Why Cyber Essentials matters for East Midlands businesses

Cyber Essentials is the UK Government’s baseline standard for cyber security, developed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and delivered through IASME-licensed bodies like Cyber Root.

  • ✓ Mandatory for many UK government contracts since 2014
  • ✓ Increasingly required in private-sector supply chains
  • ✓ Reduces likelihood of common cyber attacks significantly
  • ✓ Eligible organisations under £20m turnover receive free Cyber Liability Insurance (via IASME)
  • ✓ Demonstrates due diligence to customers, insurers and partners

v3.3 “Danzell” is now live: MFA is mandatory for cloud services and scoping rules are stricter. We help you meet the current standard without unnecessary complexity.

The Five Technical Controls

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Firewalls

Correctly configured boundary protection.

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Secure Configuration

Remove unnecessary software and defaults.

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Security Update Management

Timely patching of all in-scope devices.

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User Access Control

Least privilege + MFA where required.

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Malware Protection

Effective anti-malware across devices.

Clear, transparent pricing

Competitive market rates with local assessor support. Larger organisations quoted by size and scope. No hidden fees.

Cyber Essentials

Level 1 – Self-assessment + independent review

£449 + VAT

from (micro · includes assessor support)

  • Online self-assessment via IASME platform
  • Reviewed by qualified IASME assessor
  • Certificate typically within 3 working days of submission
  • Official NCSC digital badge
  • Listed on IASME public database
  • Free Cyber Liability Insurance eligibility*
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Compliance as a Service

Ongoing renewal & monitoring

£99/mo + VAT

from (micro · ongoing compliance)

  • Annual CE renewal handled for you
  • Continuous monitoring of controls (CE+)
  • Policy documentation kept current
  • Priority support for tenders & contracts
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Never miss a renewal
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* Eligibility and terms set by IASME / scheme rules. Pricing correct at time of publication; final quote depends on organisation size and scope.

How certification works with us

A clear, supported path from readiness to certificate.

Free readiness call

We assess your current position and confirm the right level and scope.

Gap analysis & prep

Identify what needs fixing and support you with practical remediation advice.

Assessment

Self-assessment (CE) or technical verification (CE+). We guide you through.

Certificate issued

Badge, public listing and (where eligible) insurance pathway activated.

Free Cyber Essentials readiness checklist

A simple printable checklist covering the five technical controls. Use it with your IT team or MSP before you apply — no email required.

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Covers firewalls, secure configuration, updates, access control, malware protection and scope prep.

Frequently asked questions

Cyber Essentials is a self-assessment reviewed by an assessor. Cyber Essentials Plus adds independent technical testing (vulnerability scans, malware tests, MFA checks, etc.) to verify the controls are working in practice.
Once the assessment is submitted and any required evidence is complete, Cyber Essentials certificates are typically issued within a few working days. Plus involves additional testing and usually takes longer depending on remediation needs.
Yes — it has been mandatory for many UK government contracts involving sensitive data or personal information since October 2014. It is also increasingly required by larger private-sector organisations in their supply chains.
Organisations with turnover under £20 million that achieve whole-organisation Cyber Essentials certification are eligible for free Cyber Liability Insurance arranged through IASME (terms apply). This typically includes 24/7 incident response support.
Yes. As both a Certification Body and a practical cyber security provider, we help identify gaps and support remediation so you can achieve certification with confidence.

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