Cyber Essentials Certification Made Simple
Achieve Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification with expert guidance from Britannia IT. We handle the technical work so you can focus on your business.
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Cyber Essentials Certified
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What Is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme that helps organisations protect themselves against the most common cyber attacks. It focuses on five key technical controls.
Firewalls & Internet Gateways
Ensure your boundary firewalls and internet gateways are correctly configured to protect your network from unauthorised access.
Secure Configuration
Computers and devices are configured to reduce vulnerabilities and provide only the services required for their role.
User Access Control
User accounts are managed effectively with appropriate access levels and strong authentication to prevent unauthorised access.
Malware Protection
Protection against malware through anti-virus software, application whitelisting, or sandboxing to prevent malicious code running.
Patch Management
Software and devices are kept up-to-date with the latest security patches to fix known vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
Cyber Essentials
A self-assessment questionnaire verified by an accredited certification body. Ideal for businesses looking to demonstrate baseline security and meet contract requirements.
- Self-assessment questionnaire
- Verified by accredited body
- Annual certification
- Cost-effective entry point
Cyber Essentials Plus
Includes everything in Cyber Essentials plus a hands-on technical audit by a qualified assessor. Provides higher assurance and is required for some government contracts.
- Everything in Cyber Essentials
- Independent technical audit
- Vulnerability scanning
- Higher level of assurance
Why Your Business Needs Cyber Essentials
Beyond compliance, Cyber Essentials provides real security benefits and business advantages.
Government Contracts
Cyber Essentials certification is mandatory for many government contracts involving handling sensitive or personal data.
Customer Confidence
Demonstrate to clients and partners that you take cyber security seriously with a government-backed certification.
Insurance Benefits
Some cyber insurance providers offer reduced premiums or require Cyber Essentials as a condition of coverage.
Protect Your Business
The five controls address the most common cyber attacks, protecting your business from an estimated 80% of threats.
Supply Chain Requirements
Many larger organisations now require their suppliers to hold Cyber Essentials certification as part of vendor due diligence.
GDPR Compliance
Cyber Essentials demonstrates you have technical measures in place to protect personal data, supporting your GDPR compliance efforts.
How Britannia Helps You Achieve Certification
Our structured process takes the stress out of certification. We guide you through every step.
Gap Analysis
We assess your current security posture against the five Cyber Essentials controls and identify any gaps that need addressing.
Remediation Support
Our team implements the necessary changes to your systems, policies, and configurations to meet the certification requirements.
Self-Assessment Support
We guide you through the self-assessment questionnaire, ensuring your answers are accurate and your evidence is in order.
Certification
We submit your assessment through the IASME accreditation body and support you through to successful certification.
Ongoing Compliance
Certification is annual. We help you maintain compliance year-round and prepare for smooth re-certification each year.
Cyber Essentials Is Now Mandatory for Many Contracts
Since 2014, Cyber Essentials certification has been required for all UK government contracts involving the handling of certain sensitive and personal information. Many private sector organisations are now following suit as part of their supply chain security requirements.
Ready to Get Cyber Essentials Certified?
Contact us today for a free gap analysis and find out how quickly your business can achieve certification.