Cyber Essentials
Prove you take security seriously and win the work that needs extra security within your IT.
Cyber Essentials is the government-backed certification that shows clients, partners and tender boards your business is protected against the most common cyber threats. As a Singularitee client, you’re most of the way there already and if you need the Cyber Essentials Certification, we take care of the assessment and the admin, while you focus on your business.
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Same day resolution
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fewer support tickets
How do Bolt-Ons Work?
Extras that flex with your business
We keep the core plan affordable and let you add capability only where it earns its place. It’s always your call.
Start with Core / Core+ Plan
Every setup runs on a Core or Core+ plan. Your dependable, fixed-fee foundation.
Bolt-On what fits
Add any bolt-ons when it makes sense for your team. Because we already run your IT, it slots straight in.
Only pay for what you use
Bolt-ons are optional and flexible. Add or drop them as your business changes, no bloated packages.
Who is Cyber essentials for?
We already manage your security day to day. The Cyber Essentials Certification is the bit that turns your existing protection into something you can prove, which is useful when someone needs to see it in writing. The certification is perfect if;
- You are bidding for government tenders or applying for public funding.
- You work in an industry that mandates Cyber Essentials.
- You want to win bigger clients and show that data protection is a priority for you.
How does Cyber Essentials Work?
Cyber Essentials checks five practical security measures – the same ones we already have in place for you.
Secure configuration, access controls, malware protection, patching and firewalls are all part of your Singularitee plan. So getting certified isn’t a project, it’s largely a formality we complete on your behalf.
Secure Configuration
Set up devices securely to shut down the easy ways in for an attacker.
User Access Control
Control who can reach your data and services, and at what level.
Malware Protection
Identify and immobilise viruses and malicious software before they cause harm.
Security Update Management
Prevent cyber criminals from using vulnerabilities in software as access points into your systems.
Firewalls
Create a security filter between the internet and your network.
Certified without the IT headache
You focus on the business. We handle the assessment and the admin.
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The Assesment
We complete the self-assessment on your behalf, evidencing all five controls. -
We Submit
The whole thing usually takes around one to two weeks, start to finish. -
You're Certified
You get your official certificate, valid for 12 months. -
We Renew
You get your official certificate, valid for 12 months.
Cyber Essentials
1,575 +vat
for the first year
- Audit & Consultation: We carry out the self-assessment on your behalf, demonstrating that you have all five required security controls in place.
- Certification Delivery: Once the self-assessment is complete, we provide you with the official Cyber Essentials certification.
- Cyber Insurance: Cyber Security cover of up to £25,000.
Renewal price is £975 per year +vat
Cyber Essentials Plus
1,770 +vat
starting from
- External Audit: In addition to the self-assessment, an external auditor tests your systems to verify the security measures.
- Higher Assurance: This testing includes vulnerability scans and checks to ensure your defences are effective. This provides a higher level of assurance that your cyber security measures are working as intended.
- Certification Delivery: Once complete, we provide you with the official Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
*You must be certified for Cyber Essentials to obtain Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
Cyber Security Questions, Answered Honestly
What is Cyber Essentials, and should we get certified?
Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification covering five core security controls. For most SMEs it’s the sensible baseline, and it’s increasingly required to win public sector contracts, work with larger clients, or satisfy cyber insurers. We help businesses prepare for and pass both Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. (The scheme tightened up in April 2026 – MFA on all cloud services is now mandatory – but that’s exactly the sort of thing we set up as standard.)
Do we need Cyber Essentials?
If you’re bidding for government or public-sector work, or a client contract requires it, then yes. Beyond that, it’s a strong, recognised trust signal that helps you win business with proof, in writing, that you take security seriously.
What's the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials is a self-assessment, which we complete for you. Cyber Essentials Plus adds an independent audit and technical testing to verify your defences. You need Cyber Essentials in place before you can move onto the Plus Certification.
How long does it take to get Certified?
Usually around one to two weeks. Once approved, your certificate is valid for 12 months, and we can manage the renewal each year so it never lapses.
Do we have to do all the paperwork?
No. We complete the self-assessment on your behalf and handle the submission. Because the five controls are already part of your plan, there’s very little for you to do.
Will all this security slow my team down?
This is the worry we hear most, and the honest answer is: done properly, no. Good security runs quietly in the background. The aim is protection your team barely notices – not endless logins and blocked files. If a security setup is frustrating people, it’s been configured badly, and we’d happily take a look.
Not sure which Certification you need?
That’s exactly what a chat is for. Tell us how your business runs and we’ll suggest what’s worth adding, and what isn’t.
No jargon, no pressure.