Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus Certification
Secure Your Business, Boost Trust, and Meet UK Cybersecurity Standards
Cyber threats evolve continuously. Tranchulas a Cyber Essentials Certification Body guides you effectively through achieving Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications. These UK government-endorsed accreditations validate your organization’s cybersecurity readiness, establishing credibility with customers, stakeholders, and regulators. Our streamlined process ensures maximum security with minimal complexity.
Why Cyber Essentials Matters
Cyber Essentials certification demonstrates your proactive commitment to cybersecurity. The scheme helps protect your business against approximately 80% of common cyber threats including malware, phishing, and ransomware. Certification builds credibility, enhances customer trust, and positions your business strategically within your industry.
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Government-Recognized Standard
Official UK government endorsement that boosts your credibility.
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Mandatory for Contracts
Essential for many public-sector contracts and supply chains.
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Effective Threat Mitigation
Significantly reduces risks from common cyber attacks.
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Competitive Differentiation
Provides verified cybersecurity measures to distinguish your business.
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Customer Confidence
Enhances reputation by showing responsible data management.
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Expert-Led Guidance
Clear, consistent advice and support throughout the certification journey.
Additional Benefit
Receive complimentary cyber insurance coverage up to £25,000 upon successful certification, including free reassessment if required.
Cyber Essentials Certification
How It Works
Step 1: Initial Consultation
Contact our experts to define the scope and start your certification journey.
Step 2: Supported Self-Assessment
Complete the Cyber Essentials questionnaire with expert guidance to ensure clarity, accuracy, and full readiness.
Step 3: Certification Issued
Once assessed, you receive your official Cyber Essentials certification and complimentary insurance coverage.
Download Question Set Pricing
Transparent pricing tailored to your organisation’s size:
0 - 9 Employees
£320.00 + VAT
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10 - 49 Employees
£440.00 + VAT
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50 - 249 Employees
£500.00 + VAT
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250+ Employees
£600.00 + VAT
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Cyber Essentials Plus
Starting from £800.00 + VAT
Cyber Essentials Plus offers enhanced assurance through practical verification by expert auditors. Validate your cybersecurity controls in real-world scenarios, providing robust assurance to stakeholders.
Technical Validation
Real-world testing ensures your cybersecurity controls are operational.
Stakeholder Confidence
Evidence of advanced cybersecurity maturity.
Future-Ready Security
Maintain trust and adapt confidently to emerging cyber threats.
Ready for Cyber Essentials Plus?
Contact us to determine scope and receive a tailored quote. Our team will guide you smoothly through the process for maximum value.
Our Expertise & Authority
With extensive cybersecurity experience and trusted industry recognition, Tranchulas ensures your certification process is swift, effective, and hassle-free.
Dedicated Expert Support
Personalized guidance every step of the way.
Efficient Certification
Proven methodologies streamline your journey.
Holistic Cybersecurity
Recommendations to strengthen your overall cyber hygiene.
FAQ
Questions?
We have answers.
Cyber Essentials is a UK Government-backed scheme designed to help businesses of all sizes protect against common cyber threats. It demonstrates your commitment to cybersecurity and is often mandatory for securing government and industry contracts.
Cyber Essentials involves a self-assessment verified by Tranchulas, while Cyber Essentials Plus includes an additional technical audit by our expert assessors, offering enhanced assurance of your cybersecurity measures.
Once you register, you’ll receive access to an online portal to complete a self-assessment questionnaire about your IT infrastructure and security controls. Our team provides guidance throughout this step, answering any queries you have. After submission, a Tranchulas-certified assessor reviews your responses, typically within 2-3 working days. Upon successful verification, you’ll receive your Cyber Essentials certificate. If revisions are needed, you’ll receive clear instructions on necessary adjustments.
For Cyber Essentials Plus, after obtaining your basic Cyber Essentials certification, our assessors will conduct a detailed technical audit—including vulnerability scans and device assessments. Cyber Essentials Plus must be completed within three months of achieving your basic certification.
Yes, achieving basic Cyber Essentials certification is mandatory before undertaking the Cyber Essentials Plus audit.
The Willow update introduces important improvements, such as:
- Passwordless Authentication: Official support for secure authentication methods like biometrics, hardware keys, and authenticator apps.
- Remote & Cloud Working: Clearer requirements for securing home-based and remote workers, including mandatory firewall protection for home routers.
- Expanded Vulnerability Management: Broadens the scope from traditional software patching to include vendor-approved security fixes and configuration changes.
- Enhanced Firewall & Router Guidelines: Detailed requirements for router and firewall configurations, particularly for remote working environments.
- Stricter Cyber Essentials Plus Testing: Enhanced testing guidelines ensuring comprehensive verification of device sampling and scope accuracy during CE+ assessments.
You’ll need basic cybersecurity controls including firewalls, secure device configurations, user access controls, malware protection, and timely application of software updates.
Typically, certification can be achieved within a few days of submitting your completed self-assessment. Tranchulas aims to review submissions within 2-3 working days.
It’s common to need minor adjustments. Tranchulas provides clear feedback and guidance on required changes, offering a free reassessment opportunity to ensure you succeed.
We provide comprehensive email-based support throughout your self-assessment, clarifying requirements, advising on improvements, and helping ensure you meet the standards.
Certification must be renewed annually to ensure your cybersecurity remains robust and aligned with the latest standards.
Review the latest requirements, ensure your IT assets are updated and documented, apply necessary security patches, and create or update your security policies. Tranchulas can assist you at each stage of your preparation.
Yes, upon successful certification, you receive complimentary cyber insurance covering your business up to £25,000.
Contact & Consultation
Have more questions or ready to start? Contact us today. Our cybersecurity experts will clarify your requirements, simplify the process, and guide you towards successful certification.