Cyber Essentials is a UK Government-backed certification that helps businesses protect themselves against common cyber threats. Achieving this certification demonstrates your organisation’s commitment to security and compliance, which is often required by customers, partners, and regulatory bodies.
At IT Code, we make obtaining Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus straightforward by managing the entire process for you.
Why Choose IT Code for Cyber Essentials?
✔ We Answer All Questionnaire Questions for You – No technical expertise needed from your side. Our team completes the assessment on your behalf.
✔ We Ensure Your Systems Are Compliant – We assess your IT infrastructure, identify gaps, and implement necessary changes to meet Cyber Essentials requirements.
✔ We Create Written Security Policies – Compliance requires documented policies. We draft and provide all necessary policies for you, ensuring they align with Cyber Essentials standards.
✔ Minimal Effort from You – Your only role is to approve the documentation we create and, if necessary, approve the implementation of any additional security measures.
✔ End-to-End Support – From initial assessment to certification submission, we manage the entire process.
Cyber Essentials Packages & Pricing (Includes Active Protect)
Our packages now include Active Protect, a real-time security monitoring tool that ensures your organisation remains compliant and protected even after certification. Cyber Essentials certification is valid for 12 months, but Active Protect continuously monitors security risks, helping prevent new vulnerabilities from emerging.
| Number of Employees | Cyber Essentials (with Active Protect) | Cyber Essentials Plus (with Active Protect) |
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| 1 - 9 | £975 + VAT/year | £2,425 + VAT/year |
| 10 - 19 | £1,275 + VAT/year | £2,925 + VAT/year |
| 20 - 34 | £2,175 + VAT/year | £3,825 + VAT/year |
| 35+ | Contact us for a bespoke quote | Contact us for a bespoke quote |
| Cyber Essentials Includes: | Cyber Essentials Plus Includes: | |
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✔ Certification valid for 12 months ✔ Self-assessment questionnaire (completed by us) ✔ Security policies created for compliance ✔ Guided implementation of required changes ✔ Cyber Liability Insurance (for eligible organisations) ✔ Active Protect for real-time compliance monitoring ✔ Certification issued within 24-48 hours upon successful completion |
✔ Everything included in Cyber Essentials ✔ Onsite OR remote security audit by an assessor ✔ Vulnerability scanning and compliance checks ✔ In-depth verification of security controls ✔ Active Protect for continuous security monitoring ✔ Certification issued upon successful audit completion |
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*Prices are based on CyberSmart’s current offerings and include the cost of certification.
**Cyber Essentials Certification must be less than 3 months old when enrolling for Cyber Essentials Plus (please allow a minimum 3 week lead time when booking Cyber Essentials Plus audit).
Why Cyber Essentials Matters?
✔ Helps Prevent 80% of Cyber Attacks – Protects against common cyber threats such as malware, phishing, and unauthorised access.
✔ Required for UK Government Contracts – Essential for businesses handling sensitive data or government work.
✔ Boosts Customer Confidence – Demonstrates that your organisation takes cybersecurity seriously.
✔ Reduces Cybersecurity Insurance Costs – Many insurers offer reduced premiums for Cyber Essentials-certified businesses.
Get Certified with IT Code Today!
Let us handle your Cyber Essentials certification so you can focus on running your business. Contact IT Code today to get started!
