Absolutely. Cyber Essentials is designed for small businesses—you don’t need to be tech experts, and we’re here to help guide you through.
No—but it makes it a lot easier. Active Protect helps you meet the key technical controls required for Cyber Essentials, and it keeps checking your systems after certification too—so you stay compliant all year round.
If you handle customer data, work with larger organisations, or bid for government contracts, then yes—it’s often essential. Even if not required, it’s a brilliant way to show your customers you’re taking security seriously.
The self-assessment is pretty quick if you already have good practices in place—some businesses finish in a day. Cyber Essentials Plus takes a bit longer due to the external testing.
Cyber Essentials helps guard your business against basic but dangerous cyber threats—like phishing, malware, and hackers exploiting out-of-date software or weak passwords. These are the kinds of attacks that most businesses can prevent with a bit of guidance (and that’s exactly what Cyber Essentials gives you).
Don’t worry! You’ll get feedback and a chance to fix any issues at no extra cost. There are no re-certification fees. The goal is to help you improve, not to catch you out.
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification that shows your business takes cybersecurity seriously. It covers five key areas to help protect against the most common online threats. Think of it as a hygiene check for your digital world.
Cyber Essentials focuses on five key areas:
Firewalls and routers
Secure settings
Access control
Malware protection
Patch management (keeping software up to date)
It’s not about buying expensive tech—it’s about making sure your current setup is configured securely.
Your team gets access to short, easy-to-understand cybersecurity training modules, covering topics like:
Password best practices
Phishing and scams
Device safety
Safe browsing
These are designed to boost awareness and reduce risk—especially useful for small businesses without dedicated IT training.
A points-based system, the more points you purchase the cheaper the pricing.
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