Do I need Cyber Essentials?
Whilst it's not essential for you to have Cyber Essentials unless you wish to apply for UK government contracts, we highly recommend you achieve certification for the basic protection of your organisation against cyber security threats.
What are the benefits of Cyber Essentials certification?
By having Cyber Essentials certification, you will be more protected against the most common security threats. It helps build trust with customers by demonstrating that cyber security is important in your organisation. All certified organisations are listed on the NCSC’s [...]
What is the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials is a verified self-assessment certification that demonstrates an organisation has the required cyber security controls in place. Cyber Essentials Plus is based on the same technical requirements as Cyber Essentials, but it also includes a technical audit of [...]
What if we need some guidance with Cyber Essentials?
Shift Key Cyber are an Assured Service Provider for NCSC. The Cyber Advisors (Cyber Essentials) scheme is specifically aimed to help UK small and medium organisations by offering reliable and cost-effective cyber security advice, and where required, practical hands-on [...]
How much does Cyber Essentials cost?
Cyber Essentials follows a tiered pricing structure depending on the size of your business. It is a verified self-assessment process which follows the pricing structure shown in the table below. Business Size Cost Micro organisations (0-9 Employees) [...]
What is the difference between ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials?
Both certifications establish controls needed to protect your business from cyber threats and are beneficial in their own rights, but also can co-exist together. Cyber Essentials provides you with five fundamental controls to protect against common threats, making it [...]