IT Governance is a CREST-accredited Cyber Essentials certification body, meaning that this service includes an external vulnerability scan that independently verifies your security status.
This service will help you achieve CREST-accredited Cyber Essentials certification with a lot of help from us. It is conducted online and includes:
The CREST-accredited Cyber Essentials scheme is now closed to new entrants with effect from 1 April 2020. IT Governance is unable to accept new customers under the replacement scheme until contractual issues have been addressed. As soon as they have, we can process new Cyber Essentials certification applications.
This service will give you a good chance of achieving a CREST-accredited Cyber Essentials certification at the first attempt. It is designed for organisations with little or no knowledge of the five controls (secure configuration, boundary firewalls, access controls, patch management and malware protection), as well as those that do not know their scope or the IP range that should be tested. We also recommend this solution for large organisations with complex organisational structures.
If you need a lot more help than the two hours of Live Online consultancy to define your scope, or to further understand the five Cyber Essentials control areas (secure configuration, boundary firewalls, access controls, patch management and malware protection), we recommend that you purchase our Get A Lot of Help package instead as that includes a full day of on-site consultancy. We will then be able to help you through all areas of the application process in greater detail.
The package includes a free vulnerability scan for up to 16 IP addresses. If you have more than 16 IP addresses, you will need to purchase additional IP packages in packs of 16. If you fail your external scan, a rescan will need to be purchased, plus any additional IP packages that you need.
You will receive the documentation toolkit within 48 hours of your purchase and we’ll contact you at the same time to schedule your on-site consultancy. Your consultancy can be split between on-site and Live Online consultancy. Any unused consultancy time will not be credited back.
If you require further consultancy support, you can buy additional Live Online support here >>
View all the repeat testing and assessment fees here >>
Read our Cyber Essentials FAQ for further information >>
The Cyber Essentials scheme is a world-leading, cost-effective assurance mechanism for companies of all sizes to demonstrate that the most important cyber security controls have been implemented.
It provides five security controls that, according to the UK government, could prevent “around 80% of cyber attacks”.
Correctly implemented cyber security has the additional advantage of driving business efficiency throughout the organisation, saving money and improving productivity.
Implementing the five controls correctly will help protect your organisation.
Focus on your core business objectives knowing that you are protected from the majority of cyber attacks.
Demonstrate your commitment to protecting your own data and that of your customers and suppliers.
Cyber Essentials will permit you to work with the UK government and Cyber Essentials Plus will give you the opportunity to work with the MOD.
Boost your reputation and have a greater chance of winning contracts.
Cyber insurance agencies often look more favourably on organisations that have achieved Cyber Essentials certification.