Cyber Essentials Certification

Protect your organisation against online threats by achieving Cyber Essentials.
Cyber Essentials addresses five fundamental controls to help prevent cyber attacks:
Firewall configuration
Secure configuration
User access control
Patch management
Malware protection
Cyber Essentials certification is a UK government-backed scheme developed by the
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). It helps organisations protect themselves against cyber threats and demonstrates their commitment to Cyber Security. In 2020, IASME became the NCSC’s Cyber Essentials partner responsible for raising awareness of Cyber Essentials for organisations in the UK.
As an IASME trusted and licensed partner, our team guides organisations of all sizes through the process of achieving the Cyber Essentials certification – from start to finish.
By 2025, 60% of organisations will use cybersecurity risk as a significant determinant in conducting third-party transactions and business engagements. (Gartner)
Why be Cyber Essentials Certified?
- Help prevent cyber incidents
- Get a clear understanding of your organisation’s security posture – and what to do next
- Be eligible for work with government agencies that require certification
- Show your clients and partners you are serious about Cyber Security
Already Cyber Essentials Certified or want to progress to Cyber Essentials Plus?

Your result matters
It’s difficult to know where to start with Cyber Security. Becoming certified can seem like a daunting process, which is why we provide unlimited support, from start to finish. Our team won’t let you fail!
How we work
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We send you our Cyber Essentials questionnaire
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You fill in the details with help from our team
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We review your responses
to ensure you’re compliant
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Your answers are submitted to IASME. Congratulations. You are certified!
Get Cyber Essentials
Ready to get started? Purchase our service today, or speak to one of our team if you need more information.
Included in all pricing:
- Unlimited phone and email support
- Guided questionnaire with model answers
- Cost of certificate and administration with IASME
- £25,000 Cyber Insurance cover (T&C’s apply)
Talk to the team about spreading your payment over 12 months at no extra cost.
Save money with our Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus package
Happy clients
Supporting our clients with down to earth advice, explained simply, is our mission. Don’t just take our word for it though. Here are a handful of our testimonials from clients we work with.
“Highly recommended Forensic Control. From the very start of our CE+ journey, Jonathan was providing tremendous service to us in order to ensure we had all the necessary information and advice specific to our company. They was consistently providing clear and helpful guidance in order for us to best succeed with our certification and as such had a great outcome! Big thanks to Jonathan and Forensic Control.”
Christopher Price, Technical Operations Lead, Faculty
“We had our Cyber Essentials Plus certification done by Jonathan and his team. Quick responses and professional advice that went further than the scope. Brilliant service and aftercare. Going forward, we will be using Forensic Control services.”
Maris Hakman, The Royal Foundation
"Forensic Control is a firm of professional cyber security advisers who guided our organisation achieve a ISO equivalent i.e. IASME Gold Standard accreditation over an 18 month period. Their service added a lot of value to our IT Governance and overall organisational security awareness and competencies."
Selam Shibru, Bank Worker’s Charity
"Forensic Control have been professional, efficient and very responsive in any queries we had in regards to the company gaining it’s Cyber Essentials qualification. We are continuing to use their services to progress to Cyber Essentials Plus. Highly recommend”
Francesca MacLeod, Cordless Consultant
“We are a small company that relies on the security of our data. Forensic Control has been perfect at keeping us protected and up to date with all the latest trends. Very efficient when we have needed help.”
Andy Bibby, CEO 87%