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Find the Right Cyber Essentials Package

Get certified faster, reduce cyber risk, and win more business with expert support from our in-house cyber team

Intouch Tech helps UK businesses achieve Cyber Essentials certification with clear guidance and practical security fixes aligned to the requirements. We make the process simple, reduce risk, and help you win more contracts. We support both Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus preparation.

Cyber Essentials certification is ideal for businesses looking to improve security, meet compliance, and win more work.

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“Intouch Tech made Cyber Essentials straightforward. Their cyber team handled everything, and we passed first time.”

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Certification You Can Trust

Cyber Essentials certification and (where required) Cyber Essentials Plus assessment are completed by an independent accredited certification body ensuring full compliance and recognition.

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CERTIFICATION LEVEL

Choose Your Cyber Essentials Certification Level

Get the right level of protection and the right certificate for your business, customers, and contracts.

What is Cyber Essentials?

Cyber Essentials is the UK government-backed cyber security certification that confirms your business has the essential controls in place to protect against common cyber threats.
It is completed through a structured self-assessment questionnaire, then independently reviewed by an accredited certification body.

The 5 Key Controls Covered

• Firewalls and secure internet gateways
• Secure configuration
• Access control
• Malware protection
• Security update management

What is Cyber Essentials Plus?

Cyber Essentials Plus includes everything in Cyber Essentials, but adds an independent technical audit to verify the controls are working in practice.

It is ideal for organisations requiring stronger assurance for larger contracts or regulated environments.

The Plus audit verifies areas such as:
• Patch levels and vulnerabilities
• Malware protection effectiveness
• Secure device configuration
• User access controls
• Internet-facing security

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Cyber Essentials doesn’t need to be complicated
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Do certificates have an expiry date?

Yes. Each certificate lasts 12 months, then you renew to stay certified.

How much does it cost to get Cyber Essentials certification?

The certification fee follows a tiered scale based on company size, using the standard micro, small, medium and large business definitions. On top of that flat fee, Intouch charges to run the whole process for you, priced on the size and complexity of your network. You get the full figure up front.

My organisation is not based in the UK. Can I still obtain Cyber Essentials certification?

Yes. Organisations outside the UK can certify too, and we handle the process the same way.

Do I have to obtain the first level of Cyber Essentials before going on to Cyber Essentials Plus?

You don't start with Plus, no. You pass the basic Cyber Essentials questionnaire first, because the Plus audit checks the answers you gave in it. Once you've got the basic certificate, you have 90 days to pass Cyber Essentials Plus.

What is the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?

Cyber Essentials basic is a 70-question self-assessment, independently verified, that confirms your security lines up with the framework. Cyber Essentials Plus goes further: we audit your systems with vulnerability tools to prove those controls actually hold up in practice.

How does Cyber Essentials compare to other certificates like ISO 27001?

Cyber Essentials sets a solid security baseline, but it doesn't go as deep as ISO 27001. It's a strong first step for businesses with no certification yet, turning good intentions into a recognised standard. Many of our clients earn Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus, then move on to ISO 27001, which asks for far more procedural and technical controls than Cyber Essentials covers on its own.

How long does Cyber Essentials take?

Most businesses certify within 7 to 10 working days.

Do I need Cyber Essentials to win contracts?

Often, yes. Many government and enterprise buyers won't work with you without it.

What if we're not ready?

Our in-house cyber team fixes the gaps with you before you submit.

Who issues the certificate?

An independent, accredited Cyber Essentials certification body awards it. Intouch Tech handles your preparation, guidance and project support.

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