Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus
Most companies help you get certified. We're the ones who certify you.
Cyber Essentials is the UK government-backed certification that proves your business has the fundamentals of cybersecurity covered. Five controls. Independent assessment. A certificate that tells customers, partners, and procurement teams that you take protecting their data seriously.
Pure Cloud is an accredited Cyber Essentials Certification Body — which means we don't just help you prepare for the assessment, we run it and issue your certificate directly. Whether you're starting from scratch or picking up where a previous attempt left off, we'll get you there without the jargon, the guesswork, or the unnecessary drama.
Features & Benefits
Free cyber insurance, included
Cyber Essentials certification comes with free cyber insurance for UK businesses — automatically. No extra form, no extra cost. Just a useful safety net that most people don't realise they're getting.
Blocks the attacks that actually happen
Most breaches exploit basic weaknesses, not sophisticated zero-days. Cyber Essentials tackles exactly those — meaning fewer incidents, less downtime, and fewer conversations that start with "so, there's been an incident."
Open doors that were previously closed
Public sector contracts, supply chain requirements, government tenders — a growing number require Cyber Essentials as a minimum. Certified businesses don't just comply. They compete.
Proof that doesn't need explaining
A certificate says more than a paragraph of reassurance ever could. Clients, partners, and prospects see it and know — without you having to make the case.
The foundation for what comes next
Cyber Essentials is the logical first step toward Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, and a more mature security posture overall. Start here, build from here.
Know before the assessor does
Our readiness audits mean there are no surprises on assessment day. We find the gaps, fix the gaps, and walk in already knowing you'll pass.
Our Services
What is it?
Your Cyber Essentials warm-up. Before the official assessment, we get under the bonnet of your setup — spotting what’s solid, what needs work, and what would fail on the day. You get a clear RAG report (Red, Amber, Green) that tells you exactly where you stand and what to do about it.
Who is it for?
Any business preparing for Cyber Essentials certification — whether it’s your first attempt or you’re coming back after a previous one didn’t go to plan. If you’d rather know the result before the assessor does, this is where you start.
What can it do?
Turns guesswork into a clear action plan. You’ll know exactly what needs fixing, what’s already compliant, and how to get certified faster — without any nasty surprises on the day.
What is it?
Cyber Essentials Plus is Cyber Essentials’ tougher, no-nonsense big sibling — and it requires hands-on technical verification, not just a self-assessment. Our readiness service gets you properly prepped before the official assessment, so you’re not discovering gaps under pressure.
Who is it for?
Businesses that need to demonstrate serious security credentials — particularly in regulated industries, public sector supply chains, or anywhere that compliance isn’t optional. If Cyber Essentials is the foundation, Plus is the proof.
What can it do?
We assess your current setup against Plus requirements, explain what needs to change in plain English, and build a step-by-step plan to get you there. No stress, no surprises — just a clear path to the certificate.
What is it?
The UK government-backed certification that proves you’ve got the cybersecurity basics properly covered — not just claimed. Five controls, independently assessed, resulting in a certificate that opens doors, wins contracts, and tells the world you’re not an easy target.
Who is it for?
Any business that handles sensitive data, wants to compete for public sector or enterprise contracts, or simply wants proof — not promises — that their security is in order.
What can it do?
Beyond the logo on your website, Cyber Essentials certification blocks up to 80% of common cyber attacks, reduces your insurance premiums, satisfies procurement requirements, and builds genuine customer trust. And as an accredited Certification Body, Pure Cloud handles the whole thing — assessment, certificate, and all — so there’s no middleman, no delays, and no drama.
Why choose Pure Cloud?
Proactive Monitoring & Management
Most MSPs wait for tickets. We fix issues in the background with proactive monitoring, patching and automation, meaning fewer "turn it off and on again" moments.
We Deliver Outcomes, Not Products
Begin with the outcome you need and build the tech around it. No vendor bias. No promo pushing. Just results.
We Challenge You
We don't just do what you ask. If there's a better, safer, smarter way, we'll tell you. Because having your back means being honest.
Security That's Proven, Not Claimed
ISO 27001? Check. Cyber Essentials and Plus? Check. CE certified assessor? Check. We don't just claim security - we live it, breathe it, and dream it.
End-to-End Ownership
No blame tennis. No vendor finger-pointing. If it affects ownership, we take responsibility, and we fix it. Full stop.
We Remove Issues, Not Your Independence
Some MSPs create more work to justify their existence. Not us. We automate, streamline and remove chaos so you actually need us less.
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