Cyber Essentials
(Verified Self-Assessment)

A simple and low-cost UK government-backed cyber security certification that helps organisations of all sizes across the UK implement essential security controls and demonstrate compliance with recognised standards.

Cyber Essentials (Verified Self-Assessment)

Protect Your Organisation from Common Cyber Threats.

Cyber Essentials is a simple yet highly effective UK government-backed cyber security scheme designed to help organisations of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises, defend against a wide range of the most common cyber attacks.

The Cyber Essentials Verified Self-Assessment provides protection against opportunistic threats such as malware, phishing, and ransomware. Even simple cyber attacks can leave your organisation vulnerable, making it a target for more sophisticated attacks if basic security controls are not in place.

Achieving Cyber Essentials certification in Nottingham, Derby, and across the UK gives you peace of mind, demonstrating that your IT systems, networks, and sensitive data are protected. By implementing the required technical controls, your business reduces the risk of being targeted by cyber criminals, ensuring your operations remain safe and your reputation intact.

The Cyber Essentials Verified Self-Assessment also provides practical guidance on addressing basic weaknesses in your cyber security. It helps you implement essential controls, prevent common attacks, and build a strong foundation for ongoing protection against evolving threats.

Download your copy of the Cyber Essentials Questionnaire here.

Want to know more about our Cyber Essentials Scheme?

No matter the size of your organisation, our UK government-backed Cyber Essentials Scheme helps businesses stay protected from a wide range of common cyber attacks, including malware, ransomware, phishing, and opportunistic threats.

We provide expert guidance and support to local businesses in Nottingham, Derby, and across the UK. Our services make it simple and cost-effective to achieve Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus certification, helping your organisation strengthen IT security, protect sensitive data, and maintain customer trust.

Partner with us to demonstrate your commitment to cyber security, safeguard your digital assets, and ensure compliance with recognised UK cyber security standards.

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The 5 technical control themes of Cyber Essentials

Firewalls

You should protect your Internet connection with a firewall. Many organisations will have a dedicated boundary firewall which protects their whole network.

User Access Control

Standard accounts should be used for general work. By ensuring that your staff don’t browse the web or check emails from an account with administrative privileges you cut down on the chance that an admin account will be compromised.

Malware Protection

Malware is short for ‘malicious software’ also know as Anti-Virus must be installed on all endpoints that support this software.

Secure Configuration

Your accounts should always be password-protected. For ‘important’ accounts, such as banking and IT administration, you should use two-factor authentication, also known as 2FA.

Patch Management

No matter which phones, tablets, laptops or computers your organisation is using, it’s important that the manufacturer still supports the device with regular security updates and that you install those updates as soon as they are released.

Why should you get Cyber Essentials?

Protect against approximately 80% of cyber attacks
Reassure customers that you are working to secure your IT against cyber attack
Demonstrates to your customers and supply chain that you have considered you security posture
You have a clear picture of your organisation's cyber security posture
Some Government contracts require Cyber Essentials certification