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Secure your business with Cyber Essentials certification

Protect against cyber threats and strengthen supply chain trustwith Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus

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Simplified Cyber Essentials certification

Our Cyber Essentials certification services provide a straightforward path to achieving compliance. We guide you through each step, from initial assessment to final certification, ensuring your business meets all necessary standards. Avoid the complexities and risks of non-compliance—partner with Conosco for expert guidance and support.

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Comprehensive cybersecurity consultancy

We offer comprehensive consultancy services to help you achieve and maintain Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Our team of experts conducts thorough assessments, identifies gaps, and provides detailed action plans to address any deficiencies. With Conosco, you can be confident that your business will meet all regulatory requirements and industry standards.

How we empower Cyber Essentials

Cyber Essentials compliance for basic security

Achieve Cyber Essentials certification to implement basic security controls and protect your business from common cyber threats.

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Cyber Essentials Plus for enhanced security

Upgrade to Cyber Essentials Plus for a hands-on technical verification of your security measures, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats.

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Detailed GAP analysis and action planning

Our experts conduct thorough gap analyses to identify areas of improvement and provide detailed action plans to achieve compliance.

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Ongoing compliance support

We offer ongoing support to help you maintain Cyber Essentials compliance, ensuring your business continues to meet regulatory requirements..

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Training

Enhance your team’s understanding of cybersecurity standards with our comprehensive training and awareness programs.

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Supply chain assurance

Demonstrate your commitment to cybersecurity to your supply chain partners, enhancing trust and collaboration.

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Frustration free Cyber Essentials Plus

We remove the difficulty of working with the public sector

Many organisations, especially within the public sector, require their partners to have Cyber Essentials certification. Without this certification, your business risks being excluded from valuable contracts and tenders. This can significantly impact your growth and revenue opportunities. Achieving Cyber Essentials certification with Conosco’s expert guidance demonstrates your commitment to cybersecurity, making your business more attractive to potential clients and partners.

We mitigate the vulnerabilities you have to threats

Without Cyber Essentials certification, your business is more vulnerable to common cyber threats. This can lead to data breaches, financial losses, and damage to your reputation. Cyber Essentials certification helps protect your business by implementing essential security controls, reducing the risk of cyber attacks. Partnering with Conosco ensures you have the necessary protections in place to safeguard your business.

Why our Cyber Essentials Plus service is your best choice

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All-in-one

We manage your entire certification journey—gap analysis, fixes, and audits—with zero guesswork.

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Proven defence

Cyber Essentials is more than a badge. It’s a security baseline that protects your business from 80% of common attacks.

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Compliant

From policies to technical controls, we ensure your systems align with certification requirements, no loose ends.

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Minimal disruption

We streamline the process, keeping your team focused on business while we handle compliance details.

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Advanced Plus certification

We prepare you for rigorous external audits, securing the higher standard without stress.

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Transparent pricing

Certification with clear costs—no inflated fees or last-minute charges.

FAQ

What is included in Conosco’s Cyber Essentials certification services?
Conosco’s Cyber Essentials certification services include a comprehensive assessment of your current cybersecurity measures, guidance on implementing the necessary controls, and support throughout the certification process. This ensures your organisation meets the requirements to protect against common cyber threats.
How long does it take to achieve Cyber Essentials certification?

The time required to achieve Cyber Essentials certification can vary, but it typically takes a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on your organisation’s readiness and the complexity of your IT infrastructure.

How soon after I get the Cyber Essentials certification can I work on Plus?
You can start working on Cyber Essentials Plus immediately after achieving the basic Cyber Essentials certification. It is recommended to complete the Plus certification within three months of obtaining the basic certification.
What are the benefits of Cyber Essentials Plus over the standard?
Cyber Essentials Plus offers a higher level of assurance as it includes an independent technical verification of your cybersecurity measures. This provides greater confidence to stakeholders and can enhance your reputation and competitive advantage.
What are the differences between standard and Plus?
The standard Cyber Essentials certification involves a self-assessment, while Cyber Essentials Plus includes a hands-on technical verification by an external assessor. The Plus certification involves more rigorous testing, including vulnerability scans and penetration testing.
What are common issues companies face in achieving certification?
Common issues include inadequate documentation, outdated software, insufficient access controls, and lack of employee training. Addressing these areas proactively can help smooth the certification process.
I have ISO 27001, do I need Cyber Essentials?
While ISO 27001 provides a comprehensive framework for information security management, Cyber Essentials focuses on specific technical controls to protect against common cyber threats. Having both can provide a more robust security posture.
How regular are the audits for Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials certification must be renewed annually. This involves a new self-assessment and, for Cyber Essentials Plus, a new technical verification each year.
How does Cyber Essentials affect how I do business with the public sector?
Many UK government contracts require suppliers to have Cyber Essentials certification. This demonstrates your commitment to cybersecurity and can be a prerequisite for bidding on certain public sector contracts.
Do I need Cyber Essentials?

While not mandatory for all businesses, Cyber Essentials certification is highly recommended as it helps protect against common cyber threats, demonstrates your commitment to cybersecurity, and can be a requirement for certain contracts, especially within the public sector.

Cyber Essentials support you can rely on

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