UK Cyber Essentials

Backed by the UK's National Cyber Security Centre, Cyber Essentials is a practical certification proving your organization handles the basics of cybersecurity well. This assessment checks your implementation of the five technical controls — Firewalls, Secure Configuration, User Access Control, Malware Protection, and Security Update Management — aligned with the v3.2 Willow question set effective April 2025. Getting these fundamentals right prevents approximately 80% of common cyber attacks. Whether you are pursuing the self-assessed Cyber Essentials or the externally audited Plus certification, this assessment identifies gaps and builds a clear path to certification readiness.