// 313SEC Service

Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus

Pass first time. No drama.

Cyber Essentials should not be a slog or a gamble. We do the heavy lifting, fix what needs fixing, and walk you to a first-time pass on both Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus.

What it is

Cyber Essentials is the UK government-backed baseline that shows your business has the fundamentals in place. Cyber Essentials Plus adds a hands-on technical audit. We run the gap assessment, handle the remediation, build the evidence, and support you through the audit so certification is a formality, not a fire drill. Often inside 20 working days.

What you get

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Gap assessment

We find exactly where you stand against the five controls before anything else happens.

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Remediation, done

We fix the gaps with you, rather than handing you a list and walking away.

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Evidence pack

All the documentation and proof the assessor needs, assembled properly.

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The 20-day sprint

A combat-tested plan to take you from start to certified inside 20 working days where the scope allows.

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CE Plus audit support

We prepare you for and stand beside you through the hands-on Plus audit.

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Held afterwards

Guidance on staying certified and what to keep in place for renewal.

Who it is for

Who you are working with

MK
Mohammed Khan
Founder & Principal Consultant, 313SEC · Cardiff, Wales
CPTS · arcX CTI Practitioner & Advanced · MAD20 · Cyber Essentials Plus · Cyber Wales

Frequently asked questions

What is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification that demonstrates your business has five fundamental security controls in place. It is widely required for contracts and reassures clients.
What is the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials is a verified self-assessment. Cyber Essentials Plus adds a hands-on technical audit by an assessor, giving a higher level of assurance. Many contracts now ask for Plus.
How long does it take?
Where scope allows, our 20-day sprint takes most SMEs from start to certified inside 20 working days. Larger or more complex environments take longer, and we tell you that up front.
Do we need it for contracts?
Increasingly yes. Public sector and many private contracts now require Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus as a condition of doing business.
What does it cost?
Cost depends on the size and complexity of your environment. We give you a fixed, honest quote after a short scoping conversation. Read our 20-day sprint guide for the full picture.

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