How long do the Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications last before you need to renew them?

Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certificates expire after 12 months and will need to be renewed. If you don’t renew, your organisation will be removed from the NCSC’s ‘certified organisations’ list.

During our Cyber Essentials accreditation process we found URM to be very helpful and engaging ensuring that we can demonstrate our commitment to cyber security for both our partners and customers. We would recommend URM to other organisations that seek Cyber Essentials accreditation.
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