Cyber Essentials is a UK Government-backed scheme designed to help organisations protect themselves against the most common online threats. It focuses on five core security controls:
1
Firewalls & Internet Gateways
Secure the boundary between your systems and the internet.
2
Secure Configuration
Ensure devices and software are configured to minimise vulnerabilities.
3
User Access Control
Limit access to only those who need it.
4
Malware Protection
Safeguard against viruses and malicious code.
5
Patch Management
Keep devices and applications updated to close known security gaps.
Certification demonstrates that your organisation has the right technical measures and policies in place to protect your data and systems.
Build Trust. Stay Compliant. Strengthen Security.
Cyber Essentials certification isn’t just a government-backed standard, it’s proof that your organisation takes security seriously.
For many industries, especially finance, legal, and property, it’s now a minimum requirement when working with clients, regulators, or public-sector partners. At Johnson Technical, we make achieving and maintaining Cyber Essentials simple.
Our team guides you through every step, helping you strengthen your cyber defences, reduce risk, and demonstrate compliance with confidence.
Why It Matters
Required by insurers, regulators, and clients
especially in finance, property, and professional services.
Protects your reputation
proves your business takes security seriously.
Reduces risk of cyber attacks
addresses 80% of the most common threats.
Unlocks new opportunities
often a prerequisite for tenders and frameworks.
Strengthens your defences
improves awareness and resilience across your team.
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Ready to Achieve Certification?
Call 01277 888 799 or complete the form below to start your Cyber Essentials journey.
We don’t just hand you a checklist we manage the process end to end
Our goal is not just to help you pass it’s to make your business genuinely safer.
Better Together — Cyber Essentials + SECaaS
We recommend pairing certification with our Security-as-a-Service (SECaaS) platform for continuous protection.
It provides ongoing threat detection, patch management, and policy enforcement — so you stay compliant long after your certificate is issued.
Beyond Certification
Building a Culture of Compliance
Cyber Essentials is the starting point, not the finish line.
We can extend your security maturity through:
- Annual Security Reviews
- Policy creation & training
- Phishing simulations & awareness programs (KnowBe4)
- Written Information Security Policies (WISP)
- Integration with SECaaS and SOC monitoring
Together, these form a complete compliance ecosystem aligned with standards like ISO 27001 and IASME Cyber Assurance.
Optional:
Cyber Essentials Plus
For organisations that need a higher level of assurance, we also support Cyber Essentials Plus, which includes an external vulnerability scan and independent verification.
We’ll coordinate the technical tests, prepare the required documentation, and ensure you’re fully ready for audit.
