Cyber Essentials
Protect Your Organisation Against Cyber Threats.
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme designed to help organisations defend against the most common cyber-attacks. By implementing essential technical controls, you can significantly reduce your risk and demonstrate your commitment to cyber security.
What is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials provides two levels of certification:
- Cyber Essentials
A self-assessment option that protects against a wide range of common cyber-attacks. Certification reassures customers that your defences are strong enough to stop the majority of threats. - Cyber Essentials Plus
Includes all the requirements of Cyber Essentials, plus a hands-on technical audit. This rigorous assessment verifies your security measures through external and internal vulnerability scans.
Both options are suitable for organisations of any size or sector.
Why Get Certified?
Cyber Essentials certification isn’t just a tick-box exercise – it’s a powerful way to strengthen your organisation and build trust. Here’s why it matters:
- Build Customer Confidence
Show clients and partners that you take cyber security seriously and actively protect their data. - Win More Business
Stand out from competitors with proof of robust security measures – often a deciding factor in procurement. - Know Where You Stand
Gain a clear, actionable picture of your organisation’s cyber security posture and areas for improvement. - Meet Compliance Requirements
Increasingly, government contracts and supply chain tenders demand Cyber Essentials certification. Stay eligible and ahead of the curve.
Why Choose inTEC?
As an IASME Cyber Essentials Certification Body, inTEC meets the highest standards to deliver assessments for this government-backed scheme. Our services include:
- Onsite or remote assessments with vulnerability scans.
- Gap analysis reports and actionable recommendations.
- Support with documentation and submission for certification.
- Expert advice to strengthen your cyber security posture.
We also certify organisations to the IASME Cyber Assurance standard, which includes GDPR compliance and a comprehensive framework for SMEs covering risk management, policies, training, incident response, and more.
Your Trusted Cyber Security Expert: Owen Collar
With over 30 years of experience in IT and cyber security, Owen is a Cyber Security Director & Consultant at the inTEC GROUP. specialising in network infrastructure, cyber security auditing, and compliance.
He has extensive expertise in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, ISO 27001 compliance, and IASME Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) certifications. His work includes cyber security strategy development, security auditing, and penetration testing. He is also a public speaker and trainer, delivering cyber security awareness training and webinars.
Book a
Cyber Essentials Consultation
Strengthen your baseline and prove essential protections are in place
What we’ll cover:
- How your perimeter defences (firewalls & gateways) block unauthorised access
- Steps to harden systems through secure configuration and strong credentials
- Best practices for user access control, including MFA and least privilege
- How malware protection reduces ransomware and downtime risks
- Why timely patching closes vulnerabilities and prevents exploit-driven attacks
Your Path to Certification:
- Defining scope and planning your journey with NCSC/IASME guidance
- Choosing the right level: Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus – and what each means for your organisation
Book your Cyber Essentials consultation and start building measurable resilience across your organisation.
