Cyber Essentials Certification / London & UK
Cyber Essentials certification in London
this is IT helps London practices get — and stay — Cyber Essentials certified. We get your security controls into shape, guide you through the assessment in plain English, and keep the basics maintained so renewal never becomes a scramble. Real engineers, no jargon, no scare tactics.
Win more work
Certification is increasingly required in tenders, frameworks and by larger clients. We help you tick the box credibly — and use it to stand out, not just to qualify.
Plain-English guidance
We translate the five controls into what they actually mean for your setup, do the remediation that's needed and walk you through the self-assessment so the answers are honest and right.
Certified, then kept there
Our managed support maintains the controls year-round — patching, device management, access — so each annual renewal is a formality, not a fresh project.
How we get you certified
We start with an honest look at where you stand against the five Cyber Essentials controls — firewalls, secure configuration, access control, malware protection and patch management. We fix the gaps, prepare your self-assessment (or your Cyber Essentials Plus audit), and then fold the controls into ongoing managed support so staying compliant is just how things run.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme covering five core security controls — firewalls, secure configuration, access control, malware protection and patch management. Certifying shows clients and insurers you have the basics right.
Can you help us get Cyber Essentials certified?
Yes. We get your controls into shape, walk you through the self-assessment in plain English and help you over the line — then keep you there, so certification isn't a yearly scramble.
What's the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials is a verified self-assessment. Cyber Essentials Plus adds an independent technical audit of your systems. We can prepare you for either and advise which one your clients or contracts actually require.
Why do AEC practices need Cyber Essentials?
It's increasingly a condition of winning work — many public-sector projects, main contractors and larger clients require it in tenders and frameworks. It's also a clean, credible way to show you take protecting project data seriously.
How long does certification take?
If your controls are already in good shape it can be quick — a matter of days to a couple of weeks. Where there's remediation to do first, we'll give you a clear, honest plan rather than a surprise.
Do you keep us compliant after certification?
Yes. Our managed support keeps the underlying controls maintained year-round — patching, device management and access control — so each annual renewal is straightforward rather than a fresh project.
