Is Cyber Essentials Worth It?

Are you considering Cyber Essentials for your business?

Is it really worth it 🤷‍♂️

So what is it?

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed cybersecurity certification scheme designed to help organizations of all sizes demonstrate their commitment to cybersecurity best practices

Achieving Cyber Essentials certification is relatively inexpensive, and involves a self-assessment questionnaire and an external vulnerability scan conducted by a certification body.

Cyber Essentials Plus is an additional step that provides a higher level of assurance by validation of your security measures through internal testing by a certification body.

Is it worth it?

While Cyber Essentials is not a comprehensive cybersecurity solution and should be seen as a baseline rather than a complete security strategy, it provides a solid foundation for organizations looking to improve their cybersecurity defences.

We believe it is worth the time, effort and cost to get certified for 3 good reasons:

1. It gives your business a baseline of security and focuses the minds of your staff more towards good security practices.
2. It provides assurance to your customers and prospects that you are taking security seriously, so may help you get more business.
3. You can get £25,000 of Cyber Liability insurance cover once you are certified.

How much is it likely to cost?

Costs vary depending on your business size and if you are self-certifying or have a managed certification service. But they start from around £480 for Cyber Essentials and £1,650 for Cyber Essentials Plus.

You will need to recertify annually.

If you would like more info or assistance with getting Cyber Essentials Certified, get in touch here.