The first thing you need to do to achieve Cyber Essentials Plus certification is to gain Cyber Essentials certification.
You will then be audited (either remotely or on-site) by a certification body, such as URM Consulting. If the audit reveals no gaps, you will be awarded the Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
If there are gaps identified, you will have 15 days to fix them and go through the assessment again. If you do not pass this time, you will need to make a fresh application and pay for it again.
URM’s in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and the Cyber Essentials framework helped us strengthen both ours and our client’s security posture while ensuring full compliance. Their consultants were professional, approachable, and incredibly thorough, offering practical advice tailored to the specific needs. The Cyber Essentials Plus assessment was conducted with great efficiency, and URM’s supportive approach meant we felt well-prepared at every stage. Thanks to their expertise, we successfully achieved certification for us and our clients, giving us (and our clients) greater confidence in our cybersecurity resilience.
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