Cyber Essentials Certification for East Midlands Business

 

Cyber Root is a fully licensed IASME Certification Body delivering government-backed Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications to businesses across Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, and the wider East Midlands.

✓ IASME Licensed Certification Body  ✓ NCSC Government Scheme  ✓ From £320* +VAT  ✓ Based in Leicester
 

Is Your Business Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks?

We are a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, specialising in helping businesses achieve Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications. These government-backed programmes offer a practical framework for implementing essential cybersecurity controls, significantly reducing your risk of attack.

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

Key benefit for East Midlands businesses: Since October 2014, Cyber Essentials has been mandatory for UK government contract suppliers handling sensitive data. It’s also increasingly required in supply chains across manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services in Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Any UK organisation with turnover under £20m achieving whole-organisation certification is automatically eligible for free Cyber Liability Insurance, including 24/7 incident response — arranged by IASME.

The Five Technical Controls

🔥 Firewalls
Act as a barrier between your internal network and external threats. Must be correctly configured to block unauthorised access.

⚙️ Secure Configuration
Ensure your systems are properly configured to reduce vulnerabilities by removing unnecessary software and default credentials.

🔄️ Security Update Management
Keep software up-to-date to prevent vulnerabilities. Critical patches applied promptly to all in-scope devices.

👤 User Access Control
Limit access to sensitive information to authorised personnel only. MFA is required where specified by the scheme.

🦠 Malware Protection
Use anti-virus software to detect and remove malware across all in-scope devices and systems.

Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus

Two government-recognised certification levels, both delivered by our IASME-licensed team in Leicester. Transparent pricing, no hidden fees.

Level 1
Cyber Essentials

A verified self-assessment questionnaire reviewed and marked by our IASME-qualified assessors. Ideal for organisations beginning their certification journey or meeting supply chain requirements.

From £320 + VAT
(based on the company size)

  • Online self-assessment via IASME platform
  • Reviewed by qualified IASME assessor
  • Certificate issued within 3 working days from submission
  • Official NCSC digital badge for your website
  • Listed on IASME public certificate database
  • Free Cyber Liability Insurance eligibility (under £20m turnover)
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Level 2 Cyber Essentials Plus (Assisted)

Cyber Essentials Plus builds upon Cyber Essentials by adding an independent technical audit of your actual IT systems, providing a significantly higher level of assurance to customers and partners.

From £1750 + VAT
(based on the company size)

  • Includes full Cyber Essentials assessment & certificate
  • External vulnerability scanning of internet-facing services
  • External port scanning of your network perimeter
  • Malware execution tests on representative devices
  • File execution tests and user separation verification
  • Multi-factor authentication verification
  • Detailed technical findings report provided
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Compliance as a Service (CaaS)

Stay continuously certified and compliant year-round. We manage your Cyber Essentials renewal, monitor your controls, and keep you audit-ready, so you never lose certification at a critical moment.

From £350/month + VAT
(based on the company size)

  • Annual Cyber Essentials renewal managed for you
  • Continuous monitoring of your vulnerability posture
  • Monthly Reports
  • Dedicated Account Manager
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Business Benefits – The Cyber Essentials Advantage

Achieving Cyber Essentials certification demonstrates your commitment to cybersecurity and delivers measurable commercial value.

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Reduce Attack Risk by 80%

The five controls address the most common internet-based attack vectors targeting UK businesses of all sizes.

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Win Government Contracts

Mandatory for UK government suppliers handling sensitive data since October 2014. Open up significant public sector opportunities.

 

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Free Cyber Insurance

Organisations under £20m turnover automatically receive free Cyber Liability Insurance, including 24/7 incident response.

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Build Trust

Your certificate appears on the public NCSC database. Display the Cyber Essentials badge to reassure customers and partners.

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Lower Insurance Premiums

Certified organisations are seen as lower risk by insurers, potentially reducing your cyber insurance costs.

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Competitive Edge

Stand out from non-certified competitors when tendering or onboarding enterprise clients across the East Midlands.

Why Choose Cyber Root

Your Local East Midlands Cyber Security Partner

Cyber resiliency requires a step-by-step guidance, methodology, and a solid foundation. That's where Cyber Root helps businesses with a clear roadmap.

  • We bridge the gap - many providers offer one-size-fits-all solutions. We tailor our approach to your specific needs and sector.
  • Providing a methodological approach to building a solid foundation to protect against emerging threats.
  • Assist you in implementing a comprehensive Cyber Security Framework and action plan.
  • Customer-focused support no matter the business size, from sole traders to 200-person firms.
  • Streamlined process - we take the complexity out of compliance, guiding you from readiness to certification.
  • Cost-effective solutions ensuring cyber security is accessible to all East Midlands businesses.
  • As an MSP, we can also help fix any gaps identified - one partner from readiness through certification and beyond.
  • Experienced team with extensive CE and CE Plus assessment experience across multiple sectors.

Don’t Wait for a Cyberattack – Get Certified Today

Let Cyber Root help you achieve your Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus Certification. Free readiness call, no obligation.

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What Our Clients Say

I contacted Cyber Root at very short notice to conduct some penetration testing for our organisation and they were able to turn around a quote and mobilise very quickly. They subsequently conducted a holistic and detailed analysis and testing which we were able to use and benefit from immediately.

Ben Lang, IT Director | CTO

Quickly mobilised to deliver a thorough penetration test with immediate benefits.

With over a decade of experience, Cyber Root has proven to be a reliable partner in securing our IT infrastructure. Their deep understanding of enabling technologies and risk reduction strategies has been invaluable. I highly recommend them for any business looking to strengthen its cybersecurity posture.

David Carter, Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Trusted Cybersecurity Partner

Cyber Root has helped our company stay ahead of cybersecurity threats with their proactive approach. Their team is knowledgeable, responsive, and always ready to provide guidance. Thanks to their assurance services, we feel more secure and compliant than ever.

Sarah Mitchell, Compliance Officer

Reliable and Professional Team

Cyber Root has been a game-changer for our organization’s security. Their team is highly experienced and provides top-notch solutions to mitigate risks. We have been working with them for over a year, and their expertise in IT systems security and compliance is unmatched. Highly recommended!

John Reynolds, IT Security Manager

Excellent Cybersecurity Services!

FAQs

Here are some commonly asked questions about Penetration Testing, if you’d like to know more about it please get in touch with our experts.

Cyber Essentials is a Government-backed certification scheme that helps protect your organization from common cyber threats by implementing basic security controls.

  • Enhanced Security: Helps protect your organization from common cyber threats.

  • Increased Trust: Demonstrates to customers, partners, and suppliers that your business is secure.

  • Competitive Advantage: Can improve your market competitiveness.

  • Insurance Benefits: Organizations with Cyber Essentials are less likely to make insurance claims.

A Vulnerability Assessment is a systematic review of a system, network or web application to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by an attacker. Whereas, penetration testing is a simulated cyber attack, to identify the vulnerability or misconfiguration and exploit them to gain further access or move laterally within the environment

Any organisation that handles digital assets or stores data can benefit from Cyber Essentials certification, especially if they work with government departments or public bodies.

  • Cyber Essentials: Involves a self-assessment and independent audit.

  • Cyber Essentials Plus: Includes more rigorous, independent technical testing and on-site evaluation.

Yes, new certificates have a 12-month expiry date. You will need to renew your certification annually.

The time frame can vary, but it typically takes a few weeks to complete the assessment and receive your certificate.

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Any organisation that handles digital assets or stores data can benefit. It is mandatory for UK government contract suppliers handling sensitive information, and is increasingly required by enterprise clients in private-sector supply chains across sectors including defence, healthcare, finance and manufacturing.

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