# Cyber Essentials: UK Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus

> The UK government-backed scheme proving basic cyber hygiene, required for many UK public contracts.

URL: https://securei3.com/standards/cyber-essentials/
Category: Cybersecurity frameworks: Attestation / assessment
Provider: Secure iQube (independent consultancy; ISO certificates are issued by accredited certification bodies; SOC and ISAE reports by licensed CPA and audit firms, which Secure iQube can arrange through partner firms)


Cyber Essentials covers five technical control areas, firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection and security update management. Cyber Essentials Plus adds independent technical testing. We prepare organisations, including non-UK suppliers to UK clients, for the assessment.

## Who it is for

- Suppliers to UK government and enterprises
- SMEs wanting a recognised baseline

## Benefits

- Eligibility for UK public contracts

## How Secure iQube helps

1. **Scoping**: Agree the systems, services and criteria in scope, and whether a Type 1 or Type 2 report fits your customers and timeline.
2. **Readiness assessment**: Map existing controls to the criteria, identify gaps and design missing controls with owners and evidence.
3. **Remediation**: Put policies, tooling and processes in place, and rehearse evidence collection so it is routine, not a scramble.
4. **Assessment coordination**: We help you engage an accredited Cyber Essentials certification body, prepare the evidence and support you through the assessment and any follow-up actions.
5. **Observation period and report**: For Type 2, we monitor controls through the observation window and help you respond to exceptions before the report is issued.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long is Cyber Essentials valid?

Certification is valid for twelve months and must be renewed annually.

Related: https://securei3.com/standards/cis-controls/, https://securei3.com/standards/iso-27001/

Contact: https://securei3.com/contact/: info@securei3.com