Cyber Essentials Readiness and Certification Support
Readiness reviews, gap identification, remediation planning and certification support for businesses across Manchester and the North West.
Book a Readiness Review Talk to an ExpertWhat is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is the UK government-backed certification scheme that helps businesses protect against the most common cyber threats. It covers five technical controls that every organisation should have in place.
- Firewalls — protecting your network boundary from unauthorised access
- Secure Configuration — ensuring devices and software are configured securely by default
- User Access Control — limiting access to systems and data to those who need it
- Malware Protection — defending against viruses, ransomware and other malicious software
- Security Update Management — keeping software and devices patched and up to date
How We Help
- Readiness Review — assess your current position against the five Cyber Essentials controls
- Gap Identification — clearly document what needs to change before you can certify
- Remediation Planning — a prioritised action plan to close the gaps
- Certification Support — guidance through the self-assessment questionnaire and submission
- Cyber Essentials Plus — independent technical verification for businesses that require it
Note: Altitude provides preparation and readiness support. The certification itself is issued by an accredited certification body.
Related Pages
- IT Support Manchester
- Cyber Security Manchester
- Microsoft 365 Support Manchester
- Our Approach
- Security Assurance Services
- IT Support North West
Common Questions
- Do I need Cyber Essentials if I am a small business?
- How long does it take to get Cyber Essentials certified?
- What is the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?
- Will Cyber Essentials help me win government contracts?