Cyber Essentials Plus
Take your cyber security one step further. Cyber Essentials Plus builds on the UK Government backed Cyber Essentials framework with independent verification, hands-on testing, and deeper assurance that your systems are truly secure.
Ready to prove your cyber security measures really work?
While Cyber Essentials confirms that you have the proper controls in place, Cyber Essentials Plus goes a step further, verifying them.
This certification, backed by the UK Government and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), involves technical testing by an approved assessor to ensure your defences hold up in the real world.
Pronetic guides you through every stage, from preparing your systems to managing the on-site or remote assessment to helping you confidently achieve certification.
If your clients demand the highest levels of assurance, or you handle sensitive data, this is the gold standard.
Who is Cyber Essentials Plus for?
Cyber Essentials Plus is ideal for organisations that have already completed Cyber Essentials and want to demonstrate a verified level of security to partners, clients, and regulators.
It’s particularly valuable for:
Businesses handling sensitive client or financial data
Suppliers to government departments or regulated industries
Medium-to-large teams that need independent assurance of their security posture
Pronetic makes the process straightforward. We handle the readiness review, identify any gaps, and coordinate directly with the certification body to make sure your systems meet the NCSC’s testing criteria.
Business Benefits of Cyber Essentials Plus
Independent technical verification of your security
Unlike the self-assessed Cyber Essentials, Plus includes hands-on testing by a qualified assessor. This gives you credible, third-party assurance that your systems are secure in practice, not just on paper.
Stronger protection against real-world cyber attacks
The testing simulates genuine attack scenarios, including malware, phishing, and configuration checks - helping your business identify gaps that automated tools alone cannot detect.
Increased trust and credibility with clients
Cyber Essentials Plus demonstrates a higher level of commitment to cyber security. For many clients, especially in regulated sectors, it carries significantly more weight than the basic certification.
Meets stricter supply chain and tender requirements
Many organisations now require CE Plus rather than CE for contracts. Achieving Plus status helps you qualify for higher-value tenders and positions your business as a secure, reliable partner.
Strong evidence for auditors and insurers
The certification gives auditors and cyber insurers confidence that your controls are validated, often helping lower premiums or meet policy requirements.
Expert-led guidance and actionable recommendations
The assessment comes with clear, practical steps to strengthen your security even further, giving you a roadmap to continuous improvement and resilience.
Staying Secure After Certification
Cyber Security isn’t a one-time project. Once certified, Pronetic helps you maintain the same high standards through regular reviews, patch management, and vulnerability monitoring.
We’ll ensure that your systems continue to meet Cyber Essentials Plus requirements, keeping your business secure, compliant, and ready for audits or renewals at any time.
