Cyber Essentials Compliance
UK Government Cyber Essentials Scheme
Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus demonstrate baseline cyber hygiene to UK government bodies and enterprise customers. We help you implement the five technical controls and prepare for self-assessment or independent verification.
Who needs Cyber Essentials
- Organizations bidding for UK government contracts
- UK-based businesses demonstrating baseline security hygiene
- Companies pursuing Cyber Essentials Plus certification
Our approach
- Gap assessment against the five Cyber Essentials controls
- Firewall, secure configuration, and access control remediation
- Malware protection and patch management review
- Self-assessment questionnaire or Plus audit support
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?
Standard Cyber Essentials is a self-assessed questionnaire verified by an accredited certification body. Cyber Essentials Plus adds independent technical verification, including on-site or remote testing, of the same five controls.
How long does certification typically take?
Standard Cyber Essentials can often be achieved within a few weeks once the five controls are in place. Cyber Essentials Plus takes longer due to the independent verification step, typically a few weeks after the standard certification.
Do we need Cyber Essentials if we already have ISO 27001?
Not necessarily for your own security posture, since ISO 27001 is more comprehensive, but Cyber Essentials is often a specific contractual requirement for UK government work regardless of other certifications you hold.
Ready to start your Cyber Essentials journey?
Tell us where you are today and we'll scope a gap assessment to get you audit-ready.