Cyber Essentials Support
Cyber Essentials Support Services in London
London IT provides expert Cyber Essentials support services in London, helping SMEs achieve certification quickly, securely, and with minimal disruption. Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme designed to protect organisations from common cyber threats and we guide you through the process end-to-end.
Our specialists assess your existing security controls across IT systems, user access, firewalls, malware protection, and software patching. We identify gaps, implement required changes, and ensure your organisation fully meets Cyber Essentials standards before submission.
Our specialists assess your existing security controls across IT systems, user access, firewalls, malware protection, and software patching. We identify gaps, implement required changes, and ensure your organisation fully meets Cyber Essentials standards before submission.
Why Choose London IT to Support Your Cyber Essentials Certification?
Choosing the right Cyber Essentials provider is critical. London IT brings proven experience supporting SMEs across London with Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification.We work closely with your team to:
• Align your systems with Cyber Essentials requirements
• Reduce risk and eliminate common compliance issues
• Simplify the assessment process and avoid delays
• Achieve certification with confidence
Our goal is to make Cyber Essentials certification simple, efficient, and stress-free, while strengthening your cyber security posture at the same time.Get certified. Stay compliant. Protect your business.
• Align your systems with Cyber Essentials requirements
• Reduce risk and eliminate common compliance issues
• Simplify the assessment process and avoid delays
• Achieve certification with confidence
Our goal is to make Cyber Essentials certification simple, efficient, and stress-free, while strengthening your cyber security posture at the same time.Get certified. Stay compliant. Protect your business.
What Does the Cyber Essentials Assessment Involve?
A Cyber Essentials assessment is a structured review of your IT environment to ensure it meets the UK government’s Cyber Essentials security requirements. London IT assesses your systems, policies, and controls to identify risks, close gaps, and prepare your business for successful certification.
Our Cyber Essentials assessment in London covers the following key areas:
Our Cyber Essentials assessment in London covers the following key areas:
Firewalls & Network Security
We review your network perimeter to ensure firewalls and routers are correctly configured to prevent unauthorised access and external threats.
Secure Device Configuration
We verify that devices are securely configured, unnecessary services are disabled, and operating systems and software are kept up to date.
User Access Management
We assess how access to systems and data is controlled, ensuring only authorised users can access sensitive information.
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Reviewing the measures in place to prevent and detect malware.
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Ensuring your systems and software are regularly updated with the latest security patches.
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Malware Protection
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Patch & Update Management
We ensure systems and applications are regularly updated with the latest security patches to reduce exposure to known vulnerabilities.
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Once the assessment is complete, you’ll receive a clear, actionable report outlining any required improvements. London IT then works with you to implement the necessary changes, ensuring your business is fully prepared to achieve Cyber Essentials certification quickly and with confidence.
Assess. Secure. Get Certified.
Assess. Secure. Get Certified.
What's the Difference
Cyber Essentials vs Cyber Essentials Plus.
Choosing the right Cyber Essentials certification depends on your business size, risk exposure, and client requirements. London IT helps SMEs across London select and achieve the correct level without overcomplicating the process.
Cyber Essentials
THE FOUNDATIONAL LEVEL
Cyber Essentials is the entry-level, government-backed cyber security certification designed to protect organisations from the most common cyber threats. It focuses on implementing the five core security controls required to meet the UK’s baseline cyber security standard.
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS:
• Completion of a Cyber Essentials self-assessment questionnaire
• Independent review by an accredited certification bodynswers are reviewed by an external certification body to ensure compliance.
BENEFITS
Cost-Effective: Ideal for SMEs starting their cyber security journey
Baseline Protection: Prevents up to 80% of common cyber attacks
Government Contracts: Meets the minimum requirement for some public sector contracts.
Contract Ready: Meets minimum requirements for many public-sector and supply-chain contracts
Cyber Essentials is the entry-level, government-backed cyber security certification designed to protect organisations from the most common cyber threats. It focuses on implementing the five core security controls required to meet the UK’s baseline cyber security standard.
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS:
• Completion of a Cyber Essentials self-assessment questionnaire
• Independent review by an accredited certification bodynswers are reviewed by an external certification body to ensure compliance.
BENEFITS
Cost-Effective: Ideal for SMEs starting their cyber security journey
Baseline Protection: Prevents up to 80% of common cyber attacks
Government Contracts: Meets the minimum requirement for some public sector contracts.
Contract Ready: Meets minimum requirements for many public-sector and supply-chain contracts
Cyber Essentials Plus
ADVANCE ASSURANCE
Cyber Essentials Plus builds on Cyber Essentials by adding a hands-on technical audit carried out by a certified assessor. It provides a higher level of assurance for businesses handling sensitive data or operating in regulated environments.
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS:
• Independent technical audit by a certified assessor
• Vulnerability scans and simulated attack testing.
• In-depth testing of workstations, servers, and mobile devices.
BENEFITS
Enhanced Assurance: Confirms security controls are correctly implemented and effective
Increased Trust: Demonstrates strong cyber security to clients, partners, and regulators
Reduced Risk: Identifies weaknesses before attackers can exploit them.
Cyber Essentials Plus builds on Cyber Essentials by adding a hands-on technical audit carried out by a certified assessor. It provides a higher level of assurance for businesses handling sensitive data or operating in regulated environments.
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS:
• Independent technical audit by a certified assessor
• Vulnerability scans and simulated attack testing.
• In-depth testing of workstations, servers, and mobile devices.
BENEFITS
Enhanced Assurance: Confirms security controls are correctly implemented and effective
Increased Trust: Demonstrates strong cyber security to clients, partners, and regulators
Reduced Risk: Identifies weaknesses before attackers can exploit them.
Which One Is Right for Your Business?
• Cyber Essentials is ideal for SMEs needing baseline protection and compliance
• Cyber Essentials Plus is recommended for organisations requiring greater assurance, stronger credibility, or client-mandated security standards
London IT provides end-to-end Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus support in London, guiding you from assessment through to certification.
Choose the right certification. Reduce risk. Win more contracts.
• Cyber Essentials Plus is recommended for organisations requiring greater assurance, stronger credibility, or client-mandated security standards
London IT provides end-to-end Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus support in London, guiding you from assessment through to certification.
Choose the right certification. Reduce risk. Win more contracts.
Achieving Your Certification
Achieve Cyber Essentials with Confidence
As a trusted Cyber Essentials support service in London, London IT provides expert, hands-on guidance to help your business achieve certification quickly and smoothly.
We guide you through the full Cyber Essentials assessment process, addressing gaps, implementing required controls, and ensuring your systems remain secure and compliant long after certification.Achieving Cyber Essentials helps protect your business, strengthen cyber security, and build trust with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
We guide you through the full Cyber Essentials assessment process, addressing gaps, implementing required controls, and ensuring your systems remain secure and compliant long after certification.Achieving Cyber Essentials helps protect your business, strengthen cyber security, and build trust with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
Want to pass Cyber Essentials first time?
100% Managed Cyber Essentials Service
We Take Care of Everything!
Remove complexity and risk with London IT’s fully managed, done-for-you Cyber Essentials service. We handle the entire process from assessment and remediation to submission and certification so you can focus on running your business.
Start your journey to a safer, more secure digital future with confidence.
Start your journey to a safer, more secure digital future with confidence.