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Cyber Essentials

Achieving Cyber Essentials certification helps to significantly lower the risk of cyber attacks by implementing essential security measures & controls.
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Achieving Cyber Essentials certification helps to significantly lower the risk of cyber attacks by implementing essential security measures & controls.

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Cyber Essentials is a scheme that has been designed by the UK government in order for businesses to adopt good practices within IT. Due to the rigorous testing organisations must go through, it can be difficult to achieve. The certification will align your organisation with a set of standard controls that is designed to help you combat cyber crime.

Become Cyber Essentials certified

The starting point for any company looking to become Cyber Essentials certified, would be to undertake an assessment, simply to know your starting point. Our team have years’ of experience of delivering cyber improvement initiatives, awareness training and the complete Cyber Essentials certification process. Our team will provide a friendly and professional service to guide your organisation through the Cyber Essentials process.
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Become Cyber Essentials certified
The starting point for any company looking to become Cyber Essentials certified, would be to undertake an assessment, simply to know your starting point. Our team have years’ of experience of delivering cyber improvement initiatives, awareness training and the complete Cyber Essentials certification process. Our team will provide a friendly and professional service to guide your organisation through the Cyber Essentials process.
Book a call today

7.7million cyber crimes were experienced by businesses over the past year. That’s over half of all businesses in the UK.

We are dedicated to helping you achieve the Cyber Essentials certification, a crucial first step in enhancing your cybersecurity. This certification can reduce your cyber risk profile by at least 92%. In the UK, the relevant certifications are Cyber Essentials (Standard & Plus), while the international standard is IASME Cyber Baseline & Assurance. Every organisation needs a cyber certificate that includes real, effective cybersecurity controls before addressing any other measures.

We understand that some of the Cyber Essentials self-assessment questions can be challenging, especially if you lack a technical IT background or have a complex company structure. Our team at CSG is here to provide reliable and cost-effective cybersecurity advice and practical support.

Our experienced Cyber Essentials team will evaluate whether your organisation meets the criteria required for the certification. Should there be the requirement of remediation or even implementation of further technologies to achieve this certification, we will offer alongside this process. This will help to decomplicate the process and work load fully supporting you through the certification.


Cyber Essentials is a government-backed certification involving a self-assessment questionnaire, covering five key technical controls that will help protect you against cyber crime. Our team will walk you through this process as a guided service.


Cyber Essentials Plus requires you to be Cyber Essentials certified before considering achieving Cyber Essentials Plus. Along with the same controls this certification level will require further evidence of not only technical controls, but an assessment of your IT systems.

Overview of Cyber Essentials

“It helps Adexsi staff sleep at night knowing we have reliable backups in place, and we continually look to CSG for updates and guidance to further strengthen our backup processes. Their deep expertise in our industry is invaluable, unlike a general IT company, CSG provides us with engineers who genuinely understand our environment and the challenges we face, ensuring that issues are resolved quickly and effectively.”

Reduced risk of cyber attacks

Achieving Cyber Essentials certification helps to significantly lower the risk of cyber attacks by implementing essential security measures and controls, protecting your business from common threats.

Compliance with industry standards

Many industries and supply chains require businesses to meet specific cybersecurity standards. Cyber Essentials certification ensures that your organisation complies with these requirements, enhancing your credibility and trustworthiness.

Lower insurance premiums

Cyber Essentials certification can lead to reduced insurance premiums, as it demonstrates to insurers that your business has taken proactive steps to mitigate cyber risks.

Enhanced reputation

Being certified shows your commitment to cybersecurity, which can boost your organisation’s reputation among clients, partners, and stakeholders, giving you a competitive edge in the market.

Cost savings

Implementing the Cyber Essentials controls can reduce the likelihood of a cyber attack, saving your business from potential financial losses, reputational damage, and legal fees.

Eligibility for government contracts

Important for any organisation that works within the public sector and has government contracts.

Reduced insurance premiums

Many insurers offer reduced premiums for businesses with Cyber Essentials certification, recognising the reduced risk.

Peace of mind

Knowing that your business is protected against common cyber threats, allowing you to focus on core operations without constant security concerns.

Case study:
Adexsi UK achieves Cyber Essentials certification 

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Case Study:
Adexsi UK achieves Cyber Essentials certification 

  • 5 min read

Sector: Construction Adexsi UK is part of the Adexsi group, a strongly recognised authority in the design,

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Explore our FAQs for Cyber Essentials

Explore our FAQs to see how we’ve supported diverse businesses across the UK.

Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification scheme designed to help organisations protect themselves against common cyber threats. It outlines five basic security controls that, when implemented correctly, can prevent around 80% of cyber attacks.

Achieving Cyber Essentials certification helps protect your organisation from common cyber threats, demonstrates your commitment to cybersecurity, can reduce insurance premiums, and is often a requirement for bidding on government contracts.

The five basic security controls are:

  1. Use a firewall to secure your internet connection.
  2. Choose the most secure settings for your devices and software.
  3. Control who has access to your data and services.
  4. Protect yourself from viruses and other malware.
  5. Keep your devices and software up to date.

Achieving Cyber Essentials certification helps SMEs protect against common cyber threats, demonstrates a commitment to cybersecurity, and can enhance business reputation and customer trust.

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