Cyber Essentials

Cyber Essentials Consultancy That Gets Your Business Certified Without the Stress

Cyber Essentials certification often appears simple on the surface. However, once businesses begin the process, uncertainty quickly sets in. Questions feel open to interpretation, technical requirements are unclear, and even small configuration mistakes can result in a failed submission.

Cyber Essentials consultancy removes that risk. Instead of guessing how controls should be implemented, businesses receive clear guidance, practical remediation, and full support through to certification.

Whether you need Cyber Essentials or the more rigorous Cyber Essentials Plus, Britannia IT manages the entire process and ensures your systems meet the required standard.

Why Businesses Struggle With Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus

Although Cyber Essentials is a government-backed scheme, it assumes a level of technical understanding that many businesses do not have in-house.

Common challenges include unclear firewall configurations, incorrect user permissions, unmanaged devices, missing security updates, and uncertainty around how questions should be answered. These issues often cause businesses to fail the assessment despite being close to compliance.

Cyber Essentials Plus adds further complexity by introducing hands-on technical testing. Without expert support, this stage can feel intimidating and difficult to prepare for.

What Our Cyber Essentials Consultancy Includes

Our Cyber Essentials consultancy service provides end-to-end support for both certification levels.

First, we review your existing IT environment to identify gaps against the Cyber Essentials requirements. Then, we carry out the necessary remediation work to bring systems into line. This may include securing devices, tightening user access, configuring firewalls, improving malware protection, and ensuring updates are applied correctly.

Once your environment is ready, we handle the assessment on your behalf. We complete the submission accurately, manage communication with the certification body, and resolve any queries that arise.

For Cyber Essentials Plus, we also prepare your systems for the technical audit and support you throughout the testing process to ensure a successful outcome.

What Cyber Essentials Covers

Cyber Essentials focuses on protecting organisations against common cyber threats by ensuring key technical controls are implemented correctly.

These controls include:

  • Secure configuration of devices and systems
  • Protection against malware
  • Controlled user access and permissions
  • Firewalls and boundary security
  • Regular updates and patch management

Our consultancy ensures these controls are applied properly in real-world environments, not just documented on paper.

What Cyber Essentials Plus Adds

Cyber Essentials Plus builds on the same controls but goes further by validating them through independent technical testing.

Instead of relying solely on a questionnaire, Cyber Essentials Plus includes:

  • External vulnerability scanning
  • Internal security checks
  • Device and configuration verification
  • Confirmation that controls are actively enforced

This additional testing provides stronger assurance to customers, partners, and auditors that security controls are genuinely in place and effective.

Which Certification Is Right for Your Business?

Cyber Essentials is often sufficient for smaller organisations or those looking to meet baseline compliance requirements. It is also commonly required for public sector contracts.

Cyber Essentials Plus is better suited to businesses handling sensitive data, working in regulated industries, or needing higher levels of assurance. Many organisations choose Plus certification to demonstrate a stronger security posture and stand out during supplier assessments.

We will advise honestly on which level is appropriate based on your business, not simply push the highest option.

Why Choose Britannia IT for Cyber Essentials Consultancy

Britannia IT provides Cyber Essentials consultancy as part of a wider managed IT and cyber security service.

Our engineers understand both the technical requirements of the scheme and the realities of running a business. We focus on practical improvements that reduce risk, rather than box-ticking exercises designed only to pass an assessment.

Most importantly, we take ownership of the entire process. From preparation and remediation through to submission and audit support, we manage everything and guide you to certification with minimal disruption.

Because we also deliver managed IT support, cyber security, Microsoft 365 services, and backup solutions, we can address issues quickly without relying on third parties..

How Cyber Essentials Fits With Our Other Services

Cyber Essentials works best when supported by ongoing IT and security management.

Many customers combine Cyber Essentials consultancy with:

Managing these services together helps businesses remain compliant beyond the point of certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you complete the Cyber Essentials assessment for us?
Yes. We prepare your systems and complete the submission on your behalf.

Can you support Cyber Essentials Plus audits?
Yes. We prepare your environment and support you through the full technical assessment.

What if we fail an assessment?
We identify the issues, correct them, and manage the resubmission process.

How long does certification take?
This depends on your current setup, but most businesses complete the process within a few weeks.

Do we need managed IT support to stay compliant?
No, but ongoing support makes it significantly easier to maintain compliance year after year.

Speak to Us About Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus

If you want Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus certification without confusion or stress, speak to the team at Britannia IT. We provide clear consultancy, practical remediation, and full management of the certification process from start to finish.