Cyber Essentials, Automated for Your Practice
Five technical controls, self-assessment questionnaire automation, Cyber Essentials Plus preparation, and annual renewal management — all automated, all in one platform built for multi-client delivery.
End-to-End Cyber Essentials Certification
GetCybr automates the full Cyber Essentials engagement lifecycle — from initial control assessment through SAQ completion, Plus preparation, and annual renewal management. Cyber Essentials is part of GetCybr's 50+ compliance frameworks supported out of the box.
Cyber Essentials Assessment
Automated assessment against all five Cyber Essentials technical controls on day one. GetCybr maps your client's current posture against the NCSC baseline and surfaces a prioritised remediation plan — without manual questionnaire completion or spreadsheet scoring.
Five Technical Control Mapping
Comprehensive coverage of all five Cyber Essentials controls: boundary firewalls and internet gateways, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection, and patch management. GetCybr maps each control to specific evidence requirements and tracks remediation to closure.
Cyber Essentials Plus Preparation
Prepare clients for Cyber Essentials Plus verification with additional technical testing guidance. GetCybr identifies the additional evidence and configuration hardening required for Plus certification — so clients aren't surprised during the independent assessment.
Self-Assessment Questionnaire Automation
Automate completion of the Cyber Essentials self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ). GetCybr pre-populates responses from the platform's control data, flags any answers requiring manual review, and produces a final SAQ ready for submission to the certifying body.
UK Government Procurement Readiness
Cyber Essentials certification is mandatory for UK government contracts involving personal data or certain technical services. GetCybr tracks certification status, renewal dates, and scope boundaries — so clients remain eligible for government procurement at all times.
Annual Renewal Management
Cyber Essentials certification must be renewed annually. GetCybr automates renewal tracking, alerts clients and MSPs ahead of expiry, and maintains a continuous assessment posture so annual re-certification is a matter of running a report — not repeating a full assessment.
Cyber Essentials Certification — Prepared in Days, Not Weeks
Cyber Essentials requires evidence of five specific technical controls across every in-scope device and service. GetCybr implements and evidences all five automatically — so your clients achieve certification readiness in days, not weeks of manual control implementation.
All Five Controls Covered
Boundary firewalls, secure configuration, access control, malware protection, and patch management — all mapped with required evidence and tracked to closure.
CE vs CE Plus Readiness
Identify exactly what additional technical verification is required for Cyber Essentials Plus, so clients can plan the step-up to Plus without surprises.
Self-Assessment Automation
Pre-populated SAQ responses generated from platform data, with flagged items for manual review — ready to submit to the certifying body.
Renewal Tracking
Annual certification renewal managed automatically, with expiry alerts and ongoing assessment posture so no client lets their certificate lapse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials is a self-assessment certification where organisations complete a questionnaire attesting to implementation of the five controls, verified by a certifying body. Cyber Essentials Plus includes an independent technical verification — a hands-on assessment of the same five controls, including vulnerability scanning and configuration review. Plus certification provides a higher level of assurance and is increasingly required for sensitive government contracts. GetCybr supports both certification pathways.
How often does Cyber Essentials certification need to be renewed?
Cyber Essentials certification must be renewed annually. The NCSC requires organisations to reassess against the current version of the scheme requirements — which are updated periodically to reflect the evolving threat landscape. GetCybr automates renewal tracking, monitors scheme requirement updates, and maintains an ongoing assessment posture so annual renewal does not require starting from scratch.
What scope boundaries apply to Cyber Essentials?
The Cyber Essentials scope covers all devices that can access organisational data or services via the internet, including cloud services, user devices, and network infrastructure at the boundary. Organisations can define a bounded scope that excludes specific networks or device types, but the certifying body must agree the scope boundary is reasonable. GetCybr documents the scope definition and boundary justification as part of the assessment package.
Is Cyber Essentials required for UK government contracts?
Yes. The UK government mandates Cyber Essentials certification for all suppliers bidding on contracts that involve handling personal data or delivering certain technical products and services. Central government suppliers must hold a valid certificate before contract award. GetCybr tracks certification expiry and scope coverage so clients never miss a renewal and remain eligible for government procurement — a key requirement for many MSP clients in the public sector supply chain.
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