Cyber
Essentials Plus
Cyber Essentials Plus Certification Support Service
yber Essentials Plus is the UK Government-backed certification that proves your organisation takes cybersecurity seriously. It goes beyond the basic Cyber Essentials by including a hands-on technical audit to verify that your security controls are properly implemented and effective. Achieving this certification demonstrates to clients, regulators, and partners that your business meets a recognised national standard for protecting data and systems from common cyber threats.
ITHelpDirect will guide you through every stage of the Cyber Essentials Plus process. Our team begins with a detailed review of your existing systems to identify any gaps against the standard’s technical requirements. We then provide a clear action plan and can assist with implementing the necessary security measures — from patch management and access controls to secure configuration — ensuring your network and devices are ready for assessment.
Once your systems meet the requirements, ITHelpDirect will coordinate the independent audit with an accredited certification body and support you through to successful accreditation. We also offer ongoing maintenance and review services to help you stay compliant year after year. With ITHelpDirect managing the process, you can achieve certification efficiently and strengthen your overall cyber resilience.
Initial Readiness Assessment
Gap Analysis & Action Plan
Technical Remediation
Pre-Audit Testing
Certification Management
Ongoing Compliance Support
Why Choose ITHelpDirect for Cyber Essentials Plus Certification?
At ITHelpDirect, we take cybersecurity seriously protecting your organisation with a proactive, hands-on approach. Our team uses trusted tools, proven methods, and continuous monitoring to defend against viruses, malware, and data breaches. With experience across schools and businesses, we tailor every solution to your environment, ensuring compliance, reliability, and total peace of mind.
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Reduced risk and Boosted Reputation
Achieving Cyber Essentials certification significantly reduces the risk of cyberattacks by ensuring that core security measures are in place across your organisation. It validates that systems are properly configured, devices are protected against common threats, and software is regularly updated to close vulnerabilities. This structured approach to cybersecurity minimises the likelihood of breaches, data loss, and costly downtime.
At the same time, certification enhances your organisation’s reputation. It demonstrates a clear commitment to protecting client and partner data, building trust with stakeholders and customers. For public sector tenders or contracts requiring compliance, Cyber Essentials serves as a recognised benchmark of credibility and professionalism showing that your business takes cyber security seriously and operates to a nationally approved standard.
get your Cyber Essentials Plus?
ITHelpDirect can guide organisations through every stage of the Cyber Essentials Plus certification process. The company performs a detailed pre-assessment to identify security gaps against the scheme’s five core controls firewalls, secure configuration, access control, malware protection, and patch management. Its engineers implement technical remediations, update policies, and verify endpoint and network security readiness. This ensures clients meet all compliance requirements before undergoing the formal audit.
Once systems are prepared, ITHelpDirect coordinates with the accredited assessment body, provides on-site or remote technical support during testing, and resolves any findings quickly. After certification, it offers continuous monitoring, patch management, and staff awareness training to maintain compliance. This proactive approach not only achieves Cyber Essentials Plus status but strengthens long-term cyber resilience and reduces risk of breaches.
Remain compliant
Demonstrating compliance with the UK GDPR 2021 and Data Protection Act 2018 shows that your organisation manages personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently. These regulations require strong measures to protect individuals’ privacy and ensure accountability in how data is collected, stored, and processed.
By achieving Cyber Essentials Plus certification, you further validate that your organisation has independently verified technical controls in place to defend against common cyber threats. It confirms that your systems are secure, regularly tested, and meet government-backed standards for cybersecurity.
Together, UK GDPR/DPA compliance and Cyber Essentials Plus certification provide assurance to clients and partners that your business values data protection, minimises risk, and maintains trust through verified security practices.