30 minutes of free cyber security advice with a Cyber Advisor

Practical guidance to improve your cyber security posture

Insights into the Cyber Essentials certification process

Clear, jargon-free advice you can act on immediately

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Are you a small or medium-sized business (SME) preparing for Cyber Essentials certification? Take advantage of our free 30-minute consultation with a Cyber Advisor assured by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). This programme, run by IASME, is designed to help SMEs like yours improve their cyber security and take the first steps toward certification.

What’s the programme about and who can apply?

We know that navigating cyber security can be challenging, especially for smaller organisations. That’s why we’re offering 30 minutes of free, actionable advice tailored to your business needs.

During the session, you’ll receive:

- Practical guidance to improve your cyber security posture.
- Insights into the Cyber Essentials certification process.
- Clear, jargon-free advice you can act on immediately.

This is a no-strings-attached opportunity to get expert advice and take the first step toward protecting your organisation from cyber threats.

This programme is open to SMEs that:

Have fewer than 250 employees
Are actively considering Cyber Essentials certification
Are ready to engage with a Cyber Advisor to discuss their current cyber security setup

What is a Cyber Advisor?

How it works

Sign up

Check your eligibility by confirming that you are an SME organisation that has not held Cyber Essentials previously.

Answer a few questions

Provide some basic information about your business to help us tailor the advice to your needs.

Schedule a meeting with an IASME Cyber Advisor

Book your session

An NCSC-assured Cyber Advisor will contact you to schedule your free 30-minute consultation.

Get expert advice

Receive actionable recommendations to improve your cyber security and prepare for Cyber Essentials certification.

Sign up now

What is the size of your organisation ?

Does your organisation already have Cyber Essentials ?

Sorry, the programme is only open to small or medium-sized businesses (SME) preparing for Cyber Essentials certification.

Application form - 30 mins free cyber advice

Company Name(Required)

Contact Name(Required)

Contact Email(Required)

Contact Number

What is your organisation's primary work setup?(Required)

Please specify your work setup(Required)

How many employees work in your company?(Required)

Please provide an approximate number.

Of those employees, how many regularly use computers or other devices (e.g., tablets, smartphones) for work purposes?(Required)

Please provide an approximate number.

Do you have an IT team or a dedicated person for managing your systems and technology?(Required)

Has your company experienced any cyber security issues in the past? (e.g., phishing attacks, ransomware, data breaches, or other incidents)(Required)

Please select the sector that best describes your business.(Required)

What type of advice or support are you seeking from a Cyber Advisor?

Please provide details.

How did you hear about the free 30 minute consultation with a Cyber Advisor?(Required)

Please tell us how you heard about the free 30 minute consultation, as you have answered 'other'.

At the end of your free 30-minute consultation, you’ll receive:

A summary of the advice provided during the session.
Suggested next steps to improve your cyber security.
A detailed quote for any additional consultation services, with all costs clearly outlined.

Before signing up, please review the Terms and Conditions.  By applying, you confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria and agree to the terms of the programme.

I consent to IASME collecting and using my email address and contact information solely for the purpose of participating in the programme, which includes a free 30-minute consultation with a Cyber Advisor.(Required)

I Agree

Why Cyber Essentials?

Ready to get started?

Cyber Essentials is a government-backed certification scheme that helps organisations of all sizes protect themselves from the most common cyber threats.

Achieving certification can:

Boost customer confidence

Demonstrate your commitment to cyber security

Protect your business from the majority of common cyber attacks

What is a Cyber Advisor?

A Cyber Advisor is a cyber security expert that works for an advisor organisation assured by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

Cyber Advisors can help your organisation implement essential cyber security measures and, if desired, guide you through achieving Cyber Essentials certification. They excel at translating technical controls into clear, understandable terms for non-technical organisations, while also explaining the importance of these controls.

Cyber Advisors recommend tailored solutions that align with the size and needs of your organisation, all while adhering to a strict code of conduct to ensure you receive only the most relevant and appropriate advice.

A Cyber Advisor will not:

Upsell or make a sales pitch for their services

Speak in technical language that you don’t understand

Pressurise you to certify to Cyber Essentials