Cyber Essentials
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Cyber Essentials vs Cyber Essentials Plus — What’s the Difference?
| Cyber Essentials | Cyber Essentials Plus |
|---|---|
| Self-assessed | Independently audited |
| Online questionnaire | Hands-on technical verification |
| Protects against common cyber threats | Stronger assurance, essential for high-value or sensitive contracts |
| Fast, affordable entry-level certification | Required for many government and defence contracts |
✅ Firewalls & Internet Gateways
Secure your internet connection to keep attackers out.
✅ Secure Configuration
Ensure devices and software are properly set up for maximum protection.
✅ User Access Control
Manage who can access your data and systems — and limit unnecessary permissions.
✅ Malware Protection
Prevent viruses, ransomware and other malware from disrupting your business.
✅ Security Update Management
Keep software and systems up to date to block known vulnerabilities.
What is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials certification isn’t just a badge.
It’s proof to your customers, suppliers and regulators that your business takes cybersecurity seriously — and has the controls in place to stay safe.
At Codestone, we make Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification simple, fast and stress-free.
- Hassle-Free Certification
- Certified Cyber Experts
- Speed & Simplicity
- Scalable Solutions
- Boost Customer Confidence
- Win New Contracts
with Cyber Essentials
Cyber Threat Risk
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Requiring Certification
Don't Become a statistic
For Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus:
33,000+ — UK organisations certified under the Cyber Essentials scheme (and rising).
(Source: NCSC / IASME Consortium 2024)70% — Reduction in risk of common cyber threats reported by Cyber Essentials-certified businesses.
(Source: UK Government findings on Cyber Essentials)1 in 3 — Number of UK businesses that have already achieved or are actively seeking Cyber Essentials certification.
(Source: NCSC Annual Report)90% — Percentage of public sector contracts that now require Cyber Essentials certification for suppliers.
(Source: UK Government procurement guidelines)
Frequency of cyberattacks worldwide
Percentage of cyberattacks that target SMEs
Average cost of a cyberattack to UK small businesses
Less than 6 months to ROI payback
Limited Offer
Codestone are one of the few suppliers who can help you get certified. Don’t waste time and resource trying to navigate the laborious certification process.
Let Codestone take the lead and you can benefit from all the advantages, including a free Cyber Essentials when you purchase Cyber Essentials Plus for just £1,620 (ex VAT).
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Your Path to Certification:
Gap Analysis
Assess your current security controls against Cyber Essentials requirements.Remediation Support
Fix any issues with expert help to close gaps and improve defences.Certification Audit
Complete the self-assessment or technical audit with our guidance.Ongoing Support
Maintain your certification status with updates and best practice advice.
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Questions about Cyber Essentials?
For some government contracts — yes. But even if not required, it reduces cyber risk and boosts trust with customers.
Typically 1–5 days for Cyber Essentials, and 5–10 days for Cyber Essentials Plus — depending on your existing controls.
No problem. We provide remediation guidance to help you pass on retest.
Yes — the scheme applies to cloud services like Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS and Google Cloud if they form part of your in-scope infrastructure.
Absolutely. The scheme is designed for organisations of all sizes — from micro-businesses and SMEs to large enterprises.
Certification is valid for 12 months. You’ll need to renew annually to stay compliant and maintain your certification status.
Yes — Cyber Essentials Plus offers a higher level of assurance, required for many sensitive contracts and highly recommended for organisations handling personal data, financial transactions or critical services.
While not a GDPR certification, Cyber Essentials supports GDPR compliance by improving data protection and information security measures.
Reduced risk of cyberattacks
Eligibility for new contracts
Enhanced customer trust
Lower cyber insurance premiums in some cases
