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Cyber Essentials Certification for UK SMEs

Cyber Essentials | Cyber Essentials Plus | Fast-Track Certification

Get Cyber Essentials Certified — Quickly and Confidently

We help UK businesses achieve Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus with a clear, structured approach that reduces risk and ensures audit success.

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Cyber Essentials Made Simple

Dejas Consultancy supports small and medium-sized businesses across Nottingham and the UK to achieve Cyber Essentials certification efficiently.

Our expert-led approach ensures your systems are secure, compliant and ready for certification without unnecessary complexity.

Our Cyber Essentials Approach

Gap Analysis

Assess your environment against Cyber Essentials requirements.

Remediation

Fix gaps and implement security controls quickly.

Certification

Guide you through Cyber Essentials or CE+ audit.

Ongoing Assurance

Maintain compliance and improve security posture.

What We Assess

Firewalls

Secure internet gateways and network protection.

Secure Configuration

Harden systems to reduce vulnerabilities.

Access Control

Manage user permissions and authentication.

Malware Protection

Prevent, detect and respond to malicious threats.

Patch Management

Keep systems updated and secure.

Typical Remediation Activities

MFA Deployment

Enable multi-factor authentication across all users.

Access Review

Remove unnecessary admin privileges.

Endpoint Security

Deploy and configure endpoint protection tools.

Firewall Hardening

Review and strengthen firewall configurations.

Patch Processes

Implement structured update and patch management.

Cyber Essentials vs Cyber Essentials Plus

Feature Cyber Essentials Cyber Essentials Plus
Assessment Type Self-assessment questionnaire Independent technical audit
Level of Assurance Baseline protection against common threats Independently verified and tested security controls
Verification Method Organisation completes and submits assessment External assessor performs vulnerability testing
Audit Required No Yes
Best For General SME compliance and good practice Businesses working with government or sensitive data
Security Assurance Basic level of security Higher level of validated protection

Typical Timeline

Week 1

Assessment and gap analysis.

Weeks 2-4

Remediation and improvements.

Week 5

Pre-audit validation.

Week 6

Certification or CE+ audit.

Benefits of Cyber Essentials

Improved Security

Protect your business from common cyber threats.

Compliance

Meet requirements for contracts and regulations.

Win More Business

Increase trust with clients and partners.

Business Growth

Gain competitive advantage in tenders.

Why Choose Dejas Consultancy

Compliance Specialists

Experts in Cyber Essentials and ISO frameworks.

Fast-Track Delivery

Achieve certification in weeks, not months.

SME Focused

Tailored for small and growing businesses.

End-to-End Support

From gap analysis through to certification success.

Ready to Get Cyber Essentials Certified?

Book a free consultation and take the first step towards stronger security and compliance.

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