Challenges
Getting Cyber Essentials certification
Cyber Essentials asks for five security controls and evidence they are in place. We find the gaps, close them and prepare the evidence.
The challenge
A customer has added Cyber Essentials to their supplier questionnaire, or a contract you want to bid for requires it. You think your IT is reasonably secure, but you do not know which requirements you already meet, and working through them alone takes time you do not have.
What we would do first
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Check where you stand
A gap analysis of your systems against the Cyber Essentials requirements, so you know what is already in place and what is missing.
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Close the gaps
The missing controls put in place, which can mean a managed firewall, protection on every device, multi-factor authentication and strong, unique passwords.
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Prepare the self-assessment
Help preparing and submitting the questionnaire and the evidence behind it, with guidance on Cyber Essentials Plus if you need it.
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Keep it current
Support for the annual renewal, so the controls are still in place when the certificate comes round again.
The services that apply
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Cyber Essentials consultancy
Help getting your business through Cyber Essentials, from finding the gaps to putting the controls in place and preparing the evidence.
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IT wellness assessment
A clear, independent picture of your IT, what works, what is at risk and what to do next, from a team that looks after IT every day.
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Endpoint and identity protection
Every computer, laptop and server protected against malware and ransomware, with threats watched for and dealt with by our team.
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Hosted firewall
Fortinet firewalls hosted in our network and managed by us, blocking threats at the edge before they reach your systems.
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Password management
Strong, unique passwords for every account your team uses, stored safely, shared securely and managed centrally.
Further reading
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Guide
Securing Microsoft 365: why Conditional Access is non-negotiable
Microsoft 365 lets people work anywhere, and so can attackers. Conditional Access policies keep the flexibility and cut the risk.
Read the guide →
Questions people ask
What is Cyber Essentials?
A UK government-backed scheme that certifies a business has five basic security controls in place. Many customers and public contracts require it.
What is the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials is a verified self-assessment; Plus adds hands-on technical testing by an assessor.
How do we find out which requirements we already meet?
A gap analysis checks your systems against the Cyber Essentials requirements, so you know what is already in place and what is missing before you prepare the self-assessment.
What if we do not have all the controls in place yet?
We put the missing controls in place. That can mean a managed firewall, protection on every device, multi-factor authentication and strong, unique passwords.
Does Cyber Essentials need renewing?
Yes, the certificate comes round again each year. We support the annual renewal so the controls are still in place when it does.
Talk to a human about Cyber Essentials
Call and we answer within three rings. Or tell us what you need and we will call you back at any time.