Services / Cyber EssentialsCyber Essentials, made simple.
Get certified against the most common cyber threats — and show customers you take security seriously. We get South West businesses certification-ready and guide you through, first time.
Cyber SecurityA government-backed badge that proves the basics are covered.
Cyber Essentials is a certification scheme backed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). It sets out five straightforward technical controls that, done properly, stop the vast majority of common internet-based attacks.
It's become a genuine mark of trust — often required to win government contracts and increasingly expected by customers and supply chains. And getting it doesn't have to be painful. We do the heavy lifting, so you get the badge without the headache.
Netlogix helps businesses across the South West including Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall achieve and maintain Cyber Essentials certification.
Layered protectionWhat's included.
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Firewalls
A properly configured firewall between your systems and the internet, so only the traffic you want gets in and out.
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Secure configuration
Devices and software set up safely — default passwords changed, unnecessary features switched off, nothing left wide open.
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Security update management
Keeping everything patched and up to date, so known weaknesses are closed before anyone can use them against you.
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User access control
People get access to only what they need, admin rights are kept tight, and accounts are removed when someone leaves.
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Malware protection
Protection against viruses and malicious software across your devices, kept active and up to date.
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All five, handled
We assess each control against your setup, fix what needs fixing, and get the evidence ready for certification.
Frequently asked questions.
We’ve put together helpful information to give you a better understanding of what Cyber Essentials is and how partnering with Netlogix makes the process simple.
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Cyber Essentials is designed for organisations of all sizes that want to demonstrate their commitment to cybersecurity. It's particularly valuable for businesses handling sensitive data, working with larger organisations, or bidding for public sector contracts including MoD contracts.
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Cyber Essentials helps reduce cyber risk, demonstrates good security practices to customers and suppliers, and is often required for certain contracts and tenders. It also provides a clear framework for improving your organisation's security.
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While certification isn't a legal requirement, many organisations choose Cyber Essentials to strengthen their security posture, meet customer requirements, and gain a recognised cybersecurity certification.
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Many government and public sector contracts require suppliers to hold Cyber Essentials certification, particularly where sensitive information is involved.
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The timescale depends on your current systems, but most organisations can achieve certification quickly once any gaps have been addressed.
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Cyber Essentials is a self-assessment certification that demonstrates your organisation meets the government's baseline cybersecurity requirements. Cyber Essentials Plus includes an independent technical audit and vulnerability testing to verify that the controls are working effectively in practice.
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Cyber Essentials Plus includes a series of technical verification tests carried out by an accredited certification body. These tests validate that the security controls declared in your Cyber Essentials assessment are correctly implemented across your organisation.
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Cyber Essentials certification fees are set by IASME and are the same regardless of which certification body you use. Costs currently range from £320 + VAT for micro businesses (0-9 employees) to £600 + VAT for large organisations (250+ employees). Additional costs may apply if remediation work is required before certification. We can assess your current environment, identify any gaps and provide a clear fixed-price quote for any support needed to achieve certification. Cyber Essentials Plus costs vary depending on the assessment scope but normally start from £1500 + VAT.
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Yes. We can help you prepare for both Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus by identifying gaps, implementing required controls, and supporting you through the certification process. We’ve helped business across Plymouth, Devon, Cornwall and the South West achieve Cyber Essentials certification.
Get StartedReady to achieve Cyber Essentials certification?
Book a free Cyber Essentials review and we'll show you exactly where you stand, what's required, and how to achieve certification.