Cyber Essentials certification
The UK Government-backed standard for baseline cyber security.
Certification that opens doors
Cyber Essentials certification shows that your business has the basic controls in place to protect against the most common online attacks. The standard level is a self-assessment reviewed by a certification body, while Cyber Essentials Plus adds hands-on testing by an assessor. We hold both ourselves and can give you Cyber Essentials help at whichever level suits your business.
What our Cyber Essentials support covers
Cyber Essentials requirements
Guidance on the five control areas: firewalls, secure configuration, security updates, user access control and malware protection.
Cyber Essentials
Support completing the self-assessment.
Cyber Essentials Plus
Help preparing for hands-on technical testing.
Annual renewal
Help keeping controls in place ready for your yearly renewal.
Get in touch
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01603 218600Key benefits
Bid for more contracts
Many government and supply-chain contracts require Cyber Essentials.
Protection against common attacks
The five controls cover the areas behind the most common attacks.
Independent proof
Certification shows customers and partners your controls have been checked.
Why Comm-Tech?
One provider,
simpler technology
Cyber Essentials support sits with the team that manages your IT and security.
Proactive,
not reactive
Controls are kept in place between renewals, so each assessment builds on the last.
Built around
your business
The right certification level is chosen around your contracts and customers.
FAQs
What is the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials is a self-assessment reviewed by a certification body. Cyber Essentials Plus adds hands-on technical testing to confirm the controls work in practice.
How long does Cyber Essentials certification take?
It depends on how many of the controls you already have in place. The self-assessment can often be completed within weeks, and Cyber Essentials Plus adds time for the technical testing.
How much does Cyber Essentials cost?
The cost depends on the size of your business and the level you choose.
How long does Cyber Essentials certification last?
Both levels last 12 months and need renewing every year.
Get in touch
Get in touch and we’ll help you work out which level is right for your business.