Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme designed to help businesses protect themselves from common cyber threats. Certification demonstrates your commitment to cybersecurity and ensures your business follows best practices to protect sensitive data, prevent breaches, and build customer trust.
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Cyber Essentials Certification London
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Cyber Essentials vs Cyber Essentials Plus
What is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials
Is a self-assessment certification that helps businesses implement basic security controls to protect against common cyber threats.
It provides a cost-effective way to demonstrate cybersecurity compliance and serves as the fundamental first step in securing your business.
Cyber Essentials Plus
Includes the same security requirements as Cyber Essentials but adds an independent audit to verify correct implementation. Since Cyber Essentials is required first, businesses must pass it before upgrading. Lucidica also helps businesses get certified for Cyber Essentials Plus.
Who is Cyber Essentials for?
Cyber Essentials can help every type of business including small and large businesses guard against cyber attacks. If you have any sensitive data, getting the Cyber Essentials certification can help you keep it safe.
User Access Control
Manage who can access your data and services.
Firewalls & Security
Prevent unauthorised access to your
systems.
Secure Configuration
Ensure devices and software are securely set up.
Malware Protection
Prevent harmful software from affecting your systems.
Patch Management
Keep devices and apps updated to fix vulnerabilities.
How to Get Cyber Essentials Certification?
Lucidica takes away any third-party involvement by directly assessing businesses for Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus.
We also submit your assessment on behalf of your business which means you won’t need to go through an external certification body. Lucidica handles everything in-house, making the process more efficient.
When will I get my certificate?
Lucidica assesses and reviews your application directly reducing waiting times and making sure of a more streamlined certification process. This is especially beneficial if your business needs to get certified quickly. It can take between 1-3 days to review your submission and provide feedback.
Where Can I Display My Cyber Essentials Badge?
You can display the Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus badge on your website, marketing materials, and/or in your email signatures.
The certificate will also be part of a public register, ensuring transparency and trust for your customers and partners.
What are the Benefits of Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials provides three main benefits for your business.
These benefits include:
Prevent Around 80% of Cyber Attacks
By correctly implementing the five basic security controls, the Cyber Essentials scheme will help you reduce the impact of cyber threats.
Demonstrate Supply Chain Security
You can show your business’ dedication to data protection and cyber security by earning the Cyber Essentials
certification.
Win New Businesses
Assure clients that you take cyber security seriously and have safeguards in place to improve your business reputation and draw in new business.
Case Study
Strengthening security posture to meet
Cyber Essentials requirements
Discover how our tailored solution improved security posture and enabled Cyber Essentials compliance under financial sector scrutiny.
What happens if I fail Cyber Essentials?
If you fail Cyber Essentials, you will receive an overall fail. However, since we guarantee a pass, we cover the cost of recertification. This means you won’t need to pay again for the certification.
Our team will support you in making the necessary adjustments to ensure you pass.
Compliance as A Service (CaAS)
Achieving Cyber Essentials is just the beginning. Maintaining compliance is essential for long-term security, and that’s where CaAS comes in. Our structured approach ensures businesses stay compliant year-round, reducing risks and keeping security measures up to date.
With Lucidica’s CaAS model, you benefit from:
Always Audit-Ready Compliance
No last-minute stress; we keep your business prepared for certification all year round.
Auto Compliance Tracking
We monitor your compliance status and highlight areas that need attention.
Beyond Cyber Essentials
Identify vulnerabilities before they become major threats, helping you stay ahead of potential security
risks.
Compliance as A Service
We support businesses with GDPR, ISO 27001, and advanced cybersecurity frameworks for long-term security.
Peace of Mind
You focus on growing your business while we expertly manage your cybersecurity compliance.
Why Work with Lucidica for Cyber Essentials Certification?
Lucidica is fully qualified to provide a smooth and professional experience when certifying your business for Cyber Essentials. As an IASME Cyber Assurance Certification Body, we offer added benefits in key areas, including:
Official Certification Without Third-Party
Lucidica can directly assess businesses for Cyber Essentials and submit your assessment on behalf of your business. This means you won’t need to go through an external certification body, we handle everything in-house, making the process smoother and more efficient.
Expert Guidance Throughout the Process
With an IASME-certified assessor on our team, we provide step-by-step support to help you meet certification requirements.
Faster & More Efficient Certification
We assess and review your application directly reducing waiting times and ensuring a more streamlined certification process. This is especially beneficial if your business needs to get certified quickly for compliance, contracts, or cybersecurity improvements.
Faster & More Efficient Certification
Beyond certification, we help businesses identify security gaps and implement the right measures to strengthen defences against cyber threats.
Seamless Progression to Cyber Essentials Plus
If you need Cyber Essentials Plus, we handle both the initial certification and the independent technical audit, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition.
Compliance & Business Growth
Government and private sector contracts require Cyber Essentials certification as a prerequisite.
Long-Term Security & Support
Cybersecurity doesn’t stop at certification. We provide ongoing IT security services to help businesses maintain high-security standards beyond the certification process.
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