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You have 6 months to complete your assessment before your account is archived. Unfortunately, a refund cannot be issued, so it is best not to apply until you think you are ready for your assessment.

We are extremely grateful for the outstanding support the URM Team provided throughout our Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus journey. Their professionalism, technical expertise, and pragmatic guidance were key to our successful certification. We would like to call out a personal thanks to our assessor, who was particularly impressive throughout. From the initial assessment through remediation and validation, he demonstrated clear expertise, practical recommendations, and strong communication. This, coupled with his thoroughness, responsiveness, and collaborative approach, made the process efficient for our whole team.
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Cyber Essentials Update 2026

Published on
26 Mar
2026

URM’s blog breaks down key changes to the Cyber Essentials scheme coming into force on 27 April 2026, including the new Danzell Question Set.

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Cyber Security
Published on
11/3/2026
Cyber Security and the Board: A Sign of What’s to Come

URM’s blog explains recent amendments to the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, how they align with broader regulatory shifts, & practical steps to prepare.

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Cyber Security
Published on
16/2/2026
NHS Cyber Security Open Letter: What Does it Mean for Suppliers?

URM’s blog explains the recent open letter to suppliers issued by the NHS, what it means, why it matters, and the practical steps you can take to prepare.

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Cyber Security
Published on
19/1/2026
Minimising the Impact When a Breach Occurs

URM’s blog explores the importance of cyber resilience & the steps organisations can take to prepare for and mitigate the impact of a cyber incident.

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Our assessor was brilliant! He was incredibly supportive and knowledgeable and really helped us get through CE+. It was a pleasure working with him.
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