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Cyber Essentials preparation. Done in a day.

We check your setup, fix what's needed, and help you complete the questionnaire — ready to submit by the end of the day.

Why businesses are getting certified now

It's not just a nice-to-have any more.

Contracts now require it

More businesses are being asked for Cyber Essentials before they can bid on contracts or renew existing ones. Many government contracts now require it as standard.

Insurers are tightening up

Cyber insurers want proof you take security seriously. Some now require Cyber Essentials before they'll even quote.

Cyber insurance through the scheme

The IASME Cyber Essentials scheme includes free cyber liability insurance for certified businesses — up to £25,000 for those with under £20m turnover. See the IASME website for full eligibility details.

The requirements keep evolving

The Cyber Essentials scheme is updated regularly with stricter requirements around MFA, patching, and more. If you certified before, your next renewal will be assessed against the latest rules.

How it works

It's three steps.

1

We assess your setup

We check your setup against all five Cyber Essentials controls. You'll know exactly where you stand and what needs fixing.

2

We fix the gaps

We implement the changes needed to meet the standard: MFA, patching, firewall rules, access control. We do the work at your desk, not in a PDF you'll never read.

3

You get certified

We help you complete the self-assessment questionnaire and submit it to an IASME-accredited certification body. You get your certificate, plus a report covering what we checked and fixed.

What we actually check and fix

These are the five areas the certification covers. We assess each one and fix what's needed.

Firewalls

We check your router and firewall settings, including anyone working from home, and make sure only the right traffic gets through. Default passwords get changed while we're there.

Secure configuration

Default settings are designed for convenience, not security. We go through your devices and apps to make sure nothing's left wide open. If something doesn't need to be running, we turn it off.

User access control

If someone leaves your business and their account is still active, that's a fail. We check who has access to what, remove old accounts, and implement multi-factor authentication everywhere it's available.

Malware protection

One unprotected device is all it takes. We check every device that connects to your network has proper antivirus and endpoint protection running.

Patch management

Out-of-date software is one of the easiest ways attackers get in. We check that your software is up to date, auto-updates are switched on, and anything no longer supported gets flagged.

Built for business owners like you

Most of our clients come to us for one of these reasons.

A client or supplier says you need it

There's a deadline and you need it done properly. You don't have time to become a security expert first.

Your insurer keeps asking about security

Your cyber insurance provider wants proof you take security seriously. Cyber Essentials is the standard they recognise.

The fee isn't refundable if you fail

It makes sense to have someone check your setup before you submit, rather than pay again and start over.

You'd rather someone just sorted it

The self-assessment asks technical questions about firewalls, patching, and access control. You'd rather have someone who knows the answers sit with you and get it done.

Simple, transparent pricing

No hidden fees. No ongoing contracts.

Cyber Essentials Preparation

£500+ VAT

We assess your setup against all five Cyber Essentials controls, fix what's needed, and complete the questionnaire with you. Ready to submit by the end of the day.

  • Full assessment against all five Cyber Essentials controls
  • Full implementation of all controls to meet the standard
  • We sit with you to complete the questionnaire
  • Written report of everything checked, fixed, and recommended
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Certification is paid directly to IASME (£320–£440 + VAT depending on business size). The scheme also includes free cyber liability insurance — see IASME for details.

Why work with us

No ongoing contracts, no upsells. Just Cyber Essentials preparation, done properly.

You see everything we do

We come to your site or connect remotely and work through everything on screen. If something needs fixing, we do it there and then.

Written up so it actually makes sense

You get a concise report covering what was checked, what was fixed, and anything you need to keep an eye on.

One fee for the whole thing

Our price covers the whole preparation. There's no hourly billing, no 'phase 2' upsell. The only extra cost is the IASME certification fee, which goes directly to the certification body.

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