Cyber Essentials
Protect Your Business with Cyber Essentials Certification
Get certified with Cyber Essentials – the UK Government-backed scheme that protects 80% of businesses from routine cyber threats. Show clients you take cyber security seriously.
Why Cyber Essentials Matters for UK Businesses
Cyber Essentials is a UK Government-backed scheme designed to protect your organisation – regardless of size, industry and location – against the most routine 80% of cyber attacks, reducing the risk of business disruption and downtime, whilst demonstrating your commitment to cyber security.
By addressing 80% of routine attacks, it significantly reduces your risk of disruption, downtime, and data loss – all while showcasing your commitment to cyber security.
Defend Against the Everyday Threats
Most cyber attacks aren’t masterminded by criminal geniuses—they’re basic, opportunistic, and alarmingly frequent. Think of it like a burglar trying every door on your street. If yours is the one left unlocked, you’re an easy target.
Cyber Essentials helps you lock those doors.
By putting essential controls in place, you make your business far less attractive to attackers – and much more resilient if they try.
Earn Trust and Win New Business
Being Cyber Essentials certified doesn’t just strengthen your defences – it sends a clear message to clients, partners, and suppliers: we take cyber security seriously.
Many public sector contracts and large organisations require certification, and insurers may offer discounted cyber insurance premiums if you’re compliant.
Straightforward, Practical, and Recognised
Certification involves a self-assessment that walks you through how to identify and address vulnerabilities in your systems. It’s not just a tick-box exercise – it’s a practical way to understand your current risks and take real action.
You’ll also create a structured improvement plan using the toolkit – a valuable resource for ongoing cyber hygiene.
How long does it take to get Cyber Essentials certified?
The Cyber Essentials certification process is straightforward and typically takes just a few days, depending on the complexity of your IT setup and how prepared your organisation is. Most small to medium businesses can complete the self-assessment within a week, especially with support from a trusted IT partner.
Key Benefits of Cyber Essentials
- Shields your organisation from the most common attacks
- Demonstrates compliance and builds trust with clients
- Unlocks access to new contracts and markets
- May reduce your cyber insurance premiums
- Boosts productivity and reduces costly downtime
Ready to Secure Your Business?
Why not use a company that knows the Cyber Essentials standard inside out but crucially know what you have to do to comply in practical terms.
Cyber Essentials delivers real peace of mind, often saving you money and improving productivity, as well as reassuring clients of your commitment to security and offering new business opportunities.
Cost: From £1995+vat (includes certification and two days consultancy)
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