Practical, Straightforward Cyber Protection — Without the Complexity
Achieving Cyber Essentials certification can feel daunting. If you run a small business without any in-house IT expertise, 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 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?
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification scheme helping businesses protect themselves from common cyber threats.
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 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.
What do you get with Cyber Essentials 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
Assistance completing and submitting your Cyber Essentials application.
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.
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 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 journey!
Cosurica – Supporting People Powering Business since 2007.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cyber Essentials
Is Cyber Essentials mandatory in the UK?
Cyber Essentials 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 certification take?
For small businesses with basic controls already in place, certification can often be achieved within a few weeks.
Can we get Cyber Essentials without an internal IT team?
Yes. Many small businesses successfully achieve certification with external IT support and structured guidance.
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 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, you are significantly reducing your exposure to common cyber risks such as phishing and ransomware.