Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification that helps protect your business from the most common cyber threats.
It’s a simple, effective way to prove you take security seriously, and a requirement for many public sector contracts.
Getting Certified
Why it matters
Cyber Essentials isn’t just a tick-box exercise.
It proves your business takes security seriously, by protecting against common threats, reassuring customers, partners, and insurers, and is often required for contracts or insurance.
Even if not mandatory, it’s a practical first step to building a stronger, more secure business.
Clarity and confidence
Cyber Essentials gives you a clear, structured view of your current security setup, helping you understand exactly what’s working and where improvements can be made. With this insight, you can feel confident that your systems are aligned with recognised best practices and that your organisation is protected against common cyber threats.
Credibility
As a government-backed certification, Cyber Essentials demonstrates to customers, partners, and suppliers that you take cyber security seriously. It’s a trusted signal of your commitment to safeguarding data and maintaining secure systems. This added credibility can strengthen relationships, build confidence in your brand, and even open doors to new business opportunities - especially with organisations that require certified partners.
Risk reduction
Meeting the Cyber Essentials standard helps protect your organisation from the most common and disruptive cyber threats - including phishing attacks, ransomware, and system exploits. By following the framework’s key security controls, you greatly reduce your risk of breaches and downtime, giving your team peace of mind and your business a stronger security foundation.
Access to new opportunities
Cyber Essentials certification can give you a real advantage when pursuing new work. For many contracts, it is a mandatory requirement. Even when it is not, it shows that your organisation takes security and compliance seriously. Being certified helps you stand out in bids, build trust with potential clients, and open doors to partnerships that value strong data protection.
Support with cyber insurance
Many insurers recognise Cyber Essentials as a mark of strong security practices. Being certified can help you qualify for cyber insurance or reduce your premiums. It demonstrates that your organisation has taken proactive steps to protect against common threats, making you a lower-risk client in the eyes of insurers.
Cyber Essentials Plus
Want to take your security further?
Cyber Essentials Plus adds extra assurance with independent testing of your systems. Ideal for businesses needing higher confidence or stricter compliance. We’ll help you choose the right level for your needs and risk profile.
