We will send you a document to complete which will enable us to identify any gaps in the security controls required for the certification.
We will contact you to go through any areas that need to be addressed before the assessment.
Once the security controls are in place you will need to answer the self-assessment questions. We will then review and advise if any changes are required.
If your evaluation is successful, you will be notified and receive the Cyber Essentials certification.
The certification is valid for 12 months and will need to be renewed, we will contact you before this date to discuss.
"As well as helping us with our original Cyber Essentials certification, Solutions 4 IT have recently helped us recertify. They made the whole process very smooth and straightforward and were able to advise on Cyber Security best practice. If you are looking for a Cyber Essentials certification – look no further!"
As of the 2nd of April 2025, Cyber Essentials pricing has changed- for further information, click here.
+ Self Assessed
+ Application reviewed within 1 business day
+ Ideal for renewals
+ Once passed gives you £25k Cyber Insurance*
– Price excludes VAT
– *Insurance details on IASME website
+ Pre-submission review
+ Telephone & email guidance throughout
+ Ideal for first time applicants
+ Once passed gives you £25k Cyber Insurance*
+ Price includes IASME certification fee
– Price excludes VAT
– *Insurance details on IASME website
Becoming Cyber Essentials certified has several benefits. This also depends on the industry sectors you work within, for example some government contracts require Cyber Essentials certification as a minimum.
Being Cyber Essentials certified confirms to others you are addressing cybersecurity effectively and mitigating the risk from internet-based threats and have met the standards set by the Cyber Essentials scheme. Certification will give assurance to stakeholders that you demonstrate compliance to the FIVE key controls, protecting your organisation against cyber threats and this reassurance may help with winning new business, while also safeguarding your current business
Protects your Business against the majority of common cyberattacks and demonstrates to stakeholders your commitment to keeping their data secure and your business operational. This can increase business retention and attract new business.
Increases the level of security of your systems and data, and puts processes in place to ensure this level continues – if not improves year on year. This helps to drive business efficiencies which in turn improves productivity through streamlined processes, reducing operational costs.
Allows you to work on UK government contracts that involve the handling of personal and sensitive information.
Reduces your insurance premiums by being able to prove your Business has increased its resilience to cyber threats
This depends on the needs of your organisation, and also why you are putting it in place. For example if you are looking to work with the public sector on government contracts then they will ask for Cyber Essentials as a minimum. If you want to demonstrate that your organisation is compliant with cybersecurity and takes data protection seriously, then you may also want to achieve Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
Become Cyber Essentials certified through these simple steps:
Further details on Cyber Essentials and the Cyber Essentials Plus scheme can be found at the National Cyber Security Centre website.
Once you’ve submitted and signed off your assessment a qualified assessor will then evaluate the responses against the criteria. If you meet the FIVE core requirements, you will pass and receive certification.
IASME is the chosen organisation by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to take over full responsibility for Cyber Essentials delivery and become the Cyber Essentials Partner with the NCSC.
IASME also deliver the IASME Governance standard which allows smaller companies in a supply chain to demonstrate their level of cybersecurity cost-effectively to show that they are taking the steps to properly protect their customers information. Solutions 4 IT are a Certification Body for IASME for Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus and IASME Governance.
Yes you’ll get feedback, we will supply a report with the answers you gave along with the assessor feedback. This will help you improve your security so you can achieve certification in the future.
