Cyber Security
Cyber Essentials Consultancy
Protection against common cyber security threats — UK Government-backed certification.
In A Nutshell
What Cyber Essentials Actually Means For You
Phishing emails. Outdated software. Weak access controls. These are the entry points behind the vast majority of successful cyber attacks — and Cyber Essentials, the UK Government-backed certification, exists specifically to close them. For security companies handling sensitive client and personnel data, it's increasingly a contractual baseline rather than a nice-to-have.
Most businesses are closer to compliant than they think. We translate the five Cyber Essentials control areas into a short, practical list of changes for your actual IT setup — usually a manageable fix list, not a wholesale overhaul of how you work.
Cyber Essentials At A Glance
What We Help You Get Right
Firewalls and internet gateway configuration
Secure device and software configuration
User access control
Malware protection
Security update (patch) management
Breaking It Down
What Cyber Essentials Is Built On
Firewall Configuration
Properly configured boundary and internet gateway protection.
Secure Configuration
Devices and software set up to reduce attack surface.
Access Control
User permissions limited to what's actually needed.
Malware Protection
Active defences against common malicious software.
Patch Management
Timely updates that close known vulnerabilities.
Data Handling
Practices that protect sensitive client and personnel data.
Why It Matters
The Business Case for Cyber Essentials
Security companies hold sensitive data: client site details, personnel records, access codes, CCTV footage. A data breach in this sector carries unusually serious consequences. Cyber Essentials demonstrates baseline protection that clients increasingly expect before they'll share sensitive operational information with you.
Why Bother
What You Get Out Of Cyber Essentials
Contractual Requirement
Increasingly specified as a baseline by clients.
Reduced Exposure
Real protection against common, low-sophistication attacks.
Client Reassurance
A recognised badge for data-sensitive engagements.
Working Together
How We'll Get You There
Here's exactly what working with us looks like, step by step.
IT Review
We assess your setup against the five Cyber Essentials controls.
Configuration Guidance
We advise on the technical changes needed to pass.
Questionnaire Support
We guide you through the self-assessment submission.
Verification
We support you through the final certification check.
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