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Cyber Essentials Plus

Government-Backed Certification for Robust Cyber Defences

In today’s digital landscape, cyber security isn’t just an option; it’s a fundamental necessity. For UK businesses aiming to mitigate common cyber-attack risks, safeguard sensitive data, and build unwavering customer trust, Cyber Essentials Plus certification is your strategic imperative. It’s the definitive proof that your organisation is not only aware of cyber threats but actively and effectively managing them.

Elevate Your UK Cyber Security & Win Trust

What is Cyber Essentials Plus Certification?

Cyber Essentials Plus is the advanced tier of the UK Government’s renowned Cyber Essentials scheme. Designed to fortify organisations against most common internet-based cyber-attacks, this standard defines critical technical controls for enhancing your IT infrastructure’s security posture.

Unlike the basic Cyber Essentials, which relies on a self-assessment, Cyber Essentials Plus involves a rigorous hands-on technical audit of your systems by an independent, accredited assessor. This robust verification process ensures your security measures are not just documented but are demonstrably in place and operating effectively. It provides tangible peace of mind that your digital defences are robust, protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data on all internet-facing devices.

Why Choose Cyber
Essentials Plus? The Strategic Advantage

Cyber Essentials Plus isn’t merely a compliance exercise; it’s a powerful business accelerator. It builds upon the foundational Cyber Essentials certification, guiding businesses to implement sophisticated and effective cyber security measures.

By achieving this certification, your organisation will:

  • Strengthen Cyber Defences: Significantly reduce vulnerabilities and bolster protection against prevalent cyber threats.
  • Boost Customer Trust: Clearly demonstrate a profound commitment to data protection, fostering stronger relationships with clients and partners.
  • Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Help your business consistently meet essential security and regulatory requirements, including those for Government contracts.
  • Gain Competitive Advantage: Differentiate your organisation in the marketplace by showcasing robust cyber security practices.
  • Enhance Operational Resilience: Minimise the risk of costly disruptions from cyber incidents, ensuring business continuity.
  • Unlock New Opportunities: Access markets and secure contracts that mandate verified cyber security credentials.

This certification is invaluable for any UK organisation, regardless of size or sector, aiming to enhance data protection and demonstrate unparalleled commitment to cyber security.

Understanding the
Cyber Essentials Plus Process

The Cyber Essentials Plus certification process is designed for thoroughness and effectiveness. It focuses on validating five key technical controls:

  1. Firewalls and Internet Gateways: Establishing a robust barrier to control incoming and outgoing network traffic.
  2. Secure Configuration: Ensuring all systems and devices are securely set up to minimise vulnerabilities.
  3. User Access Control: Restricting access to sensitive data and systems to only authorised personnel.
  4. Malware Protection: Deploying and maintaining effective antivirus and anti-malware solutions.
  5. Patch Management: Consistently updating software and devices with the latest security patches.

To be eligible for Cyber Essentials Plus, your organisation must first hold a valid Cyber Essentials certificate (typically less than two months old when starting the Plus assessment). The self-assessment from your Cyber Essentials application forms an integral part of the Plus process.

The Hands-On Technical Audit: What to Expect

Unlike the self-assessed Cyber Essentials, the “Plus” tier involves a comprehensive technical audit by an independent assessor. This includes:

  • Authenticated Vulnerability Scanning: Assessing user endpoints (including internet-facing servers) for weaknesses.
  • External Vulnerability Scanning: Checking your internet-facing infrastructure for exploitable flaws.
  • Password Guessing Tests: Simulating brute-force attacks on exposed authentication services.
  • Email Attachment Tests & Web Browser Download Checks: Verifying your defences against malicious content delivered via common attack vectors.
  • Mobile Device Review: Assessing the security posture of smartphones and tablets.

We rigorously examine these controls through practical testing, ensuring they don’t just exist on paper but actively protect your business.

Ready to Fortify Your Defences?

The journey to Cyber Essentials Plus certification demonstrates a formidable commitment to cyber security. At TRAIBCERT LIMITED, we simplify this crucial process, guiding you from initial assessment to successful certification.

Ready to elevate your cyber security posture and gain a significant competitive edge?

Get a Tailored Quote for Your
Cyber Essentials Plus Certification

The cost for Cyber Essentials Plus certification is not a fixed fee, as it involves a detailed technical audit customised to your organisation’s size, complexity, and IT infrastructure.

To receive a precise and competitive quotation for your Cyber Essentials Plus assessment, please contact us today. Our experts will discuss your specific needs and provide a transparent breakdown of the investment required to secure this vital certification.

Don’t leave your business vulnerable. Invest in proven cyber security excellence with Cyber Essentials Plus.

Your Path to Cyber
Essentials Plus: Clear Pricing & Expert Guidance

Investing in Cyber Essentials Plus isn’t just about compliance; it’s about securing your future, building trust, and unlocking new opportunities. At TRAIBCERT LIMITED, we make this critical investment transparent and tailored to your unique business needs.

Transparent Pricing: Your Investment in Cyber Security Excellence

Our Cyber Essentials Plus assessment fees are scaled to reflect the size and inherent complexity of your organisation, ensuring fair and exceptional value.

Starting Price (ex. VAT)

Micro

(0-9 Employees) £1,499

Small

(10-49 Employees) £1,999

Medium

(50-249 Employees) £2,499

Large

(250+ Employees) £2,999

Please note: The final cost may vary slightly based on the specific scope and complexity identified during the initial consultation. This tiered structure ensures a precise reflection of the audit effort required.

Prerequisites & Seamless Transition:

Q: Do I need a current Cyber Essentials certificate to apply for Cyber Essentials Plus?

A: Absolutely. Cyber Essentials Plus builds directly on the foundational Cyber Essentials. You must possess a valid Cyber Essentials certificate, ideally no older than 2 months at the time of your Plus assessment completion.

  • Crucial Timeline: The Cyber Essentials Plus audit must be completed within 3 months of your Cyber Essentials certificate issue date. If your current certificate falls outside this window, or you don’t have one, we can bundle the self-assessment for you.

Need to secure your foundational Cyber Essentials first? Select ‘No’ below, and we’ll seamlessly add the Cyber Essentials self-assessment to your package.

Yes, I have a valid CE certificate (<3 months old) 

 No, I need Cyber Essentials

Tailored Support Levels: Your Choice, Your Confidence

We understand that every organisation’s journey to Cyber Essentials Plus is unique. Choose the level of support that best suits your team and readiness:

  • Standard Service:
    • Included: Comprehensive audit, initial report.
    • Remediation: If issues are found, you’ll have 30 days for remediation and one free re-scan.
    • Outcome: If the second audit is not passed, a new assessment purchase will be required.
  • Extra Help Package (+£1,200.00):
    • Elevated Support: A dedicated pre-audit meeting to thoroughly discuss the process and prepare your team.
    • Guided Journey: Ongoing support throughout your audit.
    • Multiple Rescans: Benefit from several free rescans to ensure success.

Please note: While we provide unparalleled support, we cannot guarantee a pass, as final certification depends on your full adherence to the standard.

Accelerate Your Certification: Fast Track Option

Need to get certified quickly? Our Fast Track service prioritises your audit for an expedited process.

  • Fast Track Service (+£800.00):
    • Priority Scheduling: Your first audit booked within 1 week.
    • Dedicated Focus: Receive priority service throughout the entire assessment.

TRAIBCERT LIMITED: Your Trusted UK Cyber Essentials Plus Certification Body

As a leading UK-based Cyber Essentials Plus Certification Body, TRAIBCERT LIMITED is uniquely positioned to guide your organisation. We are accredited by the IASME Consortium, the sole Cyber Essentials Accreditation Body for the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

This means you partner with an expert team that is not only deeply familiar with the scheme’s intricacies but is also at the forefront of its delivery in the UK. We understand the specific nuances of the UK’s cyber security landscape and provide pragmatic, clear, and efficient pathways to certification.

Next Steps: Get Your Personalized Investment Plan Today!

Ready to demonstrate your robust cyber defences and gain a competitive edge?

The best way to understand the precise investment for your business is to receive a personalised quote. Our experts will assess your specific needs and outline a package that ensures your journey to Cyber Essentials Plus certification is efficient, effective, and tailored.

Don’t wait. Secure your future with TRAIBCERT LIMITED.

REQUEST YOUR PERSONALISED CYBER ESSENTIALS PLUS QUOTE

Renew Your Cyber Essentials
Plus Certificate with TRAIBCERT LIMITED

Maintaining your Cyber Essentials Plus certification is crucial for continuous protection and demonstrating ongoing commitment to cyber security. We make the renewal process straightforward, whether you’re re-certifying with us or transferring from another provider.

Here’s how to renew your certificate in 3 easy steps:

Step 1

Initiate Your Renewal & Reconfirm Your Scope

  • For Existing Clients: Our team will proactively send you a friendly reminder well in advance of your certificate’s expiry date.
  • For New Clients (Transferring Renewal): Simply contact us directly, letting us know you wish to transfer your Cyber Essentials Plus renewal to TRAIBCERT LIMITED. We’ll guide you through the initial setup.

In both cases, you will need to resubmit your Cyber Essentials self-assessment questionnaire. You can usually copy details if your setup hasn’t significantly changed or update it to reflect any system modifications. This ensures your documented controls are current.

Step 2

Schedule & Complete Your Technical Audit

Once your updated self-assessment is submitted, we will work with you to schedule your comprehensive technical audit. This hands-on assessment, conducted by our expert auditors, verifies that your five core cyber security controls are still robust, effective, and fully implemented. This is the crucial step that distinguishes Cyber Essentials Plus and confirms your ongoing adherence to the standard.

Step 3

Receive Your Renewed Certification!

Upon successful completion of the technical audit, we will process your results swiftly. You will then receive your new Cyber Essentials Plus certificate, typically within five working days of a successful audit. This re-certification confirms your organisation remains protected against common cyber threats for another 12 months, allowing you to continue leveraging its benefits for trust, compliance, and competitive advantage.

Ready to renew or transfer your Cyber Essentials Plus certification? Contact TRAIBCERT LIMITED today to get started!

Your Edge in Cyber
Essentials Plus: Partner with TRAIBCERT

Getting Cyber Essentials Plus certified doesn’t need to be complex. TRAIBCERT makes it simple, fast, and highly effective, freeing up your valuable time and resources.

Discover our difference:

  • Smart Automation: Our streamlined compliance flow, featuring pre-configured controls and templates, means you achieve Cyber Essentials Plus status with unmatched speed and ease.
  • Unified Security Dashboard: See your entire security and compliance landscape in one place, with continuous monitoring of your critical IT infrastructure.
  • Eliminate Redundancy: Leverage existing efforts. We intelligently integrate with frameworks like SOC 2 or ISO 27001, showing how your current security practices already contribute to Cyber Essentials Plus.
  • Direct Expert Access: Benefit from advanced technical guidance provided by our dedicated in-house support team, ensuring a smooth and rapid certification journey.
  • Trusted Authority: Certify with confidence. Our ASCB-accredited services mean your Cyber Essentials Plus certificate proudly displays the Crown & Tick mark, a definitive sign of government-backed security excellence for your clients.

Choose TRAIBCERT for an efficient, supported, and confident path to leading cyber security certification.

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Navigating Your Cyber
Essentials Plus Journey: Essential Insights

Embarking on Cyber Essentials Plus certification raises common questions, particularly around operational practices and scope. Here, we clarify key requirements to ensure a smooth and successful assessment:

Optimising Your Patch Management for Compliance

A frequent concern we encounter relates to the immediate deployment of system updates. While a cautious approach to new software patches is understandable, for Cyber Essentials Plus, critical and high-severity updates are non-negotiable.

To maintain compliance, all such patches must be applied within 14 days of their release. During your technical audit, you’ll need to demonstrate robust processes for achieving this. Failure to update operating systems or applications within this timeframe after a patch becomes available will result in major non-compliance findings, which can regrettably lead to an unsuccessful assessment. Proactive and timely patching is fundamental to your cyber defence posture.

Maintaining Assessment Scope Integrity

It’s vital to understand that the scope of your Cyber Essentials Plus assessment must precisely mirror that of your initial Cyber Essentials (Basic) certification.

Any significant alterations to your IT environment after passing your Basic assessment – whether it’s a notable increase or decrease in devices, or fundamental changes to your network topology – will invalidate your Plus assessment. Should such changes occur, a new Cyber Essentials (Basic) assessment, reflecting the revised scope, would be required before proceeding with Plus. Consistency is key.

Strategic Timelines for Cyber Essentials Plus Completion

Once you’ve successfully achieved your Cyber Essentials (Basic) certification, a clear timeline is set for progressing to Plus. You have a window of 90 days to successfully pass your Cyber Essentials Plus technical audit.

Upon the official commencement of your Plus assessment, a 30-day remediation period is allocated to address any identified issues. This 30-day window is inclusive within the overall 90-day limit. Should remediation not be completed within this timeframe, the Plus assessment will unfortunately result in a fail, necessitating a restart from the Cyber Essentials (Basic) level. Planning and prompt action are paramount.

Leveraging Your Cyber Essentials Plus Achievement

Upon successful certification, your organisation gains a powerful symbol of its security commitment. Your Cyber Essentials Plus certificate will be registered publicly, and crucially, you are authorised to display the Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus badge prominently on your website and within your email signatures. This serves as an immediate and verifiable trust signal to your clients, partners, and stakeholders.

Addressing “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) in Scope

A common question concerns personal devices used by staff. The answer is clear: all employee-owned devices that access company data or connect to your organisation’s network are definitively within the scope of your Cyber Essentials Plus assessment. This includes mobile phones, tablets, and personal laptops.

It is imperative that you maintain oversight of these devices, ensuring they utilise supported models and that their operating systems are consistently kept up to date with the latest security patches. Comprehensive device tracking and robust BYOD policies are essential for maintaining your certified security posture.

  • How quickly can I get certified? Once your Cyber Essentials is in place and our technical audit is complete, we aim for a quick turnaround, typically within five working days for your report.
  • What if I fail the audit? We provide detailed feedback and a 30-day remediation period to help you address any identified issues and re-attempt certification.
  • Can overseas organisations get certified? Yes, we assist organisations globally.
  • Does ISO 27001 replace Cyber Essentials Plus? While ISO 27001 is a more comprehensive information security management system, Cyber Essentials Plus focuses specifically on core technical controls and may be a contractual requirement for UK government work. They are complementary certifications.
  • How long does the certification last? Certificates are valid for 12 months. We’ll send a reminder to help you recertify annually and maintain your strong security posture.