Cyber Essentials Plus Certification.
Strengthen your cybersecurity defences with Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Cyber Essentials Plus is the next step up from the basic Cyber Essentials security standard and helps protect against up to 80% of common cyberattacks. Cyber Tec’s expert support can help you achieve a first-time Cyber Essentials Plus pass, highlighting your commitment to cybersecurity and reassuring customers.
What is Cyber Essentials Plus?
Once you’ve achieved the Basic certification, you can move up to Cyber Essentials Plus, the highest level of the Cyber Essentials scheme. This involves an independent audit of your systems to verify that your business is meeting all the important security controls that you identified during the Basic self-assessment questionnaire, giving you the official stamp of approval you need to win tenders and build credibility as a company committed to its security
The 5 Simple Fundamentals of Cyber Essentials
Many businesses are already doing the below because it makes good business sense. It’s all you need to obtain your Cyber Essentials Certification. We can help you make sure all the boxes are ticked.
Why Certify With us?
Cyber Tec helps businesses get Cyber Essentials Plus certification right first time. Here’s why you should choose Cyber Essentials Plus from Cyber Tec.
Protect your business
Achieve the highest level of cybersecurity certification with Cyber Essentials Plus, with independent checks to verify your security.
Robust protection
Safeguard your business against up to 80% of common online security threats through Cyber Essentials Plus and its rigorous technical assessments.
Reassure your customers
Boost your clients’ confidence by proving your commitment to cybersecurity with the government-backed Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
Get an edge over your competitors
Gain a competitive advantage for tenders and contracts by attaining the Cyber Essentials Plus standard.
Stay ahead of changing threats
Ensure your business is fully equipped to tackle evolving cybersecurity risks with thorough and comprehensive Cyber Essentials Plus testing.
Why Work With Us
Being the top third Certification Body in the UK, we pride ourselves on our Consultative, hands-on approach—there are no pre–populated dashboards or AI when working with us!
Don’t take our word for it, though – our clients will tell you:
“My Assessor fully explained everything he was doing. Provided additional information outside of the assessment criteria which will give additional security to our environment.“
Sarah
information Technology and Services
“Always a pleasure to go through CE, or CE+, with My Assessors and dealing with the Cyber Tec team in general.”
Andy
Information Technology and Services
“As always prompt and efficient service. Thank you once again guys for your excellent and informative support. We’ll be working with you again for the coming year.”
Martin
Hospital & Healthcare
“As always, My Assessor was professional and practical and good humoured – an ideal combination …”
Tim
Management Consulting
“Attention to detail, clear, constructive feedback, and plenty of patience. My Assessor was exceptional.”
Chris
Management Consulting
“The Assessment Team have been responsive and helpful with all their responses to questions we have”
Andrew
Pharmaceuticals
Louis
Real Estate
“Clear instructions and advice at all times.”
Karen
Legal Services
“Communication was timely, concise and clear; very grateful for the intimate support provided.”
Kevin
Research
“Easy, seamless and clear process”
Rich
Education Management
“Efficient and to the point”
Mikhail
Construction
“Everything was explained clearly, and it made the process very simple and straightforward.”
Feargal
Telecommunications
“Excellent service as always. The Assessors are fast, clear and efficient. Couldn’t fault anything”
Andy
Information Technology and Services
“Excellent team, helpful and responsive to ensure we passed first time with ease”
Dan
Entertainment
“Extremely helpful, and written clearly and in a friendly supportive tone”
Stephen
Sports
“Fast response – very patient and helpful – thanks”
Rebecca
Research
“Friendly, helpful staff – supporting all the way”
Margaret
Education Management
“Good feedback on initial submission”
Graham
Research
“Great communication and support throughout the whole process!”
Garratt
Information Technology and Services
“Great feedback during the process of submitting”
Aaron
Education Management
“Great levels of support and provided some excellent guidance to help us through certain areas where we were unclear as to what was required. Very responsive from a timescales perspective too and overall we felt well supported throughout the process.”
Steve
Financial Services
“Great overall experience. The assisted application process is a complete no-brainer as a lot of the questions are quite poorly structured/worded leading a variety of (mis)interpretations. Being guided through this was critical. The assisted process was incredibly fast, clear and very helpful. Bravo all round.”
Kristjan
Real Estate
“Great response and very helpful”
Helen
Management Consulting
“Great service”
Richard
Accounting
“Great support from beginning to end. So much easier having last years completed questionnaire as a template.”
Scott
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
“Help always comes promptly and right to the point”
Balazs
Information Technology and Services
“Helpful and attentive throughout”
Ahmed
Hospitality
“I got plenty of assistance all the way through. “
Victoria
Accounting
“It was a simple process – all good”
Andy
Information Technology and Services
“It was quick, efficient and helpful, and with useful insights.”
Jurate
Defence & Space
“It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with My Assessor – he reviewed our responses speedily and gave clear guidance on remediation. A huge thank you from us!”
Katie
Professional Training & Coaching
“I’ve rated highly due to the level of support that has been provided, not only from My Assessor and My Auditor, but also the sales and admin team , who have all assisted each year we work with you, to provide quick and informative answers to our technical and non-technical questions. Thank you all, looking forward to working with you for CE+ and beyond.”
Chris
Fundraising
“My Assessor and the auditor are always available and provide us with excellent advice”
Gareth
Information Technology and Services
“My Assessor was awesome. Very understanding and extremely helpful. Made the whole process smooth “
Abbas
Legal Services
“My Assessor was polite, courteous and very experienced.”
Hifzulrehman
Research
“My Assessor was very useful and explained in detail what needed to be done to get us up to standard.”
Ryan
Real Estate
“Provided the right level of support to enable me to complete the assessment quickly and accurately.”
Tom
Legal Services
“Quick and efficient.”
Graham
Machinery
“Quick response time, clear guidance. Whole process made very easy”
Andrew
Non-Profit
“Quickly answered any questions and available to speak when needed.”
Marcus
Industrial Automation
“Really helpful & clear guidance.”
Dave
Information Technology and Services
“Responses to our queries very quickly, review quick and good advice. Thank you”
Manuel
Insurance
“Smooth as!”
Colin
Information Technology and Services
“Strong communications and reminders before, during and following the process. My Auditor in particular performed way above and beyond our expectations during the CE+ stage of the assessment. Thank you for your service.”
David
Information Technology and Services
“Superb as always. Clear and to the point. 100% would come back”
Grant
Information Technology and Services
“The Assessors communications were clear, concise and to the point. They helped me use my time effectively and efficiently.”
Airan
Information Technology and Services
“The Assessor was very helpful”
Martina
Hospital & Healthcare
“The Sales Team and My Assessor were both professional and extremely patient.”
Marc
Management Consulting
“The support I had was great. As a non technical person, everything was communicated really clearly, which was much appreciated.”
Lis
Non-Profit
“Their notes clarified the details and requirements of the assessment. They made it make sense..”
Gregor
Information Technology and Services
“Thorough and helpful”
Shirley
Business Supplies & Equipment
“Very helpful and insightful when providing feedback to help us pass the assessment.”
Graham
Recreational Facilities and Services
“Very helpful and responsive in a timely fashion.”
Asaf
Information Technology and Services
“Very Helpful!”
Brandon
Information Technology and Services
“Very helpful, fast responses. Thank you.”
Victor
Research
“Very helpful, Quick to respond, Made the process easy”
Curtis
Information Technology and Services
“Very prompt review and submission process. Big thanks to the auditors as they ensured to always get back to me within 2 business days with friendly and informative replies… we will continue to use CyberTec in the future.”
Jordan
Non-Profit
“We as a company have downsized as I’m on the flight path to retirement. I am the only employee and renewing the certificate filled me with dread. But both My Assessors were very patient and professional. It actually turned out to be an almost enjoyable experience. Well done guys, I very much appreciate your guidance and help.”
Stephen
Staffing & Recruitment
“You do what you say and in a timely manner!”
Tom
Retail
Cyber Essentials Plus Certification Packages
Reseller rates also available. Ask about reseller pricing.
# Free Cyber Insurance is available for a UK-domiciled organisation with a turnover under £20m passing Cyber Essentials.
* Assured pass assumes you follow our consultant’s advice and ensure that all the required controls are put in place.
Keep in constant Compliance with our Monthly Vulnerability Assessments at only £100/$130
Want To Ask Questions Or Request A Quote?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Assured Pass option worth it?
In many cases, yes—because Cyber Essentials Plus has become significantly tougher since the standard was updated in January. Most organisations we assess are not fully compliant at the first attempt.
The Assured Pass option is designed to reduce stress and give you additional support through the assessment process. While it doesn’t provide unlimited time or unlimited retries, it does give you guided remediation and further attempts within the 90-day window, helping you avoid unnecessary delays and minimise the risk of additional retesting costs.
What if I find a cheaper price elsewhere?
If you’ve got a better price for the same level of service we offer, just send us evidence of your cheaper quote and we’ll beat it! Simple as that.
How long does it take to get certified?
The time is takes for your business to get Cyber Essentials Plus certified can vary quite a bit. Until we know your scope and infrastructure a bit better, it’s not fair for us to give a concrete answer! In general, as long as you’re able to commit the time and resource to the assessment and remedial work, the certification can be completed in around 2-9 weeks, depending on how many vulnerabilities need addressing.
What should I expect during my Cyber Essentials Plus audit?
A Cyber Essentials Plus assessment is carried out by a
qualified Cyber Essentials Plus assessor from Cyber Tec Security and involves a
series of hands-on technical checks performed interactively with your
organisation, users, and devices.
After successfully completing your Cyber Essentials Verified
Self-Assessment, a Cyber Essentials Plus assessment provides independent
technical verification of your responses. This includes a range of tests
designed to confirm that your Cyber Essentials controls are in place and
operating effectively.
A Cyber Essentials Plus audit typically includes:
- External
vulnerability scanning of your internet-facing IP addresses to
identify exploitable weaknesses
- External
network enumeration to detect open ports (potential entry points) and
verify that they are securely configured
- Internal
device testing to ensure systems are securely configured and fully up
to date
- Malware
protection testing to confirm appropriate security controls are active
and effective
- User
access control checks to verify account security and appropriate
permission levels
- Email
security testing to ensure your email platform provides adequate
protection against malware and phishing threats
The Cyber Essentials Plus assessment is usually conducted
remotely, although some organisations may require on-site testing depending on
their environment. You will need to provide access to relevant systems,
devices, and documentation, and ensure key personnel are available to support
the audit process.
If any issues are identified during the Cyber Essentials
Plus assessment, you will typically be given a defined remediation period
before re-testing. It is common for organisations not to pass on the first
attempt, and this should be viewed as part of the Cyber Essentials
certification process.
Overall, a Cyber Essentials Plus audit should be seen as a
practical and supportive process rather than a tick-box exercise. With the
right preparation, it provides a valuable opportunity to validate your security
controls, strengthen your cyber resilience, and demonstrate your commitment to
Cyber Essentials certification.
Our Complementary Security Services
Cyber Insurance
A specialist cyber insurance policy can give your business maximum protection. Choose from a range of flexible options from market-leading providers.
Penetration Testing
Our monthly or one-off penetration tests simulate an attack on your systems to see how far hackers could go, followed by a detailed report and recommended remedies.
Vulnerability Assessment
Uncover potential gaps and weaknesses in your cybersecurity infrastructure before they can be exploited by online criminals with a vulnerability assessment. Use to stay compliant with cyber certificates such as CE and ICA
Managed Threat Detection
Our threat detection software protects your business against cyberattacks 24/7, with real-time monitoring, SOC analysis and CE Plus alignment.
Incident Response
By using the services of our CREST accredited incident response delivery partner, Pen Test Partners LLP, the impact of any breach or incident can be minimised and business continuity maintained by the provision of services in line with your company’s specific needs, regardless of your cyber maturity level.
The Ultimate Guide to Cyber Essentials
Find out more about what the Cyber Essentials certification process, what it means and how Cyber Tec can help your business in its cybersecurity journey.
