Cyber Essentials
Protect your business against the most common cyber threats with Cyber Essentials.
No business is out of reach from cyber criminals.
Protect your business from online threats with Cyber Essentials certification
What is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is the minimum standard of cyber security recommended by the Government for organisations of all sizes.
Developed by the experts at the NCSC, the certification scheme is aligned to five technical controls designed to prevent the most common internet based cyber security threats.
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Why Cyber Essentials?
Cyber criminals can find your business anywhere. No matter your business’ size or location, cyber attacks are no longer a question of 'if' but 'when’.
The good news is that most cyber-attacks are basic in nature - the digital equivalent of a thief trying your front door to see if it’s unlocked.
Cyber Essentials helps ensure your door is locked shut, keeping your digital assets and data safe.
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Get peace of mind that your organisation is protected against the most common online threats
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A growing number of organisations require suppliers to be certified to bid for work
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Build customer trust and show you take cyber security seriously
As the NCSC’s official Cyber Essentials Delivery Partner, IASME manages our network of 400+ cyber security organisations across the UK that are available to advise you and help you get certified.
Prepare to certify with free resources
Download assessment questions
Preview the ‘Question Set’ for free. The ‘Requirements for IT Infrastructure’ can be used alongside to help you answer the questions.
Readiness Tool
Use our free tool to get a tailored action plan that will help you prepare for Cyber Essentials certification.
Free consultation
Are you a small or medium-sized enterprise preparing for Cyber Essentials? Book 30-minutes free with NCSC-assured Cyber Advisor.
The Cyber Essentials Knowledge Hub
A source of trusted, up-to-date information from our Cyber Essentials Delivery Partner IASME. It includes resources, sector specific guidance & more to help you through the certification process.
How does it work?
When you are ready to certify, there are two routes you can take:
Self-led: Register for certification via IASME, make the payment, then complete the verified self-assessment. Your answers will be signed-off by a board member or equivalent and then marked by an assessor.
Supported: Hire a Certification Body - licensed by IASME to assess if you have met the requirements - to help you understand the assessment questions and how they relate to your company.
Need help from an expert?
Cyber Advisors are assured by the NCSC to provide small and medium sized businesses with reliable, cost-effective cyber security advice and practical support in implementing the five Cyber Essentials controls.
Choose your certification level
Cyber Essentials:
A combination of self-assessment and independent audit. The cost of certification is priced according to the size of your organisation, starting at £320 +VAT.
Cyber Essentials Plus:
The same protections, but with more rigorous, independent technical testing. This is priced according to the size and complexity of your network.
Free cyber insurance arranged by IASME
Any UK organisation with a turnover under £20m, that achieves certification covering their whole organisation, is automatically entitled to Cyber Liability Insurance arranged by our Cyber Essentials’ Delivery Partner, IASME.
This includes 24/7 incident response support with technical, legal, and crisis management services.
Check if an organisation is certified
Find all current Cyber Essentials certificates on our Cyber Essentials Delivery Partner IASME's website.
Cyber Essentials helps organisations stay safe by ensuring 5 technical controls are in place.
Secure configuration
Set up computers securely to minimise ways that a cyber-criminal can find a way in
User access control
Control who can access your data and services and what level of access they have
Malware protection
Identify and immobilise viruses or other malicious software before it has a chance to cause harm
Security update management
Prevent cyber criminals using vulnerabilities they find in software as an access point to your systems
Firewalls
Create a security filter between the internet and your network
Ready to certify?
Go to the IASME website to view payment options or find out more in the Knowledge Hub.
