Cyber Essentials Certification & Support
A practical, guided route to certification — helping you meet the Cyber Essentials baseline and, where needed, progress to Cyber Essentials Plus with stronger assurance.
Clear view of what’s in scope and what needs fixing first
A guided plan to meet the scheme requirements (without guesswork)
Support through self-assessment and/or audit preparation
Cyber Essentials certification support for UK organisations — including Cyber Essentials Plus audit preparation
Why Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is the UK Government’s minimum baseline for cyber security, aligned to five technical controls designed to reduce exposure to common internet-based threats. Cyber Essentials Plus builds on the same requirements with a technical audit to verify the controls are in place. Find out more about the key differences here.
With Cyber Essentials certification, you can fortify your organisation’s defences and gain the trust of your customers and partners. Read on to discover how Telappliant can guide you through the certification process seamlessly. We work with our customers to help achieve Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
If you’re not sure which level you need, use the quick matcher below.
Which Cyber Essentials level should you aim for?
Answer a few quick questions and we’ll suggest the most sensible route – then you can request the information pack to move things forward.
Guide only – final recommendation depends on scope and readiness.
Key Benefits of Certification
Robust Security
Put a maintainable baseline in place against common attack routes (misconfiguration, weak access, unpatched systems, basic perimeter weaknesses).
Enhanced Trust
Give customers and partners clear assurance that you meet a recognised baseline — useful for supplier onboarding and renewals.
Regulatory Compliance
Supports the “reasonable security” expectations many organisations face in contracts and governance — and helps evidence baseline controls.
How we help you get certified
We guide you through scope, readiness, remediation and submission — so you know what’s required and what “good” looks like before you commit to the final step.
4-step simple process:
- Confirm what’s in scope (users, devices, locations, services)
- Assess gaps against the controls and common fail points
- Prioritise what to change first (fast wins vs structural changes)
- Complete self-assessment and prepare evidence for Plus where needed
What we’ll ask for:
- Approx. user count and device types
- Work style (office/hybrid/remote)
- Who manages updates, MFA, device security, perimeter controls
- Any deadlines (tender / renewal)
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Cyber Essentials FAQs
Cyber Essentials is based on a self-assessment against the scheme requirements. Cyber Essentials Plus is an independent technical assessment that tests whether the controls are implemented in practice.
Often, yes — Cyber Essentials (or equivalent) is commonly requested for supplier assurance, and may be required in some public sector procurement contexts where it’s relevant and proportionate to the contract.
The scheme is built around five areas: boundary firewalls/internet gateways, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection, and security update management (patching).
Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certificates expire after 12 months and need renewing annually.
Common issues include unmanaged devices, inconsistent patching, weak configuration baselines, gaps in access controls (including MFA where applicable), and unclear scope boundaries. A readiness pass before the audit helps prevent surprises.