Achieve Cyber Essentials Certification
Protect your organization with the UK government-backed scheme designed to guard against the most common cyber threats and demonstrate your commitment to data security.
What is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is a simple but effective, Government-backed scheme that will help you to protect your organization, whatever its size, against a whole range of the most common cyber attacks.
Cyber attacks come in many shapes and sizes, but the vast majority are very basic in nature, carried out by relatively unskilled individuals. They’re the digital equivalent of a thief trying your front door to see if it’s unlocked. Our certification services provide the "lock" your business needs.
Why Certify Your Business?
Beyond simple compliance, Cyber Essentials offers tangible business advantages.
Breach Prevention
Implement the five core technical controls to mitigate up to 80% of common cyber threats effectively.
Customer Trust
Display the Cyber Essentials badge to prove to your customers that you take their data security seriously.
Gov Contracts
Mandatory for many UK government contracts involving the handling of personal information or technical services.
Reduced Premiums
Many insurance providers offer lower cyber insurance premiums for organizations that are CE certified.
Certification Tiers
Choose the level of assurance that fits your organizational needs.
Cyber Essentials Basic
Ideal for small to medium businesses starting their security journey.
- Verified Self-Assessment
- Guided Questionnaire Support
- Official Certification Badge
- Cyber Insurance (Eligibility applies)
Cyber Essentials Plus
Advanced verification with technical audits for maximum protection.
- Everything in Basic tier
- External Vulnerability Scan
- Internal Technical Audit
- On-site or Remote Verification
The Certification Journey
A streamlined 5-step process to secure your business.
Application
Submit your initial details and choose your desired certification level with our guidance.
Self-assessment
Complete the technical questionnaire covering the five core security controls.
External scan
(Plus only) We perform a perimeter scan to identify public-facing vulnerabilities.
Internal audit
(Plus only) A technical review of your internal devices and security configurations.
Certification
Receive your official certificate and digital badge to showcase your compliance.
Why Choose Quarm Solutions?
Expert guidance from initial risk review to full certification.
Strategic Partner
We don't just audit; we partner with you to transform uncertainty into operational clarity.
Gap Identification
Our thorough review process identifies vulnerabilities before they become critical liabilities.
Remediation Strategies
We provide clear, actionable steps to fix security gaps and achieve compliance quickly.
IT Governance
Align your cybersecurity measures with broader IT governance and business goals.
Immediate Feedback
Our innovative readiness check provides instant insights into your current security posture.
Proven Excellence
A track record of helping organizations achieve measurable outcomes and operational excellence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the certification process.
How long does the certification process take?
For Cyber Essentials Basic, certification can often be achieved within 24-48 hours once the self-assessment is submitted. Cyber Essentials Plus typically takes 1-2 weeks due to the required technical audits and scans.
What is the difference between Basic and Plus?
Cyber Essentials Basic is a self-assessment verified by an assessor. Cyber Essentials Plus involves the same controls but requires an independent technical audit to verify that the controls are actually in place and working effectively.
Does Cyber Essentials cover GDPR compliance?
While Cyber Essentials is not a complete GDPR solution, it covers many of the technical security requirements of GDPR. It demonstrates that you have taken "appropriate technical and organizational measures" to protect personal data.
How often do I need to renew my certification?
Cyber Essentials certifications must be renewed annually to ensure your organization remains protected against evolving cyber threats and maintains its status for government contracts.
Ready to Secure Your Future?
Take the first step with our free readiness check and get immediate feedback on your security posture.