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Cyber Essentials Certification

Cyber Essentials Basic
Cyber Essentials Plus

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    English

Cyber Essentials certification proves that your business has the essential security measures in place. This certification is endorsed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and delivered by Sophlee Ltd.

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Our experience with applying for the Cyber Essentials certification has been a very smooth process. It was very speedy from the point of view we registered through to the certification being granted. There were helpful guides available and the application itself was well laid out and easy to work through. We'd highly recommend for anyone looking to certify their proactive approach to potential cyber security threats.

Liv Morris, Water Direct

We found the re-certification process to be very straight forward indeed. From submission to award in less than 24 hours, we were suitably impressed with the speed and efficiency of the service we received.

Mike Easdon, Cartus

Cyber Essentials Certification with APMG was extremely straight-forward with their slick system, allowing for a swift certification process. Highly Recommended

Alex Sweeting, 4 Way Diagnostics

Cyber Essentials PLUS is the UK’s number one cyber security certifications, it implements five essentials controls which all organisations can implement to eradicate up to 80% of common cyber security threats.

 

APMG has partnered with Sophlee Limited to give all organisations a clear, affordable and supportive route to achieve certifications for either Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus.

 

Once you have achieved the certification, you will also be eligible for Cyber Essentials insurance provided by the IASME consortium.

Cyber Essentials Basic - Micro Organisations (1-9 Employees)

Cyber Essentials Basic

Cyber Essentials basic application self-assessment for micro organisations only such as self-employed and sole-traders

    Specifications
    Language(s)
    English
    • We'll send you a link to a secure portal to complete your application
    • Complete the questionnaire online, at your own pace
    • Micro organisations only
    • Organisations who have or are tendering for a government contract working with sensitive data such as Ministry of Defense or the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
    • Organisations looking to be certified to the NCSC Cyber Essentials scheme
    • Protect your business and your technology from hackers
    • Peace of mind that you are following best practice
    • An affordable way to show customers you are protecting their data

    For Micro Organisations

    As a micro organisation you may be focused on a singular business activity and might not have the time to focus on your security concerns. Cyber Essentials was developed to help your organisation address the key principles of cyber protection to show the basic steps your organisation needs to take to mitigate the most probable threats.

    Together with Capula, APMG has created a number of solutions that suit a variety of budgets, with as much or as little help as needed to pass the certification - Allowing you to focus on what matters to your organisation.

    £360.00

    Cyber Essentials Basic - Small Organisations (10-49 Employees)

    Cyber Essentials Basic

    Cyber Essentials basic application self-assessment for small organisations.

      Specifications
      Language(s)
      English
      • Upon payment receive your application link within 24 hours.
      • Complete your application at your own pace.
      • Organisations looking to be certified to the NCSC Cyber Essentials scheme
      • Small organisations only
      • Small organisation currently participating in a government contract working with sensitive data such as Ministry of Defense or the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
      • Become certified to a national cyber security standard, endorsed by the National Cyber Security Centre
      • Assurance that your procedures, processes and people are equipped at mitigating the most common cyber security threats
      • Certificate of assurance by a registered Certification Body (CB)

      For Small Organisations

      As a small organisation you may be focused on specific business activities and might not have the resources to perform regular cyber security audits against standards of increased complexity such as 27001 or NIST. Cyber Essentials by APMG and Capula is designed to help your organisation adhere to the key principles of protection - what are the basic steps your organisation needs to take to mitigate the most threats, and what is the critical path of activities needed to take to ensure ongoing mitigation against these threats.

      £480.00

      Cyber Essentials Basic - Medium Organisations (50-249 Employees)

      Cyber Essentials Basic

      Cyber Essentials basic application self-assessment.

        Specifications
        Language(s)
        English
        • Complete the application on one encompassing platform
        • Collaborate across teams and stakeholders
        • Receive your application link within 24 hours
        • Organisations looking to be certified to the NCSC Cyber Essentials scheme
        • Medium sized organisations only (50-249 Employees)
        • Medium organisations currently participating in a government contract working with sensitive data such as Ministry of Defense or the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
        • Take back control of your data and ensure your processes are inline with the latest NCSC Recommendations
        • Gain a business wide certification by an NCSC registered Certification Body (CB)
        • Ensure multiple departments are on the same page and business wide principles are being applied correctly

        For Medium organisations

        As a Medium organisation your business activities are likely diverse and varied. You could be focused on a considerable number of business activities and projects, processing a large quantity of data, or, the opposite. Cyber Essentials by APMG and Capula is an all-rounder, designed to help your organisation shortcut to the key principles of protection no matter how complex or simplified your current set up is to make sure the key controls are still being adhered to.

         

        £540.00

        Cyber Essentials Basic - Large Organisations (250+ Employees)

        Cyber Essentials Basic

        Cyber Essentials basic application self-assessment for Large organisations of over 250 employees.

          Specifications
          Language(s)
          English
          • Cross-team working on one platform
          • Receive your application link within 24 hours
          • Upload relevant documents and policies to support your application
          • Organisations looking to be certified to the NCSC Cyber Essentials scheme
          • Large Organisations of more than 250 employees
          • Large organisations currently participating in a government contract working with sensitive data such as Ministry of Defense or the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
          • Provides a comprehensive outlook on how your organisation processes and protects assets and data
          • Ensure that a large subset of your devices have been individually verified by a qualified assessor
          • Assurance that key multiple departments, teams and stakeholders are on the same page with regards to cyber security procedures

          For Large Organisations

          As a large organisation your business activities are likely complex. It is common for large organisations to be operating in multiple sectors, adhering to multiple standards and processing large and varied quantities of data - providing a considerable amount of risk from a security standpoint. Cyber Essentials by APMG and Capula is an all-rounder, designed to help your organisation ensure that no matter how complex, the key principles of protection are understood, applied and the executed by your team.

          £600.00

          Cyber Essentials PLUS Self-Assessment

          Cyber Essentials Plus

          The self-assessment package includes the Cyber Essentials certification; the self assessment is an assessment only package. You will be benchmarked against the cyber essentials and cyber essentials plus standard, where you will receive your result.


            Specifications
            Language(s)
            English
            • Cyber Essentials PLUS certificate
            • Cyber Essentials PLUS digital badge
            • Use of the Cyber Essentials PLUS certification to use on your website
            • Cyber Essentials results report
            • Organisations looking for skilled help to become Cyber Essentials certified
            • Reassure customers that you are working to secure your IT against cyber attack
            • Gain a clear picture of your organisation's cyber security level
            • Attract new business with the promise you have cyber security measures in place

            What is included

            • Materials only
            • Cyber Essentials Questionnaire Included
            • External Vulnerability Scan
            • Internal vulnerability scan (on-site)
            • Workstation assessment
            • Cyber Essentials results report
            • Certification
            £1,674.00

            Cyber Essentials PLUS Remote Assistance

            Cyber Essentials Plus

            This includes a 2-hour webinar assistance to brief you on your current cyber security posture and provide assistance prior to submitting your application and undergoing your Cyber essentials Plus test.

              Specifications
              Language(s)
              English
              • Cyber Essentials PLUS certificate
              • Cyber Essentials PLUS digital badge
              • 2 Hour Webinar Assistance
              • Internal vulnerability scan (on-site)
              • Organisations who need a level of skilled support to help complete their application
              • If you are confident about how to complete the questionnaire but have a few questions
              • An approved IASME Cyber Essentials PLUS assessor to help and deliver the assessment
              • Become compliant to the highest level of Cyber Essentials PLUS available
              • Get the expert advice and support you need

              What is included

              • Remote assistance
              • Cyber Essentials questionnaire included
              • External vulnerability scan
              • Internal vulnerability scan (on-site)
              • Workstation assessment
              • Cyber Essentials results report
              • 2 Hour Webinar assistance
              • Certification
              £1,974.00

              Cyber Essentials PLUS On-site support

              Cyber Essentials Plus

              The most popular level includes a consultant visiting your office to work with you and provide a pre assessment gap analysis report. This report will enable you to see all your current blockers prior to submitting.

                Specifications
                Language(s)
                English
                • Organisations who would like a professional to visit them.

                What is included

                • On-site Support
                • Cyber Essentials questionnaire included
                • External vulnerability scan
                • Internal vulnerability scan (on-site)
                • Workstation assessment
                • Cyber Essentials results report
                • On-site Consultant Assistance
                • Pre assessment gap analysis report
                • Certification
                £2,814.00

                Cyber Essentials

                Our experience with applying for the Cyber Essentials certification has been a very smooth process. It was very speedy from the point of view we registered through to the certification being granted. There were helpful guides available and the application itself was well laid out and easy to work through. We'd highly recommend for anyone looking to certify their proactive approach to potential cyber security threats.

                Liv Morris, Water Direct