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Cyber Essentials

Government-Backed Cyber Security Certification That Protects Your Business and Wins You More Contracts

Cyber Essentials is more than just a certificate on your wall. It's government-backed proof that your business takes cyber security seriously - and it's becoming essential for winning contracts.

Over half of UK businesses experienced cyber attacks last year. Don't be next. Get certified and protected with Cyber Essentials.

Based in Cardiff, we've helped dozens of South Wales businesses achieve Cyber Essentials certification quickly and hassle-free.

Why Your Business Needs Cyber Essentials

It's Becoming Mandatory for Business

Government contracts now require Cyber Essentials certification. Many large companies won't work with suppliers who aren't certified. Insurance providers are starting to demand it, too.

Real Protection Against Real Threats

This isn't just paperwork. Cyber Essentials covers the five security controls that stop 80% of cyber attacks:

  • Secure configuration of systems

  • Boundary firewalls and internet gateways

  • Access control and administrative privilege management

  • Patch management for security updates

  • Malware protection

Automatic Cyber Insurance Included

UK organisations with less than £20m annual turnover get automatic cyber liability insurance when they certify their whole organisation. Protection and insurance in one package.

Two Levels of Certification

Cyber Essentials

Self-assessment questionnaire that covers your IT security basics. We complete this entire process for you, ensuring full compliance and certification.

What's Covered:

✓ Security questionnaire completion

✓ Full compliance review and fixes

✓ Documentation and evidence gathering

✓ Submission and certification management

✓ Certificate valid for 12 months

Everything in Cyber Essentials, plus an external technical audit of your IT systems. Higher level of assurance with independent verification.

Most often needed for government tenders.

Additional Features:

✓ Technical vulnerability testing

✓ External penetration testing

✓ Independent verification of security controls

✓ Higher credibility with clients and partners

✓ Enhanced protection validation

Cyber Essentials Plus

How We Make Certification Simple

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    Step 1: Assessment

    We review your current IT setup against Cyber Essentials requirements. Identify what needs fixing before certification.

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    Step 2: Implementation

    We implement any missing security controls. Update configurations, install required software, and ensure full compliance.

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    Step 3: Documentation

    Complete all certification paperwork on your behalf. Gather evidence, answer technical questions, and prepare submission.

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    Step 4: Certification

    Submit application and manage the certification process. You receive your official Cyber Essentials certificate.

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    Step 5: Ongoing Support

    Annual recertification support and ongoing security management to maintain your certified status.

 FAQs

 

  • Most businesses achieve Cyber Essentials certification within 4-6 weeks. Cyber Essentials Plus takes 6-8 weeks due to the additional technical testing.

  • We assess your systems first and fix any issues before official submission. Our preparation process ensures you pass first time.

  • In most cases, no. We work with your existing systems and recommend cost-effective solutions where upgrades are needed.

  • Certification costs vary based on your business size and current security setup. We provide fixed-price quotes with no hidden extras.

    As an example, for a company of up to 9 staff and for Saturday Cloud to complete the Cyber Essentials certification for you it would cost around £700 + VAT.

  • Cyber Essentials certificates are valid for 12 months. We manage the renewal process to ensure continuous certification.

  • Technically yes, but most businesses find the process complex and time-consuming. We handle everything so you can focus on running your business.

Get Certified Today

Don't let lack of certification cost you contracts or leave you vulnerable to cyber attacks.

Call us: 02921 111 202

We'll assess your current security setup, explain the certification process, and provide a fixed-price quote for achieving Cyber Essentials certification.

Free consultation. No obligation. Just honest advice about protecting your business and winning more contracts.