setup, fixing anything that would cause a fail, and guiding you through certification so you pass first time — for businesses across Surrey, London and beyond.
What you get
We take the pain out of certification
Readiness assessment
We check your setup against the Cyber Essentials requirements and tell you exactly what needs to change.
Remediation
We fix the gaps — MFA, firewalls, device configuration, access control — so you meet the standard.
Questionnaire support
We help you complete the assessment accurately, in plain English, so nothing trips you up.
First-time pass
Because we prepare you properly, you certify with confidence instead of guesswork.
Cyber Essentials Plus
Ready for the hands-on audited tier? We’ll prepare you for CE Plus too.
Annual renewal
Certification lasts a year — we keep you compliant and renew it painlessly each time.
The five controls
What Cyber Essentials covers
The scheme is built around five technical controls. We make sure each one is properly in place across your business.
- Firewalls & internet gateways
- Secure device configuration
- User access control
- Malware protection
- Security update management
- Multi-factor authentication
- Documented evidence
- Ongoing compliance
Areas we cover
Cyber Essentials certification across Surrey, Sussex & London
We look after businesses on our doorstep and across the wider region — on-site when it helps, remote when it’s faster. Wherever you are, you get the same named team who already know your setup.
Questions
Frequently asked
How long does Cyber Essentials certification take?
With preparation, many businesses certify within a couple of weeks. The timeline depends on how much needs fixing first — our readiness assessment gives you a clear picture up front so there are no surprises.
Why do we need Cyber Essentials?
Beyond lowering your risk, it’s often required to bid for government and larger private contracts, and it can reduce your cyber insurance premiums. It’s a recognised, credible signal that you take security seriously.
What’s the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials is a verified self-assessment. Cyber Essentials Plus adds a hands-on technical audit by an assessor to confirm the controls really are in place. We can prepare you for either.
What if we fail the assessment?
With our help that’s rare, because we fix the gaps before you submit. If anything is flagged, we put it right and get you certified — you’re not left to work it out alone.
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Ready to talk about Cyber Essentials?
Book a free, no-obligation audit or call us on 0800 994 9028. We’ll tell you straight what you need — and what you don’t.