Want to get
Cyber Essentials certified?
Government-backed certification: Cyber Essentials is a UK government certification scheme designed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and delivered by IASME.
Protect your business: It’s the minimum standard for cyber security and protects your business against the most common cyber threats.
It’s not just about security: It’s also about building trust, winning contracts and growing your business.
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Cyber security can be complicated, but we’ve simplified the process with tools and advice to help you achieve certification.
Need help from an expert?
In this 30-minute free session with a Cyber Advisor, you’ll receive practical recommendations to strengthen your cyber security posture, insights into the Cyber Essentials certification process, and clear, jargon-free guidance you can put into action straight away.
This opportunity is available to SMEs with fewer than 250 employees who are actively considering Cyber Essentials certification. Take the first step towards safeguarding your organisation against cyber threats today.
Try the Cyber Essentials Readiness Tool
This free interactive tool helps you assess your organisation’s current cyber security setup and gauge how it aligns with the requirements for Cyber Essentials certification. Based on your answers, you’ll receive a tailored action plan with clear steps to guide you toward achieving certification.
Download the Requirements and Question Set
To prepare for your Cyber Essentials assessment, it’s a good idea to prepare your answers in advance using a working document or spreadsheet.
You can download the free Cyber Essentials Assessment Question Set and the Requirements for IT infrastructure document, which provide a comprehensive preview of all the questions in a convenient PDF or Excel format to help you answer them effectively.
Certifying to Cyber Essentials: A Walkthrough
Watch this video to learn more about the two routes to achieving Cyber Essentials certification.
The first option is a self-guided route, supported by IASME’s free resources and guidance. The second option provides additional support though a professional cyber security consultant to assist you throughout the process.
You can also read our guide on the Cyber Essentials Knowledge Hub to find out more about Where to Start.
The cost of certification starts at £320 +VAT depending on the size of your organisation.
How Cyber Essentials
supports real-world resilience
"Without Cyber Essentials, we wouldn't be in the strong position we are today. It's helped us secure contracts, protect our reputation, and build a roadmap for the future."
"I do know that if a business or charity wants to win a government contract, Cyber Essentials is mandated as a prerequisite, and we are seeing this requirement start to become more and more commonplace elsewhere."
"We want to show trustworthiness not just to our commissioners, but also the people who come into our service. Their information is a precious commodity and we've got the systems in place to protect it."