Cyber Essentials support

Get Cyber Essentials-ready without the guesswork.

Understand the questions, fix technical gaps and prepare an accurate submission with support at every stage.

Is it right for you?

Choose cyber essentials support when you need:

UK SMEs that want a recognised security baseline

Suppliers asked by customers to demonstrate Cyber Essentials

Organisations that want to fix likely gaps before they apply

What’s included

Clear work. Clear ownership.

01

Scope review

Confirm which people, devices, cloud services and networks must be included in the assessment.

02

Review of all five controls

Check firewalls, secure configuration, security updates, user access and malware protection.

03

A prioritised fix plan

Explain each gap and show your team which changes are needed before submission.

04

Evidence preparation

Help your team answer accurately and gather the technical information behind those answers.

05

Submission guidance

Guide the organisation through the self-assessment and the questions that commonly cause confusion.

What happens after you start.

01

Assess

Confirm the scope and check current alignment with all five technical controls.

02

Fix

Close the identified gaps and verify the information that supports each answer.

03

Submit

Prepare the completed self-assessment for review through the authorised certification process.

The result

What your organisation gains.

  • A stronger baseline against common cyber attacks
  • A reliable record of devices, access and security configuration
  • Evidence to meet customer and supply-chain requirements
  • A clearer, more controlled path to certification

Common questions about Cyber Essentials support.

What does Cyber Essentials cover?

It focuses on five technical controls: firewalls, secure configuration, security update management, user access control and malware protection.

Does Cyberkashfox award the certificate?

No. Cyberkashfox helps you prepare. The authorised Cyber Essentials certification process assesses the submission and awards the certificate.

What is Cyber Essentials Plus?

It uses the same five control requirements as Cyber Essentials, with an additional independent technical assessment. The right route depends on the assurance your organisation needs.

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