Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus

Cyber Essentials is a UK Government-backed certification designed to help organisations protect themselves from common cyber threats. Achieving certification demonstrates that your organisation has implemented fundamental cyber security controls to protect systems and data. Blue Dot Consulting supports organisations throughout the Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification process, ensuring security controls are implemented correctly and efficiently.

Protect Your Organisation Against Common Threats

Cyber Essentials certification demonstrates that an organisation has implemented essential security controls to defend against common cyber attacks such as malware, phishing, and unauthorised access.

Certification is increasingly required for organisations working with government contracts, regulated industries, and security-conscious clients.

Cyber Essentials vs Cyber Essentials Plus

Cyber Essentials

Cyber Essentials is a self-assessment certification that verifies your organisation has implemented basic cyber security controls across systems and infrastructure.

Cyber Essentials Plus

Cyber Essentials Plus includes independent technical verification where security controls are tested by an external assessor to confirm compliance.

The Five Cyber Essentials Security Controls

Firewalls

Protect networks by controlling incoming and outgoing traffic.

Secure Configuration

Ensure systems are configured securely and unnecessary services are removed.

Access Control

Restrict access to authorised users and apply appropriate privileges.

Malware Protection

Protect systems from malicious software and unauthorised code.

Security Updates

Ensure systems are regularly updated to fix security vulnerabilities.

Our Cyber Essentials Certification Process

1. Assessment

Evaluate your current security posture against Cyber Essentials requirements.

2. Remediation

Address security gaps and implement required security controls.

3. Certification

Submit certification assessment and prepare for Cyber Essentials Plus testing.

4. Ongoing Support

Maintain compliance and security best practices across your organisation.

Benefits of Cyber Essentials Certification

Improved Security

Protect systems and data against common cyber threats.

Client Confidence

Demonstrate commitment to cyber security best practices.

Government Contracts

Required for many UK government and public sector contracts.

Cyber Essentials FAQs

Achieve Cyber Essentials Certification

Speak with our consultants to begin your Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus certification journey.