Cyber Essentials Certification: Your First Step to a Safer Business
Don’t just tick a box—achieve your Cyber Essentials Certification and Cyber Essentials Plus with Northstar’s security upgrade packages. We’ll help you meet the standards, improve protection, and gain Cyber Essentials Accreditation without unnecessary complexity.
Strengthen your defences with practical guidance built around your business and ensure your Cyber Security Essentials Certification delivers more than compliance.
Secure your Cyber Essentials Certification with unlimited expert-led pre-assessments.
We provide expert guidance to help your business achieve Cyber Essentials Certification, reducing risks to both your staff and customers. In partnership with trusted certification bodies, our experienced team offers comprehensive support to secure this cyber security essentials certification. This service is ideal for businesses needing to meet security standards, document robust practices for tenders, or enhance cybersecurity when managing sensitive data—ensuring you’re supported by professionals who understand the complexities of Cyber Essentials Accreditation.
Achieve a first-time pass with Northstar’s Unlimited Pre-Assessments. We don’t just answer the questions—we help strengthen your defences throughout the Cyber Essentials Certification process.
For Cyber Essentials Basic:
- Gather initial data and identify missing elements upfront.
- Produce and provide any missing documentation.
- Complete the questionnaire and conduct a pre-assessment.
- Repeat pre-assessments until the pre-assessor is satisfied.
- Submit the final application and handle all certifier queries.
- Ensure you secure a pass!
For Cyber Essentials Plus:
We follow the same steps as Cyber Essentials Basic but go further:
- Collect additional data and address any new gaps.
- Provide missing documentation and complete the questionnaire.
- Collaborate with the pre-assessor to install and run assessment software.
- Convert software data into evidence and plug gaps (or handle fixes if commissioned).
- Gather updated data and evidence for resubmission.
- Submit the final application once the pre-assessor is satisfied.
- Ensure you achieve a pass!
Comprehensive Compliance and Insurance Support
Need more? Northstar can help you achieve ISO27001, NISA, PCI and a range of other industry compliance standards.
Is your insurance company asking you cybersecurity questions you can’t answer? Call Northstar we can complete the forms and help you understand the requirements to keep premiums down.
Did you know that your insurance company may not pay out if your Cybersecurity measures are inadequate. Northstar can help you comply with standard Cybersecurity requirements and ensure the level of compliance that your insurers require.
What’s Included in Your Cyber Essentials Certification Package?
We guide you step-by-step through achieving Cyber Essentials Certification, covering the Five Control Pillars to ensure your business is thoroughly protected.
Firewalls
We help you implement firewalls to protect all your internet-connected devices. Firewalls act as a security buffer, keeping external threats away from your internal IT network.
Secure Configuration
Many devices and software are pre-configured for ease of use, which can leave security gaps. We assist you in configuring your systems securely to reduce the risk of unauthorized access.
User Access Control
We limit user access based on role requirements, ensuring that employees only have access to the software and settings they need—minimising the risk of unauthorised activities or infections.
Malware Protection
We provide sufficient protection against viruses and malware to secure all your devices—including laptops, PCs, phones, and tablets—from harmful attacks and prevent the spread of malicious software.
Patch Management
We keep all your devices—phones, tablets, laptops, and computers—up to date with the latest patches. Regular updates fix security vulnerabilities and help keep your systems secure, adding new features while safeguarding your business.
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Secure your business today. Contact us to see how Northstar can help you achieve Cyber Essentials certification efficiently and effectively.
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Secure your business today. Contact us to see how Northstar can help you achieve Cyber Essentials certification efficiently and effectively.
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Frequenty Asked Questions
We’ve answered some of the most frequently asked questions about Cyber Essentials to help you understand its benefits, requirements, and how we can support you through the certification process.
Why Do I Need Cyber Essentials Certification?
Cyber Essentials Certification not only protects your business and data from common cyber threats—it also builds lasting trust. Many clients, suppliers, and even public sector organisations now expect this certification as a minimum standard. Having it demonstrates that your business is serious about security and takes proactive steps to protect sensitive information.
It also strengthens your reputation, makes your company more attractive to potential partners, and can help you meet eligibility requirements for contracts, especially in government or regulated sectors. With cyber threats constantly evolving, certification isn’t just reassurance—it’s a clear competitive advantage.
How Can I Make Sure My Business Passes Cyber Essentials Certification First Time?
At Northstar, we provide unlimited pre-assessments and hands-on support to give your business the strongest possible chance of achieving Cyber Essentials Certification on the first attempt. While no certification can ever be “guaranteed” by third parties, our expert-led approach ensures you’re fully prepared and that your cyber security controls align with the assessment criteria.
By identifying and addressing gaps early, we make sure your business is set up for success—saving time, reducing risk, and making compliance smoother.
How Long Does Cyber Essentials Certification Take?
It varies. Some businesses are ready within a few days, while others may need more time to implement technical or policy changes. Our role is to guide you through the process efficiently. At Northstar, whether you’re applying for Cyber Essentials Certification or the more in-depth Cyber Essentials Plus, we’ll keep everything on track and ensure you’re fully informed from start to finish and you get the certification as quick as possible.
How Do I Know If My Security Meets the Cyber Essentials Certification Requirements?
At Northstar, we make it easy to find out. We’ll assess your current setup against the Cyber Essentials Certification requirements to identify any gaps. With our unlimited pre-assessments, you’ll receive clear feedback on what’s already compliant and what needs attention—whether it’s user access, firewalls, software updates or device configuration. You don’t need to guess—we’ll show you exactly where you stand.
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