controlling what traffic can enter and leave your network
controlling what traffic can enter and leave your network
ensuring devices and software are set up securely from the start
making sure only the right people have access to the right data
defending against viruses, ransomware, and other malicious software
keeping software and operating systems up to date
a self-assessment questionnaire verified by an accredited assessor
the same controls, verified by an independent, hands-on technical audit
An increasing number of public sector contracts and enterprise procurement processes require Cyber Essentials certification. Without it, you're excluded before the conversation even starts.
Cyber insurance providers are asking tougher questions. Holding Cyber Essentials demonstrates a minimum standard of security hygiene – and can reduce your premiums.
Your clients trust you with their data. Certification gives them – and you – confidence that the basics are covered.
The UK government's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) strongly recommends Cyber Essentials for all organisations. For any business that handles personal data, works with the public sector, or operates in a regulated industry, certification is rapidly becoming a baseline expectation.
Lost contracts: Many public sector and enterprise procurement processes now require Cyber Essentials as a minimum
Higher insurance premiums: Holding Cyber Essentials can reduce cyber insurance costs
Breach costs: The average cost of a cyber attack for a UK business is £8,460 (DCMS 2024)
Use this checklist to understand where your business currently stands against the five Cyber Essentials technical controls:
If you cannot tick every item, you have gaps that will prevent Cyber Essentials certification. Book your free gap analysis → and we’ll identify exactly what needs to be addressed.
For businesses already on our managed IT support plans, most of the technical controls are already in place – significantly reducing the remediation timeline.
We assess your environment against the five Cyber Essentials controls and tell you exactly where you stand. No cost. No obligation.
We show you the gaps and recommend the fastest, most cost-effective path to compliance. You approve the plan.
Our team implements the required technical controls – from firewall configuration to user access policies. We handle everything.
We guide you through the assessment process. You submit with confidence and receive your certificate.
You’re bidding for public sector contracts
that require certification as a minimumthat require certification as a minimum
Your insurer has asked about your cybersecurity posture
and you need a credible answer
You handle personal data
(clients, employees, patients) and want to demonstrate duty of care
You work with larger organisations
that require their supply chain to meet a baseline standard
You want to protect your business
against the most common internet-based cyber attacks
Book your complimentary managed cybersecurity assessment. We’ll evaluate your defences, show you where the gaps are, and provide a prioritised plan to address them – no obligation, no pressure.
Call us: 0800 208 8456 | Email: hello@cyberkaizen.co.uk
✓ Free gap analysis · ✓ CISSP-certified team · ✓ Results within 48 hours · ✓ First-time pass support
If your security is already strong enough to pass, we’ll tell you – and save you the consultancy fee. We’d rather earn your trust than invoice you for work you don’t need.
