Cyber Essentials

Want to prove to clients that you take their security seriously? Cyber Essentials Plus certification is your badge of honour. We’ll guide you through the whole process, from preparation to certification. It’s not just a certificate – it’s a competitive advantage that shows clients and partners they can trust you with their data.

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Cyber Essentials Certification: Protect Your Business with UK Government-Backed Security Controls

Achieve Cyber Essentials certification and strengthen your organisation’s cyber security measures

In today’s digital environment, cyber security is essential for business survival. The National Cyber Security Centre reports that small and medium-sized businesses are prime targets for common cyber attacks. With over 33,000 Cyber Essentials certifications issued in 2024 alone – a 20% increase from the previous year – more organisations are choosing this proven path to protection.

Understanding the Cyber Essentials Scheme

The Cyber Essentials scheme, backed by the UK government, provides a framework of basic controls to help organisations protect themselves against common cyber attacks. This certification process verifies that your business maintains proper security controls and cyber security measures – with an impressive 98% success rate for organisations seeking certification.

Choose Your Certification Path:

Cyber Essentials Certification (Basic Level) – £425+

    • Complete a self assessment questionnaire
    • Undergo external vulnerability testing
    • Receive verification from an approved certification body
    • Implement basic controls against cyber attacks

Cyber Essentials Plus Certification – £1,450+

    • Comprehensive technical audit
    • Detailed assessment of in scope devices
    • Independent verification of security controls
    • Enhanced protection for user devices and cloud services

Benefits of Achieving Cyber Essentials Certification

  • Access More Opportunities: 13% of certified businesses secured government contracts, with another 13% winning commercial contracts
  • Enhanced Protection: Organisations with Cyber Essentials are 92% less likely to claim on cyber insurance policies
  • Proven Results: Major organisations report up to 80% reduction in cyber security incidents after implementing certification across their supply chain
  • High Satisfaction: 89% of certified organisations recommend it to others, with 91% planning to recertify
  • Verified Security: Implement proven controls against most common cyber attacks

Essential Security Controls and Requirements

  1. Secure Configuration: Implement secure settings on all user devices and approved applications
  2. Access Control: Manage user permissions and disable unnecessary user accounts
  3. Malware Protection: Deploy anti malware software across your network
  4. Security Update Management: Address known security issues through regular updates
  5. Firewall Protection: Secure internet gateways and protect against malicious websites

For more detailed information about the essential security controls and requirements, click here.

Why Partner with Lumina for Your Cyber Essentials Certification Process?

Our expert team understands what it takes to achieve Cyber Essentials certification. We’ve guided numerous organisations through both the self assessment questionnaire and technical audit requirements, maintaining a consistent record of 100% certification success rate.

Our Support Includes:

  • Expert guidance through the Cyber Essentials certification process
  • Implementation of required technical controls
  • Comprehensive security measures
  • Ongoing support for maintaining certification
  • Clear communication throughout
  • Local Presence: As a Hertfordshire based IT and cyber security provider, we offer the benefits of a local IT partner with extensive experience in Cyber Essentials technical controls

Ready to Achieve Cyber Essentials Certification?

Contact our team today to begin your Cyber Essentials certification journey. We’ll help you implement the necessary security controls and guide you through the certification process.

Get in touch to learn how we can help your organisation protect against cyber attacks with Cyber Essentials certification.

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*Stats are from Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024 and/or the National Cyber Security Centre Annual Review 2024.

Why Choose Us?

  • Cyber security experts
  • Implement technology and staff training to achieve compliance
  • All our clients meet the CE requirements

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