Cyber Essentials Plus Certification Support

Cyber Essentials

Cyber Essentials Plus Certification Support provides organisations with a higher level of cyber security assurance through independent technical verification. Unlike the standard Cyber Essentials self‑assessment, Cyber Essentials Plus involves hands‑on testing to confirm that security controls are working effectively in real‑world conditions. This makes it especially valuable for businesses that need to demonstrate stronger security to clients, insurers or regulators. Our service helps organisations prepare for, pass and maintain Cyber Essentials Plus by identifying gaps early, reducing the risk of failure and ensuring the assessment process runs smoothly with minimal disruption.

What Is Cyber Essentials Plus?

Cyber Essentials Plus builds on the standard Cyber Essentials scheme by adding independent technical testing carried out by a qualified assessor.
 
  • Unlike Cyber Essentials, Plus involves:
  • Vulnerability scanning
  • Device configuration checks
  • Real-world testing of controls
  • Verification that security measures are correctly implemented
  • It provides evidence, not just declarations.

Who Needs Cyber Essentials Plus Certification?

Cyber Essentials Plus is commonly required by organisations that:

  • Work with sensitive or regulated data
  • Supply public sector or security-conscious clients
  • Need stronger assurance for contracts or tenders
  • Are subject to insurer or supply-chain requirements
  • Want higher confidence in their cyber security controls

How We Help You Prepare for Cyber Essentials Plus

01

IT Readiness Assessment

We review your current IT setup to identify the best method of integration for Cyber Essentials Plus.
02

Gap Remediation Support

Where issues are identified, we help you address them practically — reducing the risk of failing the assessment.
03

Guidance Through Submission

We guide you through the Cyber Essentials questionnaire, ensuring answers are accurate and defensible.
04

Ongoing Support & Advice

We provide guidance on maintaining compliance after certification, helping you avoid issues during renewal.
Cyber Security Team

Common Reasons Businesses Fail Cyber Essentials Plus

Many organisations fail Cyber Essentials due to:

  • Misconfigured devices
  • Missing security updates
  • Inconsistent user permissions
  • Weak endpoint protection
  • Unprepared systems during testing
  • Preparation is the key to success.
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Our Free IT Health Check gives you a clear, honest view of:

Your current IT setup, Security risks, Backup and recovery readiness and Areas for improvement.

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