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Cyber Essentials Plus

By Pentest People

Start your Cyber Essentials Plus Journey with Pentest People. We offer a simple and seamless process with a dedicated consultant to help you get Cyber Essentials Certification. With tailored services, there's an option for everyone.

  • Guided Process With a Dedicated Cyber Essentials Consultant

  • Comprehensive 2-Day Cyber Essentials Plus Audit

  • Up to 5 hours support from our Cyber Advisor

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We're a Certification Body For Cyber Essentials Plus

Pentest People are a Cyber Essentials Certification Body and can provide a consultancy service to help you at all stages of your Cyber Essentials Plus certification journey.

We offer two package options based on your needs, giving you the ability to chose the path to CE Plus that's right for you, no matter what you require.

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Cyber Essentials Service Options

We know the world of cyber security is complicated, so starting your first Cyber Essentials journey isn't always easy. At Pentest People we offer 2 options to help you pass the CE + assessment based on your requirements, take a look below and take your security seriously!

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Cyber Essentials Basic Inc.

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Standard

Our Cyber Essentials Plus Standard package provides a helping hand from our dedicated CE consultants, with support throughout the certification and guides to help you pass with ease.

Premium

Our Cyber Essentials Premium package gives you everything you need to pass. A dedicated Cyber Essentials consultant, 1-2-1 time to help work through any major changes your team needs to implement and even continual support through vulnerability scanning, allowing you to increase your cyber security posture.

Standard

£2500
£3075

For companies who require guidance through their Cyber Essentials Plus Certification

  • Cyber Essentials Plus Certification

  • Certification Badge For Website

  • 25k Cyber Insurance

  • Dedicated Project Manager

  • Cyber Essentials Plus Audit

  • 2.5 Hours of Remote Support

Premium

£3000
£3975

For companies who require guidance & on continuous support for their Cyber Essentials Plus Certification

  • Cyber Essentials Plus Certification

  • Certification Badge For Website

  • 25k Cyber Insurance

  • Dedicated Project Manager

  • Cyber Essentials Plus Audit

  • 90% Pass Rate

  • 5 Hours of Remote Support

  • Enhanced Remediation Advice

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See What Our Clients Have to Say About our Professional Services

"Pentest People has been a trusted partner in our Information Security audits, helping us achieve ISO27001:2013 and Cyber Essentials certifications. Their expertise, professionalism, and
customer-focused solutions have greatly improved our ICT infrastructure.

I highly recommend Pentest People to any potential client."

Linbrooke
Group Head of IT

“Pentest People were efficient, knowledgeable and very supportive of our organisation making the jump from Cyber Essentials to accreditation to the ‘Plus’ upgrade. They were great to communicate with, delivered as promised and we will certainly use again when re-certification comes round."

Goodform
Head of IT

“The SecureGateway allowed Pentest People to perform a quality penetration test while the tester worked remotely. The results and data collected by the consultant were at the level we would expect from a standard test, showing no real difference other than allowing us to proceed as normal”

Fuelcard Services
Information Security Manager

Pentest People stand out in the field of penetration testing due to the skillset of people they have working there. We undertook a complex bespoke pentest with them which required a lot of pre-work in order to make sure it was scoped correctly and they took the time to come onsite to make sure all was correct prior to commencing. From my experience with them, they are very intelligent people with a deep understanding of the security landscape and we will continue to use them for future testing requirements”.

Interactive Investors
Information Security Manager

Pentest People have provided us with a very streamlined testing service, that can be easily reviewed using their SecurePortal. I’m pleased with the quality of the testing report and it has enabled us to feel more confident in our network security”.

Warwickshire City Council
Group head of IT

“We used Pentest People to assist us with our security testing. They truly understand this area extremely well and gave us great reassurance on areas that we needed to improve.

Pentest People are truly experts in the security field and we would highly recommend them. They have great depth of knowledge and breadth of experience”

Waverton Investment Management
Head of IT

"Pentest People perform Web Application and Infrastructure Penetration Testing for Pharmacy2U. They are always professional to engage with, provide an excellent level of service and the addition of the SecurePortal makes receiving and interrogating the results of the service very easy indeed.We look forward to working with them in the future and trust the work they deliver."

Pharmacy2U
Managing Director

"Pentest People provided a thorough Web App, API, and Mobile App test, giving us clear insights into vulnerabilities. Their SecurePortal made post-test remediation straightforward & faster than previously used methods.

Following this, we opted for a Red Team Assessment, which further strengthened our security. Their expertise and structured approach helped us address key risks efficiently. A reliable and professional security partner."

Wagestream
CISO

Understand the Accreditations

Whats The Difference Between Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus?

Cyber Essentials

The initial level of Cyber Essentials certification is delivered through SecurePortal as a self-assessment questionnaire that covers the five technical controls and then an external vulnerability scan of your external facing network.

You are assessed against the answers to your questionnaire and the results of the external Penetration Test. Stage 1 certification awards the Cyber Essentials accreditation and the associated use of the logo.


Cyber Essentials Plus

The more advanced level of Cyber Essentials certification relies upon the same protections as Stage 1 but the certification is carried out on your business premises and also includes an internal vulnerability scan of a common workstation build.

Your antivirus protections both via the web and email are manually tested whilst onsite to ensure that your tools of choice are protecting the level of cybersecurity required to achieve Cyber Essentials Plus.

You are assessed against the answers to your questionnaire and the results of the external vulnerability scan. Stage 2 certification awards the Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation and the associated use of the logo.

In order to achieve Stage 2 certification, you have to first achieve Stage 1 certification.

Why Should You Get Cyber Essentials Plus Accreditation?

Cyber Essentials Plus builds on the basics by offering independent verification of your cyber security measures. Unlike the standard Cyber Essentials, Plus includes hands-on testing by experts, ensuring your defenses are not just in place but effective.

Without it, businesses risk exposure to advanced threats and may struggle to prove compliance with GDPR or other regulations. CE Plus gives clients and stakeholders confidence that your systems can withstand real-world cyber attacks.

It also strengthens your position in competitive markets, especially where robust security is required for contracts or partnerships. More than a certification, Cyber Essentials Plus is a clear signal of trust, resilience, and commitment to cyber security.

How Can Our Cyber Essentials Consultancy Services Help?

Achieving Cyber Essentials Plus requires more than ticking boxes, it demands expert guidance, technical insight, and hands-on preparation. That’s where we come in. We specialise in navigating the more rigorous standards of CE Plus, offering tailored support that makes the complex process straightforward.

From readiness assessments to audit preparation, our team ensures you're fully equipped to meet the highest cyber security standards.With our help, you’ll strengthen your security posture, meet compliance requirements, and gain a certification that builds trust and opens doors. Let’s make your Cyber Essentials Plus journey seamless and successful.

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Our Team Consists of NCSC Cyber Advisors

Our team is proud to include NCSC-certified Cyber Advisors, bringing unparalleled expertise and guidance to your Cyber Essentials (CE) journey. Our consultants are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of cybersecurity, ensuring your organisation achieves and maintains CE certification with confidence.

With a deep understanding of NCSC standards, our advisors offer not only technical proficiency but also exceptional customer service, making the process seamless and stress-free. Trust in our certified professionals to provide comprehensive support, from initial assessment to ongoing compliance, tailored to meet your specific needs.

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