Cyber Essentials Readiness for UK Businesses

What is Cyber Essentials?

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification that shows your business is protected against the most common cyber attacks. It is run by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) with IASME as the certification partner.

Many UK businesses need it to win work. It is required for many central government contracts that handle personal data, and more councils, NHS suppliers and larger companies now ask for it from their supply chain.

The five controls we check

• Firewalls — your internet connection and devices are protected from outside access.
• Secure configuration — default passwords removed, unused software and accounts switched off.
• User access control — staff have only the access they need, and admin accounts are protected.
• Malware protection — anti-malware is active and up to date on every device.
• Security update management — operating systems and software are patched on time.

How our readiness service works

• 1. Free discovery call — we learn how many staff, devices and cloud services you use.
• 2. Gap assessment — we review your setup against the current Cyber Essentials requirements.
• 3. Fix list — a clear, prioritised list of what to change. We can make the fixes for you.
• 4. Policy templates — ready-to-use access, password and patching policies.
• 5. Submission support — we help you complete the self-assessment and submit it through an accredited certification body.

Pricing

The certification body's own assessment fee is separate and paid directly to them.

Why choose Arum Tech Consulting

• Led by a CEH-trained ethical hacker — we think like an attacker.
• Fixed prices agreed before we start.
• Plain-English advice, no jargon.
• We can do the technical fixes, not just tell you about them.