Know where you stand
We assess your devices, software, accounts, access controls and security setup against the Cyber Essentials standard.
CYBER ESSENTIALS CERTIFICATION SUPPORT
Cyber Essentials
Whether a customer’s asking for it, a tender depends on it or you just want to prove your cyber security is up to standard, Bellcom can get you there.
GET CERTIFIED WITHOUT THE SCRAMBLE
Cyber Essentials sorted from start to finish
Getting Cyber Essentials certified shouldn’t mean being handed a list of problems and left to sort them yourself. We assess your setup against the Cyber Essentials requirements, fix what needs sorting and take care of the technical work. Then we get you certified. The whole process, sorted end to end.
Fix the gaps
Out-of-date software, weak access controls, unmanaged devices or configuration issues. If something needs sorting, we’ll tell you what and get it fixed.
Get you certified
Once the security measures are where they need to be, we handle the assessment for you. One less thing to worry about.
Stay up to standard
Certification lasts 12 months. With Bellcom's Cyber Pro plan, the controls are kept in place all year, so renewal doesn’t turn into another fire drill.
KNOW YOU NEED THE CERTIFICATE?
Get your business Cyber Essentials certified with Bellcom
Cyber Essentials is the government-backed standard for protecting businesses of all sizes against the most common cyber threats. Getting certified is rarely just a case of filling in the assessment. Devices need to be secure, software needs to be up to date, access needs to be controlled properly and any gaps need fixing before you’re ready to submit.
One team from assessment to certification
No bouncing between your IT provider, a cyber consultant and someone handling compliance. We take responsibility for getting your environment ready. From certification to everything that comes next.
Gaps flagged, then fixed
If something is going to stop you getting certified, we do the technical work that'll put it right.
Built in to your managed IT support
Cyber Essentials certification comes built into our Cyber Pro plan. We keep the controls in place all year.
WHY CYBER ESSENTIALS?
More than a certificate
Cyber Essentials gives customers, suppliers and procurement teams a recognised way to see that the basics of your cyber security are being handled properly. For some businesses, it’s expected. For others, it’s a requirement. Either way, the value comes from what sits behind the certificate: fewer gaps, better controls and a stronger cyber security baseline across your business.
Cyber Essentials covered
From setup to certification
CYBER ESSENTIALS VS CYBER ESSENTIALS PLUS
Which certification do you need?
Both Cyber Essentials certifications are based on the same cybersecurity controls. The difference is in how they’re assessed.
Cyber Essentials
You complete a self-assessment covering the security controls in place across your organisation. Your answers are then independently reviewed as part of the certification process. A good fit if you need to demonstrate that the core controls are in place.
Cyber Essentials Plus
Cyber Essentials Plus covers the same controls, but adds an independent technical assessment licensed by IASME to assess they’re working properly in practice. A better fit where customers, contracts or procurement teams need a higher level of assurance. Not sure which one you need? We’ll help you work it out.
WHAT WORKING WITH US LOOKS LIKE
From “we need Cyber Essentials” to certified
We assess what you’ve already got, identify what needs fixing and get you through the certification process from start to finish.
Know where you stand
We assess your devices, software, accounts, access controls and security setup against the Cyber Essentials standard.
CYBER PRO
Cyber Essentials certification built into how your security is managed
Cyber Essentials certification comes included as standard with Bellcom's Cyber Pro plan. That means we’re not turning up once a year to patch things together before an assessment. Your security is already being managed against the same principles day to day.
Devices kept up to date
Security patches and updates managed for you.
Access controlled properly
The right people have the right access.
Vulnerabilities picked up
Risks identified and resolved before they become a problem.
BELLCOM'S MANAGED SECURITY PLAN
Cyber Essentials without the added premium
The certificate itself has a fixed cost. What usually adds up is the work needed to get your business ready: patching devices, tightening access, configuring firewalls, rolling out MFA and working through the assessment properly. A lot of providers charge separately for that work and ask you to pay separately for certification. We don't. With Bellcom's Cyber Pro plan it all comes included.
Business
MS365 Business Standard included
£75 /user
per month
- Unlimited remote technical support
- 1 hour on-site support per month
- Quarterly reporting
- Monitoring, endpoint protection and patching
- Daily workstation backup
- Microsoft 365 backups (OneDrive & email)
- Domain hosting (1 included)
- Annual hardware audit & health check
- New starter onboarding
- New email/365 account set up
Cyber
MS365 Business Premium included
£95 /user
per month
EVERYTHING IN BUSINESS, PLUS
- Unlimited on-site technical support
- Monthly reporting
- Dedicated account manager
- Quarterly meetings and reviews
- Password manager
- Vulnerability scanning and remediation
- User identity security and management
- Email phishing/spam protection
- Mobile device management (MDM)
- Dark web monitoring
- Cyber awareness staff training
Recommended
Cyber Pro
MS365 Business Premium included
£115 /user
per month
EVERYTHING IN CYBER, PLUS
- Managed Detection & Response
- Advanced threat hunting
- 24/7 SOC & SOAR
- Security Information & Event Management
- Rapid incident response
- Monthly security & compliance checks
- Cyber Essentials audit and management
- Cyber Essentials certification fee included
Certification cost included
With our Cyber Pro plan, Cyber Essentials certification is included along with the work needed to get you through it.
Managed properly
If something needs patching, configuring or tightening up before certification, we handle it as part of your managed service.
Annual renewal handled
Cyber Essentials needs renewing every year. We keep the controls in place and handle the renewal, so it’s one less thing for you to remember.
CYBER ESSENTIALS FAQs
Everything you need to know before getting Cyber Essentials certified
From the what and how to the who can do it for us.
What is Cyber Essentials?
Cyber Essentials is a UK Government-backed cyber security scheme designed to protect organisations against the most common cyber attacks. It focuses on five core areas of technical security and gives businesses a recognised way to demonstrate that those controls are in place.
Do I need Cyber Essentials?
Not every business is legally required to have it, but customers, suppliers and procurement teams increasingly ask for certification. Plus, it can also be required when bidding for certain Government contracts.
If someone has asked you for Cyber Essentials and you’re not sure what certification you need, we can help. Talk to us.
How long does Cyber Essentials certification last?
The cyber landscape changes fast which is why Cyber Essentials certification only lasts for 12 months. After that, you’ll need to recertify to keep your certificate current.
What are the five Cyber Essentials controls?
Cyber Essentials looks at five areas:
- Firewalls
- Secure configuration
- Security update management
- User access control
- Malware protection
All designed to reduce your exposure to the most common forms of cyber attack.
What’s the difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus?
Cyber Essentials is based on a verified self-assessment. Cyber Essentials Plus uses the same requirements but adds an independent technical assessment to confirm that the controls are working in practice. Bellcom can help with both.
How long does Cyber Essentials certification take?
Honestly, it depends on how ready your environment is. If the right controls are already in place, certification can be relatively straightforward. If there are gaps around devices, software, user access or configuration, those will need sorting first.
That’s why we start with an assessment rather than going straight into the paperwork.
Can Bellcom complete the certification for us?
Cyber Essentials certification is included as part of our Cyber+ plan. We manage the technical preparation, identify and fix any gaps, and guide you through the certification process.
Cyber Essentials Plus is separate and isn’t included in the managed service fee. If you need it, we’ll help you prepare and work with an approved assessor to complete the certification.
Is Cyber Essentials included with Bellcom's packages?
Yes. Cyber Essentials certification is included as part of our Cyber+ managed plan, including the certification cost, technical preparation and ongoing support you’ll need to stay aligned with the standard. And when renewal comes around, we handle the whole process for you.
Cyber Essentials Plus is different. It involves an independent technical assessment, so the certification cost isn’t included in your Cyber+ plan. We’ll make sure you’re ready and, when the time comes, connect you with one of the approved assessors in our network.
We don’t offer Cyber Essentials consultancy as a standalone service. It’s built into Cyber+ as part of the ongoing cyber security management we provide throughout the year.
If you’re not sure which certification you need, let’s talk.
GET CYBER ESSENTIALS CERTIFIED
Need the Cyber Essentials certificate? Let’s get you sorted.
We’ll assess your setup, close the gaps and help you through the process without turning it into another project for your team to manage.