Cyber Essentials Plus Certification - Dial A Geek

Take your business’s cybersecurity to the next level with Cyber Essentials Plus certification.

The advanced next step for businesses serious about their cyber security essentials – and the gold standard for demonstrating real-world protection against modern threats.

Building on the foundation of the UK government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme, Cyber Essentials Plus involves rigorous independent testing to ensure your systems can withstand the most common cyber threats.

This is not just a box-ticking exercise. Achieving Cyber Essentials Plus certification shows clients, partners, and investors that your business has been thoroughly assessed and certified by accredited professionals.

What is Cyber Essentials Plus?

Cyber Essentials Plus is the advanced level of the government’s Cyber Essentials scheme, introduced to provide businesses with hands-on verification of their cybersecurity measures. While the standard Cyber Essentials certification relies on self-assessment, Cyber Essentials Plus requires an independent audit and technical verification.

It’s the ideal solution if you want to prove that your business doesn’t just talk about cybersecurity – it actively defends against real-world attacks.

The threats are real – and growing:

Malware, ransomware, phishing scams, and email-based attacks continue to cost businesses millions. Government agencies, major commercial partners, and high-value tenders increasingly expect Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation as a baseline requirement.

With Cyber Essentials Plus certification, you’ll demonstrate that you meet the highest standards outlined in the Cyber Essentials checklist and that your business is proactively defending itself against these threats.

What’s the Difference Between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?

While Cyber Essentials focuses on self-assessment, Cyber Essentials Plus involves:

A full, independent audit of your cybersecurity controls
External vulnerability scans
Internal testing of systems and devices
Real-world simulations of common cyber attacks

Achieving Cyber Essentials Plus certification is a powerful way to show that your business’s cybersecurity measures have been verified by experts and proven to work under pressure.

Cyber Essentials Plus Requirements

To meet Cyber Essentials Plus requirements, your business must have:

1. Secure Configuration
Your devices, systems, and software must be securely configured to reduce vulnerabilities. This includes using strong passwords, disabling unnecessary services, and enforcing Two-Factor Authentication for sensitive systems.

2. Malware Protection
Your systems must restrict the execution of malicious code. You’ll need to implement solutions like application whitelisting or sandboxing, ensuring untrusted software can’t cause harm.

3. Firewalls and Boundary Defences
Properly configured firewalls are essential for blocking unauthorised access. Cyber Essentials Plus certification checks that your network is protected by strong perimeter defences and that all devices, including remote ones, meet these standards.

4. User Access Controls
Access to systems and data must be carefully controlled. Your business should follow the principle of least privilege, ensuring employees can only access the resources necessary for their roles.

5. Security Update Management
Regular patching and updates are essential to close vulnerabilities. Cyber Essentials Plus requires evidence of effective update management processes across your systems.

How to Achieve Cyber Essentials Plus with Dial A Geek

Getting your Cyber Essentials Plus certificate doesn’t have to be complicated.

At Dial A Geek, we simplify the entire process, handling everything from initial assessments to final certification. As a certified Cyber Essentials accreditation body, we guide you through each stage, ensuring you meet all Cyber Essentials Plus requirements without unnecessary stress.

Our experts will:

Conduct a Cyber Essentials check to review your current setup
Provide a clear Cyber Essentials checklist tailored to your business
Help you implement any changes needed to meet the required standards
Carry out the formal Cyber Essentials Plus certification process

We also offer training and ongoing support to maintain your certification, helping you stay protected against future threats.

Cyber Essentials Plus Certification Cost

While the Cyber Essentials Plus certification cost is higher than the basic scheme, it offers significantly greater assurance for your clients and stakeholders. The investment in this advanced accreditation is often a requirement for securing larger contracts and partnerships – particularly those involving government or sensitive industries.

Dial A Geek offers transparent pricing and can include your certification as part of our comprehensive Protect & Grow packages.

Why Cyber Essentials Plus Matters

Today’s cyber threats are sophisticated and constantly evolving. Relying solely on self-assessment isn’t enough for businesses that want to protect their reputation, secure sensitive data, and win larger contracts.

With Cyber Essentials Plus certification, you’ll:

Prove your systems have been independently tested and verified
Strengthen your defences against malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks
Meet key cybersecurity requirements for government tenders and major partnerships
Reassure investors and customers that their data is safe with you

Don’t leave your cybersecurity to chance. With Cyber Essentials Plus, you can demonstrate that your business isn’t just compliant – it’s secure, resilient, and ready to grow.

Start Your Cyber Essentials Plus Journey Today

Dial A Geek makes achieving Cyber Essentials Plus simple. We take care of every step, from initial Cyber Essentials certification through to the advanced Plus level.

Our Protect & Grow packages include everything you need to:

Complete the Cyber Essentials certification check
Meet Cyber Essentials Plus requirements
Gain your Cyber Essentials Plus certificate

With over 17 years of experience and more than 1000 successful certifications delivered, we’re trusted by businesses across the UK.

Talk to us today about Cyber Essentials Plus certification and discover how we can help secure your future success.

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Cyber Essentials Q&A

 Cyber Essentials (and  Cyber Essentials Plus) are a UK government-backed cybersecurity scheme that helps businesses protect themselves against the most common cyber threats, like phishing, malware, and ransomware. It provides a checklist of essential security measures that every organisation should have in place, making it an ideal starting point for improving cybersecurity.

That depends on why you need this certification. If it’s only to ensure your company’s overall cyber security, basic Cyber Essentials may be enough. However, you may need Cyber Essentials Plus if you’re looking to apply for investment, work with the government, or work with a client who requires this level of compliance.

The Cyber Essentials self-assessment certification is the first step to Cyber Essentials Plus, so you’ll need to start with it anyway.

Yes! We help you achieve Cyber Essentials certification during the onboarding process to our Managed Services (we aim to get this done in the first 6-8 weeks of supporting you). Furthermore, the certification fee for the first year of Cyber Essentials is included in the price of all the Protect & Grow plans!

We are a Cyber Essentials Certification Body and a National Cyber Security Centre’s Assured Service Provider so we’ll take you through the assessment, provide all the tech, and certify you, all in-house, at a fraction of the price.

Cyber Essentials focuses on:
Secure Configuration: Ensuring your systems are set up securely and unused settings or functions are removed.
Malware Protection: Preventing harmful software from executing or accessing sensitive data.
Firewalls: Setting up a secure boundary between your network and external threats.
User Access Controls: Limiting access to files and systems based on employees’ roles.
Security Update Management: Keeping systems up-to-date with patches and updates to fix vulnerabilities.

Yes! Dial A Geek help you achieve Cyber Essentials certification during the onboarding process to our Managed Services (we aim to get this done in the first 6-8 weeks of supporting you). Furthermore, the certification fee for the first year of Cyber Essentials is included in the price of all the Protect & Grow plans!
We are a Cyber Essentials Certification Body and a National Cyber Security Centre’s Assured Service Provider so we’ll take you through the assessment, provide all the tech, and certify you, all in-house, at a fraction of the price. Dial A Geek simplifies your journey to Cyber Essentials certification. We assess your current setup, address any gaps, and handle the certification process in-house as an accredited certification body. Our goal is to make cybersecurity compliance straightforward and stress-free.

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Cyber Essentials Plus

Take your business’s cybersecurity to the next level with Cyber Essentials Plus certification.

What is Cyber Essentials Plus?

What’s the Difference Between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?

Cyber Essentials Plus Requirements

How to Achieve Cyber Essentials Plus with Dial A Geek

Cyber Essentials Plus Certification Cost

Why Cyber Essentials Plus Matters

Start Your Cyber Essentials Plus Journey Today

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