Cyber Essentials Certification

Protect your business from the most common cyber threats.

Cyber Essentials certification is one of the simplest and most effective ways for UK businesses and charities to strengthen their security. It focuses on the core technical controls that prevent the majority of commodity cyber attacks, giving your organisation immediate, practical protection.

Cyber Essentials certification has been mandatory since 1 October 2014 for businesses bidding for central government contracts that involve handling sensitive and personal information or the provision of certain technical products and services.

At CNI Security Solutions, we are an IASME-accredited provider and a Certifying Body for the Cyber Essentials programme, which means we can conduct your assessment, report the outcome to the scheme administrators (IASME), and ultimately, issue the certificate if you pass. We have helped dozens of SMEs, charities, and non-profit organisations to achieve certification quickly and with clarity.

Who needs Cyber Essentials Certification?

Small and medium-sized organisations looking to demonstrate basic cyber hygiene, improve their security posture, or meet supply-chain requirements all need some level of cyber essentials certification. Some supply chains are now making Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus a requirement in their procurement process.

Why CNI Security?

• Clear guidance throughout the assessment

• Review of your self-assessment responses

• Identification of gaps and what needs fixing

• Fast, friendly communication (no jargon)

• Issuing the official Cyber Essentials certificate

Why it matters

• Reduces your organisation’s exposure to common attacks and helps you to guard against up to 80% of IT security breaches

• Builds customer and partner trust

• Supports insurance eligibility

• Often required for tenders and contracts

Get certified with confidence and get your security basics right.

How to get Cyber Essentials Certified

The basic assessment includes a vulnerability scan and a self-assessment questionnaire designed to evaluate the effectiveness of your existing security measures.

The self-assessment questionnaire has two key objectives: gathering technical scoping information and assessing the strength and effectiveness of your current security controls.

Whether you are beginning your cybersecurity journey or renewing your Cyber Essentials certification, support is available at every stage. A consultant-led approach provides one of the most straightforward and efficient pathways to achieving Cyber Essentials certification.

With remote expert guidance, tailored policy documentation, and complimentary retesting included, gaining Cyber Essentials certification is a simpler and more accessible process.