Cyber Essentials
Protect your organisation
Cyber Essentials is a UK government backed certification scheme designed to help organisations protect themselves against the most common cyber threats. It’s especially relevant for businesses like yours, Mark, that value strategic communication and technical precision.
For consultancy or marketing services especially those tied to ISO standards or cybersecurity frameworks, Cyber Essentials can be a powerful trust signal.
It’s increasingly used by UK banks and public sector bodies to vet supply chain security.
If you're considering integrating this into your branding or client offerings, I can help craft flyer-ready messaging or a persuasive pitch.
What Cyber Essentials Covers
It focuses on five key technical controls:
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Firewalls: Securing internet connections
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Secure configuration: Ensuring systems are set up securely
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User access control: Managing who has access to data and services
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Malware protection: Defending against viruses and malicious software
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Patch management: Keeping software up to date to fix vulnerabilities
Certification Levels
There are two Levels:
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Cyber Essentials: A self-assessment with external verification
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Cyber Essentials Plus: Includes a hands-on technical audit for deeper assurance
Level 1 with CFS
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Self Assessment questionnaire covering the 5 Controls.
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Valid for 12 Months
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Start prices from £320
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Optional Expert Support
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Start of a good Security Posture
Level 2 with CFS
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All Cyber Essentials benefits
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Independent Audit Findings
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Prices are dependant on contract
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Optional Expert Support
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Added Credibility of your organisations Security Posture
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More resilient
92% fewer insurance claims are made by organisations with the Cyber Essentials controls in place
More trusted
89% of organisations would recommend certifying to other organisations like theirs
More competitive
69% of those with Cyber Essentials believe that it has increased their market competitiveness
More informed
88% believe Cyber Essentials has improved their understanding of cyber security risks
Strengthen Your Supply Chain with Cyber Essentials
In today’s threat landscape, cyber security is no longer optional, it’s a core pillar of supply chain risk management. As digital ecosystems grow more complex, so do the vulnerabilities within them.
Cyber Essentials certification offers a clear, government backed benchmark for supplier security.
By requiring certification, organisations gain:
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Verified assurance of supplier cyber hygiene
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Increased visibility across the supply chain
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Reduced exposure to common cyber threats
Integrating Cyber Essentials into your procurement and risk frameworks helps build trust, resilience, and compliance—without the guesswork.