Cyber Essentials certification
    Government-Backed Certification

    Get Cyber Essentials Certified

    Protect your business, meet compliance standards, and gain peace of mind with expert guidance from Osiris IT. As an official certification body, we support you through the whole process and certification.

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    Pick a time that suits you and speak to one of our Cyber Essentials experts — no obligation.

    IASME-accredited certification body
    Trusted by businesses across the UK
    Most clients certified in 2–4 weeks
    Free assessment — no obligation

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    Free Readiness Check

    Not sure if you're ready?

    Take our quick readiness quiz to find out where you stand. Answer 10 straightforward questions about your current setup and we'll email you a personalised breakdown — free, no obligation.

    Takes about 3 minutes
    Covers all 5 Cyber Essentials controls
    Personalised report sent to your inbox

    Cyber Essentials Readiness Quiz

    10 quick questions — get your score by email

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    Understanding the Basics

    What is Cyber Essentials?

    A government-backed scheme that helps you protect your organisation against a whole range of the most common cyber attacks.

    Government Standard

    Developed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), it sets the standard for basic cyber hygiene for UK businesses.

    Protection Focus

    Focuses on five key controls that, when implemented correctly, can prevent around 80% of cyber attacks.

    Business Growth

    Essential for bidding on government contracts and demonstrating security commitment to customers and partners.

    Key Benefits

    Why Get Certified?

    Beyond compliance, Cyber Essentials offers tangible benefits for your business reputation and bottom line.

    Government-Backed Security

    Demonstrates your commitment to cybersecurity with official UK Government certification.

    Win Government Contracts

    Essential requirement for businesses bidding on government contracts handling sensitive information.

    Build Customer Trust

    Show clients and partners that you take data protection seriously with visible certification.

    Lower Insurance Premiums

    Many cyber insurance providers offer reduced premiums for Cyber Essentials certified businesses.

    Business growth with security
    Expert Support

    How Osiris IT Helps

    We don't just tick boxes. We partner with you to ensure your security is robust and your certification process is smooth.

    Expert Guidance

    Our certified consultants guide you through every step of the certification process.

    Technical Assessment

    We assess your current security posture and identify any gaps that need addressing.

    Quick Implementation

    We implement required security controls efficiently, minimizing disruption to your business.

    Certification Support

    We handle the application process and support you through the official assessment.

    Certification Journey

    Timeline to Certification

    A typical journey from initial consultation to full certification takes 2-4 weeks.

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    Week 1

    Initial Consultation & Gap Analysis

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    Week 2

    Remediation & Implementation

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    Week 3

    Pre-Assessment Scan

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    Week 4

    Official Assessment

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    Ongoing

    Maintenance & Compliance

    Week 1

    Initial Consultation & Gap Analysis

    We kick off with a comprehensive review of your current systems. Our experts identify exactly what needs to change to meet the Cyber Essentials standard, providing you with a clear roadmap.

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