Cyber essentials plus certification

The Cyber Essentials certification is a good first step, but there is no independent verification. Cyber Essentials Plus involves us checking that you are aligned with all the important security controls. We always recommend that you undergo a Cyber Essentials Plus practice scan first, so that any security gaps can be identified and then remediated, ensuring a pass when it comes to the actual Plus assessment itself.

What is Cyber Essentials Plus?

Once you’ve achieved the Basic certification, you can move up to Cyber Essentials Plus, the highest level of the Cyber Essentials scheme. This involves an independent audit of your systems to verify that your business is meeting all the important security controls that you identified during the Basic self-assessment questionnaire, giving you the official stamp of approval you need to win tenders and build credibility as a company committed to its security.

Cyber Essentials Plus Vulnerability Assessment

Find out if you meet Cyber Essentials Plus requirements without the pressure of the official assessment.

  • Align with the Cyber Essentials Plus standard (certification not included)
  • Full compliance status and remedial report
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Onward guidance to achieving Cyber Essentials Plus
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Cyber Essentials Plus

The standalone Cyber Essentials Plus audit resulting in a pass or fail outcome.

  • Cyber Essentials Plus for 12 months
  • One free re-attempt (if taken within one month)
  • 25k cyber insurance
  • Vulnerability scan
  • Personal account manager
  • Pass or fail result
  • Badge for website and collateral
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Assured Pass with Atema

Cyber Essentials Plus with Assured Pass

Unlimited practice scans and consultations with our assessments team to get you Cyber Essentials Plus compliant

  • All benefits of Cyber Essentials Plus, and…
  • Assured first time pass
  • Unlimited practice scans
  • Detailed technical remediation instructions
  • Full reports for IT team and board
  • Full refund if the first scan shows you’re already compliant with CE+
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Why certify with us?

Human Support

Human support

Friendly faces and 1-2-1 support as you complete your assessment. For a techie company, we’re not big fans of robots!

Speedy Turnaround

Speedy turnaround

We know it’s often a matter of urgency to get certified so we strive to help businesses achieve certification within 24 hrs.

Best Price in the UK

Best price in UK

We offer a best price guarantee on like-for-like Cyber Essentials packages so you can always get a great deal on certification.

Remote Auditing

Remote auditing

No extra hassle organising on-site visits. We complete all auditing remotely so you can get on with business as usual.

Assured Pass

Assured pass

Our guided certification packages are designed to assure you a first time pass so you can have full peace of mind.

The process

Frequently asked questions

  • Is the assured pass option worth it?

    Simply put, yes – and we’re not just saying that! Since the standard updated in January, Cyber Essentials Plus is a lot tougher to pass on your own, in fact 98% of clients we assess are not compliant and would not have passed on their first attempt. The Assured Pass option is designed to help you avoid the extra hassle and re-certification costs by giving you unlimited attempts and expert support for one fixed fee.


    A lot of providers offer hourly support rates but until you know your situation, you won’t know how big a budget you’ll need for that support. Instead of juggling hidden costs, our Assured Pass package gives you an exact budget and all the extra support you could need to get that first-time pass. As a bonus, you’ll even get your money back if the first scan shows you’re already Plus compliant – it’s a win-win!

  • What if I find a cheaper price elsewhere?

    If you’ve got a better price for the same level of service we offer, just send us evidence of your cheaper quote and we’ll beat it! Simple as that.

  • How long does it take to get certified?

    The time is takes for your business to get Cyber Essentials Plus certified can vary quite a bit. Until we know your scope and infrastructure a bit better, it’s not fair for us to give a concrete answer! In general, as long as you’re able to commit the time and resource to the assessment and remedial work, the certification can be completed in around 2-9 weeks, depending on how many vulnerabilities need addressing.

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