Cyber Essentials

Protection for your business

Protect your business against the most common cyber threats and demonstrate to your customers, suppliers and insurers that you take security seriously.

Get Cyber Essentials Certified

Protection

Essential protection from common cyber threats

Compliance

Customer & supplied security requirements

Build trust

Prove you take security seriously

Strengthen

Increase your overall security position

Get Cyber Essentials Certified with Expert Support

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme designed to protect businesses against common cyber threats like malware, ransomware, and phishing. Our cyber security experts are here to get your business protected and certified fast.

The Five Essential Controls

To achieve certification, your business must implement these controls with our help:

1. Firewall

Configure firewalls to block unauthorised access, including on devices used remotely

2. Secure Configuration

Ensure devices and software are properly configured to remove unnecessary functionality and protect data

3. Access Control

Manage access to data and services, restricting administrative privileges to necessary users

4. Malware Protection

Install and maintain anti-virus software to detect and block malicious software

5. Patch Management

Ensure all software, operating systems, and firmware are up to date and patched against vulnerabilities

How Cyber Essentials works

Get started

Our team will assess your current security and explain what is needed to achieve certification.

Implement

We help you put the five technical controls in place across your systems.

Self-assessment

We’ll act as you certification partner and working closely with you to pass the assessment.

Certify & Protect

Receive your Cyber Essentials certificate and show you are taking security seriously.

Cyber Essentials Plus

Cyber Essentials Plus builds on standard Cyber Essentials certification by adding independent verification by a qualified assessor rather than self-assessment. Ideal for businesses that deal with sensitive data and larger clients.

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Get Cyber Essentials Certified with ComputerLink

We make achieving Cyber Essentials simple. Our team will guide you through the process, help secure your systems and get you certified.

Highly experienced and reviewed IT and security specialists

Clear, practical, no-jargon advice

Fixed price options available

Call now on 0116 2333 993

Email: sales@computerlink.co.uk

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What is Cyber Essentials?

A UK government-backed certification that helps organisations protect against common cyber threats through a set of essential security controls.

What’s the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?

Cyber Essentials is a self-assessment reviewed by a certification body, while Cyber Essentials Plus includes a hands-on technical audit for deeper verification.

Why does my business need Cyber Essentials?

It helps protect your business from common attacks, builds customer trust, and is often required for government contracts and supplier onboarding.

How long does Cyber Essentials certification take?

Most organisations complete certification within a few days to a few weeks, depending on their current security setup.

How much does Cyber Essentials cost?

Costs vary depending on your organisation size and whether you choose Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus.

What are the requirements for certification?

You must implement five key controls: firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection, and regular patching.

What happens if we don’t pass first time?

You’ll receive feedback and can fix any issues before resubmitting.

How long does the certification last?

Certification is valid for 12 months and must be renewed annually.