Cyber Essentials Certification
At Daffodil IT, we help businesses across Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, Chesterfield and the surrounding areas prepare for and achieve Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification. As a Cyber Essentials Plus certified business ourselves, we understand the requirements, common challenges and practical steps needed to successfully complete the assessment.
Whether you’re applying for the first time or renewing your certification, our team will guide you through the process and help ensure your business is ready.
Achieve Cyber Essentials Certification with Expert Guidance from Daffodil IT
Cyber Essentials is a government-backed certification scheme designed to help businesses protect themselves against common cyber threats and demonstrate their commitment to cybersecurity. Many businesses, particularly those working with the public sector or handling sensitive information, now require Cyber Essentials certification as part of their procurement process.
Whether you’re working towards Cyber Essentials certification for the first time or preparing for Cyber Essentials Plus, Daffodil IT can help.
Our experienced team supports businesses across Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster and Chesterfield with practical advice, technical expertise and tailored guidance to help achieve certification with confidence.
What is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is a UK Government-backed certification scheme that helps businesses defend against the most common cyber attacks.
The certification focuses on five key technical controls:
- Firewalls and internet gateways
- Secure configuration
- User access controls
- Malware protection
- Security updates
Achieving certification demonstrates that your business has implemented fundamental cybersecurity measures and takes protecting its systems and data seriously.
Our Cyber Essentials Services
Readiness Assessments
Understand where your business stands.
We review your existing IT environment and identify any areas that may prevent you from achieving certification, providing practical recommendations to address any gaps.
Remediation & Preparation
Helping you meet the requirements.
Our engineers work with you to implement the technical controls required for Cyber Essentials, including security updates, user access management, secure configuration and endpoint protection.
Cyber Essentials Certification Support
Guiding you through the assessment process.
We’ll help you complete the self-assessment questionnaire, provide advice throughout the certification journey and ensure you’re fully prepared before submission.
Cyber Essentials Plus Preparation
Building confidence for independent testing.
Cyber Essentials Plus includes hands-on technical verification of your security controls. We’ll help prepare your systems and users for the additional testing required, giving you the best possible chance of success.
Need Help with Cyber Essentials?
We can help you prepare for and achieve Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
Benefits of Cyber Essentials for
Your Business
Cyber Essentials certification offers a range of benefits for businesses of all sizes.
It can help you:
- Demonstrate your commitment to cybersecurity
- Increase trust with customers and suppliers
- Meet supply chain and tender requirements
- Reduce the risk of common cyber attacks
- Strengthen your overall security posture
- Support cyber insurance requirements in some cases
Why Choose Daffodil IT?
At Daffodil IT, we don’t just help businesses achieve Cyber Essentials certification – we follow the same standards ourselves.
As a Cyber Essentials Plus certified IT MSP, we understand the practical requirements involved and provide clear, jargon-free guidance tailored to your business.
Our proactive approach helps minimise delays, reduce stress and ensure you’re well prepared for assessment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials involves a self-assessment questionnaire that is independently verified by a certification body. Cyber Essentials Plus includes additional technical testing to confirm that your security controls are operating effectively in place.
Can you help us prepare for Cyber Essentials?
Yes. We provide readiness assessments, technical remediation and ongoing guidance to help businesses meet the requirements before completing their certification.
Do you carry out the certification?
No. Certification is awarded through an organised certification body. Our role is to prepare your business, help address any gaps and support you throughout the process to maximise your chances of success.
Can you help with Cyber Essentials Plus?
Absolutely. We can prepare your business for the additional testing involved in Cyber Essentials Plus and ensure your systems are ready for assessment.
Is Cyber Essentials only for large businesses?
No. Cyber Essentials is suitable for businesses of all sizes and is particularly valuable for small and medium-sized businesses looking to improve their cybersecurity and demonstrate best practice.
Get Ready for Cyber Essentials Certification
Let’s build a stronger cybersecurity foundation for your business.
