Cyber Essentials Certification: How the Cyber Sorted: Health Check Supports You
A focused 60–90 minute Cyber Sorted: Health Check to uncover your biggest cyber risks before hackers do — with a clear, actionable plan to fix them fast.
In today’s digital economy, your business is only as strong as its cybersecurity.
That’s why thousands of UK organisations are turning to The National Cyber Security Centre's Cyber Essentials certification; a government-backed scheme that proves your business is taking proactive steps to protect itself against common cyber threats.
But while the idea is simple, the execution often isn’t. If you’re a small or medium-sized business without an in-house IT team, the path to certification can feel confusing, technical, and time-consuming.
That’s exactly where the Cyber Sorted: Health Check comes in. In a single 60–90 minute review, we’ll show you:
- Where you currently meet Cyber Essentials requirements
- Which areas need attention before you apply
- How to prioritise fixes so you’re not wasting time or money
What Cyber Essentials Certification Is:
Cyber Essentials is a UK Government scheme that outlines five technical controls every business should follow to reduce the risk of cyber attacks. It’s backed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and is a benchmark for digital trust and security.
Two levels of certification:
Cyber Essentials Plus – Includes everything in Cyber Essentials, plus a hands-on technical audit by a certification body.
Both certifications assess your defences against threats such as malware, phishing, and unauthorised access.
Why It Matters
- Contract eligibility – Required for many UK government contracts and increasingly in private tenders.
- Customer trust – Shows clients and partners that you take data protection seriously.
- Real protection – Helps guard against 80% of common cyber threats (NCSC).
- Lower risk, lower cost – The average cost to a small business for a cyber incident causing real-world damage is £3,230 in staff disruption alone (Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025).
How the Cyber Sorted: Health Check Helps
The Health Check gives you a clear, practical roadmap to meeting Cyber Essentials standards. We review your security against each of the five controls and provide a plain-English action plan:
- Firewalls & Internet Gateways – We identify misconfigurations and unsafe ports, and advise on safe perimeter settings.
- Secure Configuration – We highlight default settings or unused features that should be disabled to reduce risk.
- User Access Control – We review who has access to what, and ensure admin rights are only where absolutely necessary.
- Malware Protection – We check your defences against malicious software and provide steps to strengthen them.
- Security Update Management – We make sure updates are applied promptly and help you set a repeatable process.
Preparing for Certification
If you’re planning to certify, the Health Check:
- Gives you a baseline score against the five controls
- Highlights gaps that could cause a failed application
- Helps you prioritise changes before engaging a certification body
If you’re not planning to certify, you’ll still benefit from:
- Reduced cyber risk
- Stronger client trust
- Better preparation for future compliance requirements
Start with the Health Check
Whether you’re aiming for certification or simply want to strengthen your defences, the Cyber Sorted: Health Check is your first step.
✅ No jargon
✅ No guesswork
✅ A clear, actionable plan in under two hours
Book your Cyber Sorted: Health Check today — and take the stress, confusion, and uncertainty out of Cyber Essentials compliance.