# Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus.

> Get Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certified with help from a London team: readiness checks, fixes and assessment support.

Canonical: https://cybersecuritylondon.com/cyber-essentials


Cyber Essentials is the government-backed baseline for UK businesses, and often a requirement for contracts. We help you get ready, fix the gaps and get through certification first time.

Covers: Readiness check, Gap fixing, Cyber Essentials Plus, Annual renewal.

## Overview

Cyber Essentials covers five technical controls: firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection and security updates. Cyber Essentials Plus adds a hands-on technical audit.

Many businesses fail on small details such as unsupported software, missing updates or admin rights. We check everything before you apply, help you fix what is needed and support you through the certification assessment.

### A good fit if

- A client or tender requires Cyber Essentials
- You want a recognised baseline for your security
- You are moving from Cyber Essentials to Plus
- A previous attempt failed or felt overwhelming

## What's included

- **Readiness check**: A review against all five Cyber Essentials controls.
- **Gap list**: Exactly what needs fixing, in plain English.
- **Remediation help**: Practical support to fix configuration, updates and access.
- **Question set support**: Guidance through the self-assessment questions.
- **Plus preparation**: Device sampling and testing ahead of the Plus audit.
- **Renewal reminders**: Support to stay compliant and renew each year.

## How it works

1. **Check**: Review your setup against the five controls.
2. **Fix**: Close the gaps together.
3. **Submit**: Complete the assessment with our support.
4. **Maintain**: Stay compliant through the year and renew.

## Which level do you need?

- **Cyber Essentials**: A verified self-assessment of the five controls. The usual starting point.
- **Cyber Essentials Plus**: The same controls, independently tested on a sample of your devices.
- **Readiness only**: A gap check and fix list if you prefer to manage the application yourself.
- **Ongoing compliance**: Year-round support so renewal is straightforward.

## What affects the cost

- **Certification fee**: The certification body's fee depends on organisation size and level.
- **Readiness work**: How much needs fixing before you apply.
- **Plus testing**: Cyber Essentials Plus includes technical testing, which adds time.
- **Number of devices**: Larger estates take longer to bring into line.

We explain the official certification fee and quote our readiness support separately, so the total cost of Cyber Essentials is clear from the start.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cyber Essentials?

A UK government-backed scheme that certifies a business has five basic technical controls in place to protect against the most common online attacks.

### What is the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?

Cyber Essentials is a verified self-assessment. Cyber Essentials Plus covers the same controls but includes hands-on testing of your systems by an assessor.

### How much does Cyber Essentials cost?

There is an official certification fee based on the size of your organisation, plus any work needed to get ready. We give you a clear breakdown after a short readiness check.

### How long does it take?

If your systems are in good shape, a few weeks. If there are gaps such as unsupported software, it depends on how quickly they can be fixed.

### Do you issue the certificate?

Certificates are issued by licensed certification bodies. We prepare you, fix the gaps and support you through their assessment.

## Related services

- [ISO 27001](https://cybersecuritylondon.com/iso-27001)
- [Cyber Security Assessments](https://cybersecuritylondon.com/cyber-security-assessments)
- [Vulnerability Management](https://cybersecuritylondon.com/vulnerability-management)

## Contact

Email letstalk@networklondon.co.uk or use the enquiry form at https://cybersecuritylondon.com/#contact. Cyber Security London, The Leather Market, London Bridge, London.