Practical, Straightforward Cyber Protection — Without the Complexity
If you run a small business without any in-house IT expertise, whenever someone mentions you should work towards getting Cyber Essentials Plus certification, it might feel like a definite ‘Not Now! Maybe one day…’
It doesn’t have to be daunting. You don’t have to put it off until later. A quiet enough time to think about it might never come.
That’s where we step in. With our Cyber Essentials Plus Support for Small Businesses, designed for businesses with 20-50 computer users, we provide you with the right controls, implemented in the right way, without the process being complicated or confusing.
We get it done, so you can sit back and relax in the knowledge your business is taking cyber security seriously.
What Is Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials Plus is a UK government-backed certification scheme helping businesses protect themselves from common cyber threats. It’s best suited for:
- Businesses handling sensitive client data
- Organisations in regulated sectors
- Companies wanting additional assurance
- Supply chain partners requiring higher verification
It focuses on these five core areas:
- Secure configuration – set up devices securely, minimising ways that a cyber-criminal can find a way in
- Access control – Control who can access your data and services and what level of access they have
- Malware protection – Identify and immobilise viruses or other malicious software before it has a chance to cause harm
- Patch management – Prevent cyber criminals using vulnerabilities they find in software as an access point to your systems
- Firewalls and gateway security – Create a security filter between the internet and your network
Your successful certification demonstrates that your organisation takes cyber security seriously.
Why Cyber Essentials Plus Matters
Achieving certification brings these benefits:
- Improves customer trust
- Strengthens your position in tenders
- Supports cyber insurance requirements
- Reduces the risk of ransomware and phishing attacks
- Provides structured cyber governance
For many businesses, it’s quickly becoming a commercial expectation rather than an optional extra.
For businesses handling sensitive client data, in regulated sectors, needing additional reassurance, or with supply chain partners requiring higher verification, we recommend the Cyber Essentials Plus certification route.
What do you get with Cyber Essentials Plus Support?
Practical, hands-on guidance tailored to small organisations from 20-50 users:
Initial Readiness Assessment
Assessment of your systems by our Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). They highlight any gaps.
Remediation Support
Clear, step-by-step guidance to address required improvements.
Policy and Documentation Guidance
Helping you meet certification requirements without unnecessary complexity.
Certification Support
Completion and submission of your Cyber Essentials Plus application. Arrangement of the independent vulnerability testing. Assessing the results of the independent vulnerability testing. We will advise on and implement any required improvements, then submit your systems for retest.
Designed for Businesses Without Internal IT Teams
We spare you the technical jargon.
Enterprise-level security systems are not necessary in most small businesses!
A full-time IT department is not required!
You need clarity, structure, and experienced guidance.
That’s exactly what we provide.
Start Your Cyber Essentials Plus Journey with Cosurica
Cyber security doesn’t need to feel overwhelming.
We make it manageable, practical, and commercially valuable.
Engage Cosurica for your Cyber Essentials Plus journey!
Cosurica – Supporting People Powering Business since 2007.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cyber Essentials Plus
Is Cyber Essentials Plus mandatory in the UK?
Cyber Essentials Plus is not legally mandatory, but it is required for many government contracts and increasingly expected in private sector supply chains.
How long does Cyber Essentials Plus certification take?
For small businesses with basic controls already in place, Cyber Essentials certification can often be achieved within a few weeks. Cyber Essentials Plus may take a little longer, but is still achievable within a matter of a few months, even if the vulnerability testing reveals there’s some work to do to tighten up further.
Can we get Cyber Essentials Plus without an internal IT team?
Yes. Many small businesses successfully achieve certification with external IT support and structured guidance from experienced and qualified assessors.
What is the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials is a self-assessment certification. Cyber Essentials Plus includes independent technical verification and vulnerability testing.
Does Cyber Essentials Plus prevent all cyber attacks?
No certification can prevent every possible threat. However, by applying the solid foundation of the 5 core security controls of Cyber Essentials Plus, plus independent vulnerability testing of your IT systems, you are significantly reducing your exposure to common cyber risks such as phishing and ransomware.