Protect your business. Win more contracts. Build customer confidence.
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed cybersecurity certification scheme that helps businesses protect themselves against common cyber threats.
But certification isn’t just about cybersecurity. It’s also about demonstrating to your customers, suppliers and business partners that you take information security seriously.
1. Win More Business and Qualify for Contracts
Cyber Essentials is increasingly requested by organisations looking for reassurance that their suppliers have appropriate cybersecurity protections in place.
For some UK government contracts, Cyber Essentials certification is a mandatory requirement.
Getting certified can help you:
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Meet cybersecurity requirements in tenders and supplier questionnaires.
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Demonstrate your commitment to protecting customer information.
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Avoid missing business opportunities because you lack certification.
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Stand out from competitors who cannot demonstrate the same level of assurance.
Cyber Essentials isn’t simply an IT expense. It can help open doors to new business opportunities.
2. Protect Your Business Against Common Cyber Threats
Cybercriminals don’t just target large organisations. Small and medium-sized businesses are also exposed to threats such as ransomware, phishing and unauthorised access.
Cyber Essentials focuses on five fundamental security controls:
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Firewalls: Protecting your devices and networks from unauthorised access.
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Secure Configuration: Ensuring systems are set up securely.
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Security Update Management: Keeping software updated against known vulnerabilities.
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User Access Control: Limiting access to the people who genuinely need it.
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Malware Protection: Helping prevent malicious software from compromising your systems.
Implementing these controls helps reduce your exposure to common cyberattacks.
3. Demonstrate That Your Business Takes Security Seriously
Customers increasingly want reassurance that their information is being handled securely.
Cyber Essentials provides independent certification that your organisation meets the scheme’s baseline cybersecurity requirements.
This can help build confidence with existing customers and prospective clients.
4. Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Without Unnecessary Complexity
You don’t need to be a cybersecurity expert to begin the certification process.
Cyber Essentials provides a structured approach to identifying and addressing common security weaknesses.
And with the right guidance, the process can be much less daunting than many businesses expect.
5. Get Expert Consultancy Completely FREE With Unity Metrix
Here’s where we’re different.
Many organisations find Cyber Essentials challenging because they aren’t sure how to interpret the questions, identify gaps or implement the required controls.
At Unity Metrix, our expert Cyber Essentials consultancy is included at no additional cost.
You only pay the certification fee.
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Expert guidance throughout your assessment.
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Help understanding the Cyber Essentials requirements.
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Practical advice on resolving security gaps.
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Support completing your assessment.
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Ongoing assistance throughout the certification process.
Cyber Essentials certification starts from £320, with our expert consultancy included FREE.
Ready to Get Cyber Essentials Certified?
Whether you’re applying for the first time, renewing your certification or responding to a customer requirement, we’re here to help.
Protect your business, demonstrate your commitment to cybersecurity and get certified with expert support included.
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